The Jhoan Durán Panic Is Hugely Overblown

[mikelink45]

Sorry but not doing well in non save Situations is not something to ignore. He has been ok overall but fair below expectations. 

[h2oface]

The thing is, all those hits matter. And even if the batter doesn't get a hit, they are making tons of contact. Lots of people on base. I don't think it is out of line to note that, or to have expectations of players. That is why they are all on the team. Because they are expected to perform to their best potential and ability. It is not out of line to be disappointed when they don't. That is part of being a fan.

I think that he is somehow tipping his pitches. Even his heater is getting a ton of contact. Even he himself has said he is not having a good year, and even Rivera had a bad year (but I can't remember when that was..... ). And both Jeffers and Vazquez call a ton of breaking pitches to start the at bat. And in very important counts. All hits count, and especially to the tune of a ,326 batting average against.

 

[Peter]

I think injury he had to start season is still not healed and recovered yet. Duran needs to be perfect rest of season as twins try (and I think will make playoffs). 

[Doctor Wu]

Good article, and as another person noted, a helpful look at the less obvious stats that show he still has what it takes to close games. And yet ... I'm still not fully confident when he takes the mound lately. I only hope that he DOES have a chance to shine in the post-season. Let's make those playoffs first!