Graveman makes A's rotation

[121Josey]

0.42 ERA in Spring Training

 

[msstate7]

I'm shocked he shot up thru the minors so fast. Congrats Kendall

 

[57stratdawg]

Me too. Did he make a MLB start last year?

 

[klong-dog]

Don't recall one.

 

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

Me too. Did he make a MLB start last year?

I think he made an appearance or two. No starts though

 

[Rog.sixpack]

Color me unsurprised...

He figured out that 4th pitch midway through last year, and he's been gnarly since..

 

[KurtRambis4]

Where'd you

think he'd be? This isn't a surprise.

 

[msstate7]

think he'd be? This isn't a surprise.

You expected him to be in an mlb rotation this quick after the draft? You're good if you did

 

[KurtRambis4]

Anyone

that had kept up w their ST and his performances last year wasn't shocked by this.

 

[121Josey]

True. But the A's have a solid staff.

Anyone following ST saw Kris Bryant being sent down.**

 

[msstate7]

True. But the A's have a solid staff.

Anyone following ST saw Kris Bryant being sent down.**

Cubs probably want him show more power before coming up. 9 hr's just doesn't cut it for ST***

Purely a business decision

 

[KurtRambis4]

Given

Joe's track record w his development of young talent and program, you're right

 

[msstate7]

Joe's track record w his development of young talent and program, you're right

If the 23-year-old spends 12 or more days in the minor leagues, Chicago would delay him from becoming eligible for free agency by one year, until after the 2021 season, according to baseball's collective bargaining agreement.

http://news.yahoo.com/kris-bryant-sent-minors-chicago-cubs-193802342--spt.html

If I liked the Cubs, I'd be mad if they didn't send him down at least 2 weeks

 

[KurtRambis4]

Yep

This happens all the time. It's nothing new. Plus Theo has shown a track record, time and time again, of bringing in young guys slowly. Add those to the fact that he has some defensive questions, whether he can handle 3b and/or OF, it's not that surprising. He'll certainly be on the roster at some point.