Flash Tizzle Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 (edited) Was browsing Detroit's MLB forum looking for information on these two pitchers earlier and came across an insider article posted by Jayson Stark. It's not copyright infringement when you cite an MLB thread which may or may not have the information in question. http://www.forums.mlb.com/n/mb/message.asp...g=19427.1&ctx=0 (2nd post) I'm interested in any thoughts from members familar with either pitcher--whether it's long term projections or testimonty to their talent. Sounds like several Bobby Jenks clones (stuff wise) are earning positions on the Tigers pitching staff. Edited March 27, 2006 by Flash Tizzle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 (edited) They were ranked 1-2 among Detroit prospects by BA. Verlander is just flat sick. I know his fastball is usually around 94-96. I hear it touches 99 on occassion. He's got a plus curve and change that he consistently throws for strikes. He's got excellent control as well. Zumaya also has a filthy fastball. From what I've read, he regularly touches 100 mph. Like Verlander, he also has a very good curve/change. In short, both these guys are future studs. Edited March 27, 2006 by Jordan4life_2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Thanks for the information. Atleast we'll have Lance Broadway available to counter those future studs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 If Verlander doesn't become a star in this league, I'll be shocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Big mistake for Detroit if they put Zumaya in the pen, and don't let him start down in AAA. But they obviously want to win now, which is why Verlander got the 5th starter's job. If he can give em around a 4.00 ERA, their rotation suddenly looks not too bad at all. I'm just not convinced that their offense is as "good" as the experts say it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Mar 27, 2006 -> 09:09 AM) Big mistake for Detroit if they put Zumaya in the pen, and don't let him start down in AAA. But they obviously want to win now, which is why Verlander got the 5th starter's job. If he can give em around a 4.00 ERA, their rotation suddenly looks not too bad at all. I'm just not convinced that their offense is as "good" as the experts say it is. Was it a big mistake when we did it with Buehrle and Garland. And now doing it with B-Mac? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Mar 27, 2006 -> 12:35 PM) Was it a big mistake when we did it with Buehrle and Garland. And now doing it with B-Mac? YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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