Comments on: This Porcello Kid http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/02/this-porcello-kid/ News, views, and analysis on the Detroit Tigers and baseball Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:13:18 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Chris in Dallas http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/02/this-porcello-kid/#comment-111041 Chris in Dallas Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:45:21 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/?p=3810#comment-111041 I'd bet on Perry before Porcello for sure, mostly because he was drafted out of college. Unless you're a freak like Beckett or Gooden or whatever, a college kid is going to be ready faster (cf Price, David for a recent example) I’d bet on Perry before Porcello for sure, mostly because he was drafted out of college. Unless you’re a freak like Beckett or Gooden or whatever, a college kid is going to be ready faster (cf Price, David for a recent example)

]]> By: scotsw http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/02/this-porcello-kid/#comment-111040 scotsw Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:20:33 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/?p=3810#comment-111040 He'll probably see some time in Detroit this year, but not until the summer at best. He may do a few spot starts, or come out of the 'pen in Aug/Sept. That's what the Tigers did with Andrew Miller. The biggest issue is pitch counts and innings pitched. The science is pretty clear that arms need to work up to a heavy workload in a player's mid-20s. I feel SURE we'll see Porcello in a Tigers uniform this year at some point, but I'm also SURE they aren't going to put him in a position where there is heavy pressure on him. That's not the way this franchise works. And I'd be stunned if he broke camp with the team... If he starts the season in the rotation, and pitches well, then what? Perry, on the other hand, could be a great fit. As a bullpen arm, and at age 22, he has a real opportunity to break through this year. Dolsi and Rapada are both good players, but neither is dominant, and Perry could simply shove them aside. He’ll probably see some time in Detroit this year, but not until the summer at best. He may do a few spot starts, or come out of the ‘pen in Aug/Sept. That’s what the Tigers did with Andrew Miller.

The biggest issue is pitch counts and innings pitched. The science is pretty clear that arms need to work up to a heavy workload in a player’s mid-20s.

I feel SURE we’ll see Porcello in a Tigers uniform this year at some point, but I’m also SURE they aren’t going to put him in a position where there is heavy pressure on him. That’s not the way this franchise works. And I’d be stunned if he broke camp with the team… If he starts the season in the rotation, and pitches well, then what?

Perry, on the other hand, could be a great fit. As a bullpen arm, and at age 22, he has a real opportunity to break through this year. Dolsi and Rapada are both good players, but neither is dominant, and Perry could simply shove them aside.

]]> By: Mike R http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/02/this-porcello-kid/#comment-111030 Mike R Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:11:30 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/?p=3810#comment-111030 I'm 100% against Porcello breaking camp with the team. I see no benefit. I’m 100% against Porcello breaking camp with the team. I see no benefit.

]]> By: Bunt Singles: February 22 » Mack Avenue Tigers : A Detroit Tigers Blog http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/02/this-porcello-kid/#comment-111028 Bunt Singles: February 22 » Mack Avenue Tigers : A Detroit Tigers Blog Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:39:07 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/?p=3810#comment-111028 [...] Second-year pro Rick Porcello received rave reviews from his teammates and coaches, as well. (Tho as Ian pointed out, at this point in spring training, everyone gets rave reviews. They’re all superstars until it counts…) Leyland says you can carry one pitcher whose workload is limited. And maybe it would work. Still I hate to tax the bullpen any more and I remain in the camp who says send him to Erie and let him continue working on things. I don’t doubt he can be successful in the majors now and would love to see him pitch, but added seasoning is always good, too, as long as he isn’t stagnating.   (Freep, Detroit Tigers Weblog) [...] [...] Second-year pro Rick Porcello received rave reviews from his teammates and coaches, as well. (Tho as Ian pointed out, at this point in spring training, everyone gets rave reviews. They’re all superstars until it counts…) Leyland says you can carry one pitcher whose workload is limited. And maybe it would work. Still I hate to tax the bullpen any more and I remain in the camp who says send him to Erie and let him continue working on things. I don’t doubt he can be successful in the majors now and would love to see him pitch, but added seasoning is always good, too, as long as he isn’t stagnating.   (Freep, Detroit Tigers Weblog) [...]

]]> By: Bill http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/02/this-porcello-kid/#comment-111023 Bill Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:37:02 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/?p=3810#comment-111023 I'm just happy we have prospects ready to make an impact if needed. Aside from Verlander, all of our projected starters bringing 170-200 solid innings is an iffy proposition at best. But I just don't think they should take a chance ruining this kid because he's clearly going to be something special. Given the limitations the team gave him last year, I think that's the Tigers plan anyway. Even though he was 20 in 2006, Zumaya had already been in the system since his age 17 year AND had pitched 150 innings the previous year. Verlander had about the same workload his first minor league year but had a few years of college ball added on to his development. Unless this kid is some kind of Gooden/Beckett freak I say we see how he goes with his full complement of pitches in AA/AAA and if we're still in it by the time rosters expand, bring him up. I see no harm in giving him a role like Price had for the Rays last year in their run. I’m just happy we have prospects ready to make an impact if needed. Aside from Verlander, all of our projected starters bringing 170-200 solid innings is an iffy proposition at best. But I just don’t think they should take a chance ruining this kid because he’s clearly going to be something special. Given the limitations the team gave him last year, I think that’s the Tigers plan anyway.

Even though he was 20 in 2006, Zumaya had already been in the system since his age 17 year AND had pitched 150 innings the previous year. Verlander had about the same workload his first minor league year but had a few years of college ball added on to his development. Unless this kid is some kind of Gooden/Beckett freak I say we see how he goes with his full complement of pitches in AA/AAA and if we’re still in it by the time rosters expand, bring him up. I see no harm in giving him a role like Price had for the Rays last year in their run.

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