Eric Taylor wrote:
He needs to develop a 2nd pitch.
People who know more than I do think he will begin the year in AAA.
His slider is coming along nicely. He struck Ankiel out with it yesterday. I know some people are predicting AAA, but others think he has a real shot at making the club as the #5 out of ST.
Azubuike24 wrote:
The Reds have a pretty good pitching staff. It's the strength of the team. Unlike other years, they don't need to rush Chapman. They have 5 or 6 good starters not including him, and a bullpen with plenty of experience and young arms.
Yes, the Reds are in a much better position than they normally are, but the #5 is still up in the air and if Chapman separates himself from the others, I don't know why you keep him in the minors. If he is not ready, then by all means, send him down.
jordo212000 wrote:
He only pitched two innings, I'm not sure how you guys can have a valid opinion on him from 2 innings worth of work. The word on him was that he was raw. Give him time to perfect his other pitches and let him pitch on a pitch count down there for a month. There is no sense in rushing him
Sure, it's all speculation at this point, but what else do we have to go on? I would think that we all realize he could regress and need to spend some time in the minors. But if he doesn't, then why send him down at all? It's not like he isn't used to pitching a lot. The Cubans actually work their pitchers harder than Douchety worked Wood and Prior. If he can get major leaguers out, then don't waste his talent.
RiverRat13 wrote:
The Reds can avoid paying Chapman a ton more money by waiting until May 15th to call up Chapman. If he is arbitration-eligible in '13, his contract is voided and he gets to go to arbitration. Even if Chapman proves to be ready, might as wait out five or six starts to keep his contract small-market friendly.
That is really the only reason to not bring him up right away if he is pitching well. However, if none of the other guys competing for #5 are any good, use Chapman.
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