05-12-2013, 04:16 PM
I have a hard time with this one. I don't believe Kingery is as bad as some make him out to be, but he's definitely overrated and not the piece to solidify a WS team. I'll also admit that for what Stendall has done so far, he has in no way played up to his vitals.
Then with knowing LAA wants to further "upgrade" the rotation I have to wonder why in the hell if Kingery is valued where LAA upgrades? It's certainly not over Horton or Williams. That leaves Mantle and Robinson. There's not a damn thing wrong with Mantle's season or track record. So that much mean the "upgrade" would could over Robinson. I must assume it's because he's rated 84. Otherwise, conventional wisdom and looking at his stats say he's damn good. His career 3.18 ERA ain't too shabby. And sure, he has a 4.47 ERA so far this season, but he's got a 2.54 ERA in his past 8 starts.
It all just seems like splitting hairs. Not to mention that many people are seeking solid RPs and would be willing to overlook Stendall's mediocre performance thus far in hopes he eventually pitches up to his vitals. In the end it looks like a new GM rushing into things before he knows the entirety of the situation.
Then with knowing LAA wants to further "upgrade" the rotation I have to wonder why in the hell if Kingery is valued where LAA upgrades? It's certainly not over Horton or Williams. That leaves Mantle and Robinson. There's not a damn thing wrong with Mantle's season or track record. So that much mean the "upgrade" would could over Robinson. I must assume it's because he's rated 84. Otherwise, conventional wisdom and looking at his stats say he's damn good. His career 3.18 ERA ain't too shabby. And sure, he has a 4.47 ERA so far this season, but he's got a 2.54 ERA in his past 8 starts.
It all just seems like splitting hairs. Not to mention that many people are seeking solid RPs and would be willing to overlook Stendall's mediocre performance thus far in hopes he eventually pitches up to his vitals. In the end it looks like a new GM rushing into things before he knows the entirety of the situation.
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