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jeheinz72 · 06-23-2005, 02:58 PM

We had 10 players start games for us, and it was a mess. First I’ll go over the 5 at the end of the season, then cover the riff-raff.

Jose Leonos
32 GS, 13-9, 2.95 ERA, 189.1 IP, 176 H, 45 BB, 77 K, 1.17 WHIP

Jose was out most consistent starters on the year, bouncing back from a sub-standard 2011 season. He had 20 quality starts and generally kept us in the hunt in most games. He was often a victim of bad run support of bad defense (13 UER). At 36, he is getting older, though I think he has another good season in him.

Jose Langlois
35 GS, 9-13, 2.85 ERA, 211.2 IP, 143 H, 54 BB, 213 K, 0.93 WHIP

We picked up Jose #2 from Massachusetts in mid-June and he’s been great. His record doesn’t reflect it, but he is probably our ace pitcher, and did go 7-7 after coming to us. He’s a true strikeout pitcher, and his 213 K’s was 3rd in the league. He’s just 31, and we picked him up for our #1 pick (we now know is 11th and a former 2nd round pick). He’ll be in the rotation for a long while

SP Brandon Coto
27 GS, 10-10, 3.67 ERA, 147.1 IP, 116 H, 61 BB, 90 K, 1.20 WHIP

We picked up Coto in late April from Washington for another pitcher (Grolsch) and our 2nd and 3rd picks. He actually went 10-6 in his Dragons tenure, which is top-notch really. He missed all of June with an injured bicep and for a #3 pitcher is very solid. He’s 33, but has shown no signs of decline, and I look forward to having him all year next year

SP Cory Bayne
8 GS, 2-5, 3.99 ERA, 58.2 IP, 47 H, 24 BB, 23 K, 1.21 WHIP

We called up Bayne in late August, and the 27-year old made a real impression. His numbers are a touch deceiving, as he lost his first 5 outings by getting a combined 6 runs of support. His ERA was then shot by having a rough last outing (7 ER in 4 IP). In his first 7 starts, he actually averaged 7.75 IP per outing, fantastic. He’ll more than likely make the rotation in 2013, hopefully just as a #5 though.

SP Miguel Cordova
26 GS, 7-9, 5.32 ERA, 143.2 IP, 165 H, 50 BB, 69K, 1.50 WHIP

Cordova is our #5 right now, basically by default, though we did pull him from the rotation in September. He runs very hot and cold and has a tendency to just get blown up in some games, never giving us a shot. He’s 34, so he more than likely won’t ever improve.

Other Starters

SP Alfredo Chivara
6 GS, 1-3, 7.94 ERA, 28.1 IP, 37 H, 19 BB, 12 K, 1.98 WHIP
8-6, 3.28 in 17 AAA starts, 7-0, 1.98 in 8 AA starts

We gave Alfredo a shot in September since we didn’t have any real options, and he struggled. He did have a 16 win season overall though, and I think he’ll see the rotation in the next year or two. For now, he’ll be in AAA in 2013.

SP Gene Foxworth
24 GS, 6-11, 5.54 ERA, 130 IP, 150 H, 41 BB, 42 K, 1.47 WHIP

Looks like father time caught up with Mean Gene as he couldn’t follow up his 2 straight solid seasons. He spent September in AAA where he still had an ERA over 4 and his big league career could be over. He’ll be an emergency guy in 2013, called up from AAA as needed

SP Ramon Quintana
9 GS, 4-2, 3.65 ERA, 56.2 IP, 43 H, 32 BB, 26 K, 1.32 WHIP

Well, Ramon would be a great 4th starter, but we lost him in May for the season, and at 35 I don’t know if he’ll ever be himself again. He’s started 296 career games for the Dragons, and barring a trade he’ll be plugged in next season. Cross your fingers.

SP Richard Herron
10 GS, 1-7, 6.18 ERA, 51 IP, 61 H, 22 BB, 9 K, 1.63 WHIP

Herron stunk. He ended the season in AA and will probably get cut. If I just never played him we might have made the playoffs. I don’t think it’s possible for someone to decline faster (23-18, 3.00 ERA over last 2 seasons)

SP Nathan Cramer
4 GS, 1-2, 6.33 ERA, 21.1 IP, 25 H, 11 BB, 11 K, 1.69 WHIP

Another guy I tried to plug in, who stunk. He’s 36, and he ended the season in AA, though he’s got an 8 stuff rating. I’ll probably keep him in the minors for now.

