Comments on: Burkhardt: El Duque not Throwing Hard http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/ MetsBlog.com features the latest Mets rumors, player movement, and news circulating around the Internet, as well as Mets related insights and opinions by Matthew Cerrone and his team of guest bloggers. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:15:16 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: DerekBellsMustache http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/#comment-103992 DerekBellsMustache Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:55:27 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/#comment-103992 just give the 5th spot to pelfrey just give the 5th spot to pelfrey

]]> By: Gland http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/#comment-103577 Gland Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:48:24 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/#comment-103577 I left it out because I was replying to the idea of "dominating", and giving up 10 hits and 2 walks in 5 1/3 is not , in my opinion, "dominating", regardless of only giving up 2 runs. I watched him too and while I was hoping that I'd see something better from him, to me it was just more of the same. I wish I had seen what you had. I left it out because I was replying to the idea of “dominating”, and giving up 10 hits and 2 walks in 5 1/3 is not , in my opinion, “dominating”, regardless of only giving up 2 runs.

I watched him too and while I was hoping that I’d see something better from him, to me it was just more of the same. I wish I had seen what you had.

]]> By: mets484 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/#comment-103566 mets484 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:27:29 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/#comment-103566 thanks for this thanks for this

]]> By: m00kie http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/#comment-103556 m00kie Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:55:33 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/#comment-103556 hype nothing .. I'm talking about what I saw with my own eyes. Why did you leave out that in the next game when he gave up those 10 hits he only gave up 2 runs? Because it didn't support your argument? That actually makes it a pretty well pitched game I'd say. I'm not judging on just that one game. I watched him all season, and I saw him grow over a long season of adversity. The upgraded rotation will take some pressure off of him, and I think this could really be the year he turns the corner. YMMV of course. hype nothing .. I’m talking about what I saw with my own eyes. Why did you leave out that in the next game when he gave up those 10 hits he only gave up 2 runs? Because it didn’t support your argument? That actually makes it a pretty well pitched game I’d say.

I’m not judging on just that one game. I watched him all season, and I saw him grow over a long season of adversity. The upgraded rotation will take some pressure off of him, and I think this could really be the year he turns the corner. YMMV of course.

]]> By: Gland http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/#comment-103555 Gland Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:50:05 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/#comment-103555 When did he show he was capable of dominating? That one game? The next game when he gave up 10 hits and 2 walks (striking out only 3) in 5 1/3innings? There are plenty of crappy starters out there who have had great games in the big leagues. Now I am NOT saying he is going to be crappy. I think he will be good. But I also think he needs more time in AAA. My point was that one good game vs. the Braves and then a bunch of mediocre or worse games after that is not, in my opinion, turning the corner. When did he show he was capable of dominating? That one game? The next game when he gave up 10 hits and 2 walks (striking out only 3) in 5 1/3innings?
There are plenty of crappy starters out there who have had great games in the big leagues.

Now I am NOT saying he is going to be crappy. I think he will be good. But I also think he needs more time in AAA. My point was that one good game vs. the Braves and then a bunch of mediocre or worse games after that is not, in my opinion, turning the corner.

]]> By: ExileInLA http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/#comment-103545 ExileInLA Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:00:31 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/#comment-103545 The #5 starter isn't needed til April 19 - so as long as Duque's no more than 3 weeks behind, it's not a big deal. I would expect them to go north with 11 pitchers (4 starters, 7 pen) and 14 position players. The #5 starter isn’t needed til April 19 – so as long as Duque’s no more than 3 weeks behind, it’s not a big deal.

I would expect them to go north with 11 pitchers (4 starters, 7 pen) and 14 position players.

]]> By: stickguy http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/#comment-103533 stickguy Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:11:04 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/#comment-103533 well, Trachsel bailed on the Mets. duque got hurt. And when you figure out where the better 5th starter option is coming from, let me know. well, Trachsel bailed on the Mets. duque got hurt.

And when you figure out where the better 5th starter option is coming from, let me know.

]]> By: stickguy http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/#comment-103532 stickguy Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:09:28 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/#comment-103532 with a yeast infection... with a yeast infection…

]]> By: stickguy http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/#comment-103531 stickguy Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:07:45 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/#comment-103531 Well, he already turned down a contract offer from the Phils of 7mill for 3 years. No idea if it is still on the table, but it might be looking OK right about now! Well, he already turned down a contract offer from the Phils of 7mill for 3 years. No idea if it is still on the table, but it might be looking OK right about now!

]]> By: stickguy http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/#comment-103530 stickguy Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:03:50 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/02/24/burkhardt-el-duque-not-throwing-hard/#comment-103530 he is young, talented, and has shown that he is capable of dominating. So I will believe the hype. he is young, talented, and has shown that he is capable of dominating. So I will believe the hype.

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