06/05: Take Your Time, Jaret...
Posted by: Patrick
Before I start, let me say that I have nothing against Jaret Wright... I look forward to him pitching well for us.
But, right now, if we have all 6 starters healthy (when and if he gets back)... the first thing I think is "Jaret is headed to the pen." As easy as it would be to say "stick Kevin Brown down there" - I can't. The rotation has improved and the emergence of Chien-Ming Wang as well as Brown's turnaround make the waters murkier. It's a nice problem to have, as Mr. Torre has probably said (or would, if you asked him).
Let's take a look at the rotation numbers for the past 30 days (according to MLB.com):
Randy Johnson: 3-2, 4.15 ERA
Mike Mussina: 3-2, 4.14 ERA
Carl Pavano: 2-2, 4.75 ERA
Kevin Brown: 4-1, 2.81 ERA
Chien-Ming Wang: 3-0, 3.69 ERA
If it's me and all 6 are available, Wright is not starting right now. He's in the pen. At the same time, we may never have all 6 healthy. Things happen. Who knows how close Jaret is to coming back... could be a set back. I hope there isn't, but there are so many variables in having all 6 healthy. But, the stars could align. If we do, what do you think we should do?
But, right now, if we have all 6 starters healthy (when and if he gets back)... the first thing I think is "Jaret is headed to the pen." As easy as it would be to say "stick Kevin Brown down there" - I can't. The rotation has improved and the emergence of Chien-Ming Wang as well as Brown's turnaround make the waters murkier. It's a nice problem to have, as Mr. Torre has probably said (or would, if you asked him).
Let's take a look at the rotation numbers for the past 30 days (according to MLB.com):
Randy Johnson: 3-2, 4.15 ERA
Mike Mussina: 3-2, 4.14 ERA
Carl Pavano: 2-2, 4.75 ERA
Kevin Brown: 4-1, 2.81 ERA
Chien-Ming Wang: 3-0, 3.69 ERA
If it's me and all 6 are available, Wright is not starting right now. He's in the pen. At the same time, we may never have all 6 healthy. Things happen. Who knows how close Jaret is to coming back... could be a set back. I hope there isn't, but there are so many variables in having all 6 healthy. But, the stars could align. If we do, what do you think we should do?
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