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06-23-2005, 02:58 PM	#55
jeheinz72 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 2,164	Starting Pitchers We had 10 players start games for us, and it was a mess. First I’ll go over the 5 at the end of the season, then cover the riff-raff. Jose Leonos 32 GS, 13-9, 2.95 ERA, 189.1 IP, 176 H, 45 BB, 77 K, 1.17 WHIP Jose was out most consistent starters on the year, bouncing back from a sub-standard 2011 season. He had 20 quality starts and generally kept us in the hunt in most games. He was often a victim of bad run support of bad defense (13 UER). At 36, he is getting older, though I think he has another good season in him. Jose Langlois 35 GS, 9-13, 2.85 ERA, 211.2 IP, 143 H, 54 BB, 213 K, 0.93 WHIP We picked up Jose #2 from Massachusetts in mid-June and he’s been great. His record doesn’t reflect it, but he is probably our ace pitcher, and did go 7-7 after coming to us. He’s a true strikeout pitcher, and his 213 K’s was 3rd in the league. He’s just 31, and we picked him up for our #1 pick (we now know is 11th and a former 2nd round pick). He’ll be in the rotation for a long while SP Brandon Coto 27 GS, 10-10, 3.67 ERA, 147.1 IP, 116 H, 61 BB, 90 K, 1.20 WHIP We picked up Coto in late April from Washington for another pitcher (Grolsch) and our 2nd and 3rd picks. He actually went 10-6 in his Dragons tenure, which is top-notch really. He missed all of June with an injured bicep and for a #3 pitcher is very solid. He’s 33, but has shown no signs of decline, and I look forward to having him all year next year SP Cory Bayne 8 GS, 2-5, 3.99 ERA, 58.2 IP, 47 H, 24 BB, 23 K, 1.21 WHIP We called up Bayne in late August, and the 27-year old made a real impression. His numbers are a touch deceiving, as he lost his first 5 outings by getting a combined 6 runs of support. His ERA was then shot by having a rough last outing (7 ER in 4 IP). In his first 7 starts, he actually averaged 7.75 IP per outing, fantastic. He’ll more than likely make the rotation in 2013, hopefully just as a #5 though. SP Miguel Cordova 26 GS, 7-9, 5.32 ERA, 143.2 IP, 165 H, 50 BB, 69K, 1.50 WHIP Cordova is our #5 right now, basically by default, though we did pull him from the rotation in September. He runs very hot and cold and has a tendency to just get blown up in some games, never giving us a shot. He’s 34, so he more than likely won’t ever improve. Other Starters SP Alfredo Chivara 6 GS, 1-3, 7.94 ERA, 28.1 IP, 37 H, 19 BB, 12 K, 1.98 WHIP 8-6, 3.28 in 17 AAA starts, 7-0, 1.98 in 8 AA starts We gave Alfredo a shot in September since we didn’t have any real options, and he struggled. He did have a 16 win season overall though, and I think he’ll see the rotation in the next year or two. For now, he’ll be in AAA in 2013. SP Gene Foxworth 24 GS, 6-11, 5.54 ERA, 130 IP, 150 H, 41 BB, 42 K, 1.47 WHIP Looks like father time caught up with Mean Gene as he couldn’t follow up his 2 straight solid seasons. He spent September in AAA where he still had an ERA over 4 and his big league career could be over. He’ll be an emergency guy in 2013, called up from AAA as needed SP Ramon Quintana 9 GS, 4-2, 3.65 ERA, 56.2 IP, 43 H, 32 BB, 26 K, 1.32 WHIP Well, Ramon would be a great 4th starter, but we lost him in May for the season, and at 35 I don’t know if he’ll ever be himself again. He’s started 296 career games for the Dragons, and barring a trade he’ll be plugged in next season. Cross your fingers. SP Richard Herron 10 GS, 1-7, 6.18 ERA, 51 IP, 61 H, 22 BB, 9 K, 1.63 WHIP Herron stunk. He ended the season in AA and will probably get cut. If I just never played him we might have made the playoffs. I don’t think it’s possible for someone to decline faster (23-18, 3.00 ERA over last 2 seasons) SP Nathan Cramer 4 GS, 1-2, 6.33 ERA, 21.1 IP, 25 H, 11 BB, 11 K, 1.69 WHIP Another guy I tried to plug in, who stunk. He’s 36, and he ended the season in AA, though he’s got an 8 stuff rating. I’ll probably keep him in the minors for now. NEXT UP: Relievers! __________________ Join The Dugout!