YASNY Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Freddy Garcia said he did have some shoulder pain during a 2006 season in which his velocity was consistently down. He believes his heavy workload through 2005 and the postseason took a toll. "My shoulder hurt a little bit. I couldn't let it go," Garcia said. "I'm getting a lot of rest." If Garcia is throwing harder next spring, he'd be a better option in fantasy leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Yup, but Freddy is going to throw 86 forever... It was totally obvious that last year pretty much the entire staff was hurt and/or tired for basically the whole season. You don't lose that much velocity for no reason, and lo and behold, now the reasons are coming out. He is soooo primed for a 20 win season, a huge contract, and then a huge let down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAfan Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Freddie was one of our "championship" players. Indeed, you could make a pretty good case that he was our best postseason pitcher -- on a par with Contreras -- in 2005. Sure wish we could have shipped off that weak-kneed Javier Vazquez instead and kept Freddie in Chicago for the next 5-6 years. I expect he'll average 15 wins/year into his late 30s, whether or not he regains the velocity he once had. Gavin Floyd and Gio Gonzalez -- together -- will be hard-pressed to win as many games over the same span. Sure hope I'm wrong about that, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winning Ugly Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 So long, Freddy! This joint's for you! =====~~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redandwhite Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Dec 13, 2006 -> 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yup, but Freddy is going to throw 86 forever... It was totally obvious that last year pretty much the entire staff was hurt and/or tired for basically the whole season. You don't lose that much velocity for no reason, and lo and behold, now the reasons are coming out. He is soooo primed for a 20 win season, a huge contract, and then a huge let down. I completely agree. If his arm is back in full health and his velocity is back to normal, he'll be extremely effective in the National League. Of course, as you mentioned, he'll earn his buck and then be a huge let down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 QUOTE(redandwhite @ Dec 14, 2006 -> 03:04 PM) I completely agree. If his arm is back in full health and his velocity is back to normal, he'll be extremely effective in the National League. Of course, as you mentioned, he'll earn his buck and then be a huge let down. ..... unless he signs with Boston next offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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