ron883 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) We have seen 2 starts from Dunning so far. He doesn't have an overwhelming fastball, but he has good offspeed stuff and very good control. Granted, he faced some lousy teams. I for one am super excited to see a guy come up and have the control he has displayed. Stuff isn't overwhelming, but he can place it wherever he wants. I'm really hoping he had the endurance to be our #3 in the playoffs if Cease doesn't step it up. Going forward, he can be one hell of a #4 and probably a #3 pitcher. What are your early grades and expectations? Edited August 31, 2020 by Yearnin' for Yermin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 I always loved him pre-injury. I often thought he could be Quintana-esque. Not overpowering stuff but got the job done more than well and was a solid #3. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwest Sider Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 I feel like i can't be involved in this thread unless I am something for Yermin. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Not sure if he can be a playoff 3 right now, but I think he'll be damn good for the foreseeable future...Happy he's here...VERY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 need to be careful stretching him out. has coop said anything about max IP for 2020? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofaRoache Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Well, all we can do is hope he is good like the rest of the young guys. I think we are gonna flame out in the best of three with this pitching but hopefully we can address it in the offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox1917 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Hes exactly the type of pitcher i love. Good to great command of his pitches, all of which move a ton. give me a 92mph fastball that can be located with the sink and run on it that his has any day over a 98mph fastball that a guy throws with poor command (cease) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxBlanco Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Dunning has been fantastic so far. And I’m not just looking at his results...I’m looking at his stuff/command. He can spot all of his pitches, and his fastball has a lot of movement. Falling behind 2-0 or 3-1 isn’t the end of the world for Dunning because it’s tough to square up that fastball. Compare that to a guy like Lopez or Cease...even though they throw harder, when the hitter knows a fastball is coming, there’s a good chance it’ll be hit hard. After only two starts, I’m very high on Dunning being a part of the future rotation. I’d even feel pretty good about him pitching in a game 3 of a playoff series this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Expectation: Good pitcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Please suck less than Cease and keep them in games for as long as he can go. No pressure but he's the best option they have right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Hahn said he has earned a spot in the rotation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zisk Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 On this team he could win a lot of games. Lets watch him pitch to the Twins and Yankees before we get all giddy though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 He strikes me as like one of Cleveland’s starters. Below average fastball, plus curve, good slider, good change, 60 command. Profiles as a 4/5 but I suspect the combo ends up more like a 2/3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusguyman Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Dunning should stay in the rotation at this point even after everyone gets back from injury, even if that means ReyLo and/or Rodon to the bullpen. Hell, even a not stretched out Dunning seems to get us more innings than a stretched out ReyLo, and much more competitive too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmmmbeeer Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 The swings we were seeing by DET and KC hitters, coupled with his control, screams #2, possibly a very strong #3 on a loaded staff. I haven't been that impressed by a couple of rookie starts in a very long time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 7 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: That is how you fight back in tbe depth chart/plans from a surgery. Kid has pitched his ass off and is fucking bulldog just like he was in the minors. And I love every minute of it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaDoc Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 This year they probably build him towards 80-100 pitches. Don't think innings will necessarily come into play. Next year maybe innings limits although he will be two years out from TJ. In the future, I expect a very solid dependable mid rotation or better starter who you can expect 6 plus innings most nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Soxfest Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Dunning has passed Lopez in any future rotation pecking order. 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnin' two Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 50 minutes ago, SouthWallace said: Please suck less than Cease and keep them in games for as long as he can go. No pressure but he's the best option they have right now. People being awful hard on Cease for basically keeping the team in every single game (except his first). Yeah, he needs to rein in the walks. But he has been effective, if not efficient. For a 24 year old, who just made his 20th appearance, I don't get why people feel the need to jump on him. Since his first start he hasn't allowed more than 2 runs. I get that he isn't going deep into games, and that he is walking a tightrope out there, but still. It isn't like he is garbage. And with the stuff he has, there is reason to see front of the rotation potential. And even if he never completely figures out the control, he can still be a good starter. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnin' two Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 56 minutes ago, zisk said: On this team he could win a lot of games. Lets watch him pitch to the Twins and Yankees before we get all giddy though. We've seen plenty of pitchers struggle against teams like the Tigers and Royals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomPickle Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 1 minute ago, turnin' two said: People being awful hard on Cease for basically keeping the team in every single game (except his first). Yeah, he needs to rein in the walks. But he has been effective, if not efficient. For a 24 year old, who just made his 20th appearance, I don't get why people feel the need to jump on him. Since his first start he hasn't allowed more than 2 runs. I get that he isn't going deep into games, and that he is walking a tightrope out there, but still. It isn't like he is garbage. And with the stuff he has, there is reason to see front of the rotation potential. And even if he never completely figures out the control, he can still be a good starter. Among qualified starters Cease has the worst FIP and second worst xFIP in baseball, worst fWAR, and tied for worst BB/9. He has been pretty bad, but to his credit he is somehow keeping teams from torching him like they should be. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Yearnin' for Yermin said: We have seen 2 starts from Dunning so far. He doesn't have an overwhelming fastball, but he has good offspeed stuff and very good control. Granted, he faced some lousy teams. I for one am super excited to see a guy come up and have the control he has displayed. Stuff isn't overwhelming, but he can place it wherever he wants. I'm really hoping he had the endurance to be our #3 in the playoffs if Cease doesn't step it up. Going forward, he can be one hell of a #4 and probably a #3 pitcher. What are your early grades and expectations? So far Dunning looks like he can be a really solid #4 or 5 pitcher that keeps you in ball games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloney.adam Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 I’m happy that we didn’t trade him. He’s a #2 or #3 starter when fully developed. I think he’s the pitcher that we could’ve gone out and gotten at the deadline but didn’t because we have him and the Sox foresee him moving into that role in the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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