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Old 07-04-2007, 07:48 PM   #35
T7-niner
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Re: Reds should promote two starting pitchers and more

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Why give up on Belisle now? He is in his first year as a starter and very easily could be 10-6 if the bullpen could hold his leads. I think he has shown enough to give him a shot.
I agree on the Belisle front. This is his first year starting and somehow, he's remained healthy. Maybe coming out of the bullpen and getting warm in a hurry had an effect on his back?

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I would not send Bailey down yet, but I am a little concerned that he is not throwing nearly as hard as he used to. I have not seen him hit 98 since he came up. Is anyone else wondering if there is some reason why he is not throwing as hard as he was last year?
Either two things could be a possibility. a.) I've heard a lot of talk the past week or two by the announcer regarding "taking a little off for more control." or b.) Scouts are full of it. More likely is B, IMO.
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