I'm loving what Chapman is doing and it is working for the Reds, but I don't know that I'd automatically put him ahead of starters like R.A. Dickey, Cole Hamles, Gio Gonzalez, etcetera.
I'm not even asking if Chapman would be better than anyone who starts. I'm asking if Chapman is the best pitcher in the game for what he's asked to do.
I'm not even asking if Chapman would be better than anyone who starts. I'm asking if Chapman is the best pitcher in the game for what he's asked to do.
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I'm pretty sure Verlander is pitching against the Reds when the Tigers come to town, and I'm fully expecting no one coming close to getting a hit, expect Votto.
Anyone who can make the Mets look good must be something special :shrug:
I don't think Chapman can really be considered in the top 5-10 yet. Starters are flat out more important, until he dominates more innings like a Verlander or Kershaw, he shouldn't be discussed with them yet, IMO.
A lot of pitchers can have a good year, but very few can do what Chapman has been doing. RA Dickey? Give me a break.
For sure. I might have to go down to watch him.
Can have a good year? Isn't that exactly what we're talking about? Chapman is the best pitcher for one inning a day three or four times a week, but arguing against the value a pitcher who can go 7 innings and 2 runs against any team in the majors is absurd. Give me a break.
Can have a good year? Isn't that exactly what we're talking about? Chapman is the best pitcher for one inning a day three or four times a week, but arguing against the value a pitcher who can go 7 innings and 2 runs against any team in the majors is absurd. Give me a break.
I'm not even asking if Chapman would be better than anyone who starts. I'm asking if Chapman is the best pitcher in the game for what he's asked to do.
Verlander not this year 3 losses in row.