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Old 05-17-2010, 06:33 PM   #464
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Re: More positive reaction on Chapman

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Originally Posted by JayBruce32 View Post
Everyone says he has no control....

He didn't display the control issues in spring training. I don't think he's got near the control problems that some here are making it out to be, even with a few shaky outings. Scouts said in Spring Training he was MLB ready right then, and the best pitcher on the staff then. Were they just shooting their mouths off? I'd say he's just had a few bad outings and I think 9/10 he gets more guys out than Aaron Harang in a given start.

Would love to see him up here but I don't think it will happen this season either.
He's walked 5.4 per 9. That screams control problems.
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