2009 Santana, Lowe, Pelfrey, Maine, somebody/Niese
2010 Santana, Lowe, Pelfrey, Maine, Niese
2011 Santana, Pelfrey, Lowe, Niese, Holt
2012 Santana, Pelfrey, Niese, Lowe, Holt

that is why you sign Derek Lowe. He’s consistant, and wont let you down, plus he can pitch in the playoffs…

Obviously you can’t predict injuries but is it really farfetched that Holt can’t be a good #5 starter in 2011, Niese can’t be a good #4 starter by 2011 and a good #3 starter by 2012 and Pelfrey cant be a good #2 starter by 2010/11

Josh Beckett – already talking to the Red Sox about extension.

Erik Bedard – garbage. His shoulder may require surgery.

Justin Duchscherer – eh.

Rich Harden – another Ben Sheets health risk.

Tim Hudson – hurt and not the same pitcher he was 3 years ago.

John Lackey – in talks with the Angels on extension.

Cliff Lee – a possibility, but has to prove last year wasnt’y a fluke.

Brett Myers – ewwww.

Brandon Webb – I thought the D-Backs were already about to extend him.

Now Garland isn’t a #2. He’s more of a #4 or 5 innings eater. But if he comes at a 3 year 24 million dollars then you can either sign someone else like him. I’d be much happier with that then say Lowe and have Niese learn on the Fly as the 5th starter.

Always be careful when projecting prospects success.

1. I love Pelfrey. Always did from his days in Wichita. Thought the Mets rushed him and Peterson messed too much with his approach to pitching. Provided he stays healthy Pelfrey is a #2 – at worst a good #3.

2. Maine pitched about a year and half a bone spur in his shoulder. Don’t underestimate the effect that had on his ability to throw. Having cleaned it out, he should pitch painfree and probably throw a little harder. Maine is still a #3 in my opinion.

3. Parnell is more of a reliever. Seen his offspeed/breaking stuff. No change. ENough said.

4. Niese – I’m not sold on.

5. I like Holt’s stuff. I bashed the pick but man is he progressing. He has the stuff to be a #3 at least, but he needs a change or else he’s a reliever.