tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993104684105764252.post2791510489302925666..comments2024-03-04T04:43:36.452-06:00Comments on Royal Revival: Where We StandLandon Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757270442133039299noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993104684105764252.post-33133868547327357542011-12-01T10:57:15.698-06:002011-12-01T10:57:15.698-06:00Kyle- Paulino has been a solid starter for as much...Kyle- Paulino has been a solid starter for as much of his career as a Hochevar. I think that of those top 4 pitchers (Chen, Hoch, Paulino, Sanchez) they are all pretty even. I don't think anyone is going to argue that the Royals have a clear number 1 right now, and very few would argue the Royals have a 2. <br /><br />Going with 4 starters would be more about having top performance among those 4 as getting the four an extra start. Statistically speaking there is research that shows 4 days rest is the optimum, and when you get into 5 days pitcher's performance isn't as sharp.Landon Keefernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993104684105764252.post-72552886857767473822011-12-01T10:30:25.877-06:002011-12-01T10:30:25.877-06:00I agree with Hoch, Sanchez, and Chen, but not as m...I agree with Hoch, Sanchez, and Chen, but not as much in Paulino. Everyone is just penciling him in as a solid #3. He has never pitched more innings than he did last year. He has never had that much success either. He could very well be a flash in the pan. I like the depth the Royals have created here, but they still don't have a real #1 or #2. They are really pushing to have a legitimate #3.<br /><br />I like Chen's performance over the last 2 years, but he hasn't thrown more than 155 innings. He is getting older and might not stay healthy. Hoch has given one half of a season above avg. There is no need to go with 4 starters just to get them on their right rest and give them an extra start. None are good enough to need that. Let the best 5 come out and pitch every day.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07404885023695750077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993104684105764252.post-80770675234012606502011-12-01T09:22:55.244-06:002011-12-01T09:22:55.244-06:00Well I didn't list Mazzaro or O'Sullivan a...Well I didn't list Mazzaro or O'Sullivan and I am sure they will be given "opportunities" this Spring, but I would lump Mendoza into their group. They fit best as emergency guys in Omaha. I can't see Mendoza developing into a quality rotation arm, primarily due to his peripherals.Landon Keefernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2993104684105764252.post-29799295524880668982011-11-30T21:47:02.537-06:002011-11-30T21:47:02.537-06:00All good points. What about Mendoza. Everyone seem...All good points. What about Mendoza. Everyone seems to write him off but he had a great year at Omaha and put up good numbers in Sept too.The Razornoreply@blogger.com