Blackie optioned to AAA; Casey Fien promoted

[greengoblinrulz]

Nick Blackburn 8 shutout innings so far in game 1 of a DH. 9hits allowed 2k 0bb 99 pitches.

Not my wish, but he will be back up SOON after the break.....Gardy's wish, probably after Frankie is dealt.

[jokin]

Nick Blackburn 8 shutout innings so far in game 1 of a DH. 9hits allowed 2k 0bb 99 pitches.

Not my wish, but he will be back up SOON after the break.....Gardy's wish, probably after Frankie is dealt.

What? And break up that murderer's row of SP dominance in Rochester? 3 straight days of shutout ball by Walters, Hendriks (yesterday) , and now Blackburn (looks like it went "extra innings" in a DHer game, so complete game, 8 inninng shutout with Valencia getting the walk-off hit) . The Red Wings fans never had it so good with 3, count em, 3 AAAA SPs on their roster. Add Pavano in a couple more days and the International League title is ours. /sarc

[greengoblinrulz]

wouldnt put Hendricks into AAAA yet.

Personally, I take that term to mean a 25 yrs old or higher. Liam still is only 23 as he rose fast.

Dont forget Luke French (9wins in 25MLB starts) with Jeff Manship (parts of 4 seasons in majors) in rotation there. Prospects galore.

[ashbury]

/sarc

Thanks for the headsup. jk

[jokin]

Thanks for the headsup. jk

Trying to be careful, lately some of my posts are being questioned when I mistakenly thought I was obviously being sarcastic.

[jokin]

wouldnt put Hendricks into AAAA yet.

Personally, I take that term to mean a 25 yrs old or higher. Liam still is only 23 as he rose fast.

Dont forget Luke French (9wins in 25MLB starts) with Jeff Manship (parts of 4 seasons in majors) in rotation there. Prospects galore.

When French and Manship begin the shutout domiance, they too, can join the Red Wing SP Murderers Row.

 

Good point about Hendriks, although at least for now, at least mentally he's reached his ceiling.

[greengoblinrulz]

When French and Manship begin the shutout domiance, they too, can join the Red Wing SP Murderers Row.

 

Good point about Hendriks, although at least for now, at least mentally he's reached his ceiling.

agreed.....would ya rather deal with the mental part getting corrected or the talent part

[glunn]

 

Good point about Hendriks, although at least for now, at least mentally he's reached his ceiling.

It seems to me that Hendriks lacks an "out" pitch that will be effective against MLB batters. Hopefully he can use his time in Rochester to improve on or more of his pitches.

[Highabove]

Nick Blackburn 8 shutout innings so far in game 1 of a DH. 9hits allowed 2k 0bb 99 pitches.

Not my wish, but he will be back up SOON after the break.....Gardy's wish, probably after Frankie is dealt.

Did Blackburn really find the light in just a couple of days?

Much easier for soft tossers to find success in AAA. A large amount of Batters will display a lot less discipline at the plate.