Reyes v Nolasco v J Patterson

by melt12 on Jan 6, 2007 12:37 PM EST

This is an odd comparison with Patterson being a more established guy, but his injuries are also part of the equation. How would you compare these guys? Is Patterson the only one capable of an ace type year? How does his injury history factor into the equation? Does Reyes have more upside than Nolasco? Alot more upside? Curious as to the opinions here.

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Odd

Yes, this is a very odd comparison. I've watched Patterson over the years as an Expo, National, and D'Back. I'd say he has the most Ace potential. A Hammer Curve that is unhittable when he is throwing it well. My favorite think about him is he keeps the ball low in the zone all the time.

I'm not a huge fan of Nolasco. I'd say Reyes has much more upside.

by JD Sussman on Jan 6, 2007 12:50 PM EST reply actions

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Nolasco

Nolasco's line doesn't look that bad for last year, but you have to break out what was in relief from his time as a starter.

It was only his rookie season, and he had a good line in AA in 2005, but I don't think he was ever that highly touted as a prospect either. I knew going into last season Sanchez, Olsen, and Johnson were supposed to be good. But Nolasco?
I can't say I've even seen him pitch though, so my opinion might be way off.

by acerimusdux on Jan 6, 2007 1:16 PM EST reply actions

Ls

hit Nolasco hard last year.

by The Colonel on Jan 6, 2007 2:24 PM EST up reply actions

+NY

Especially NY L's:

Delgado, Reyes, Beltran, Floyd, Chavez, Valentin were 19-for-30, with plenty of walks and XBH.

by BobbyMac on Jan 6, 2007 4:16 PM EST up reply actions

Close between Reyes and Patterson

With Patterson being the upside/injury risk and Reyes being a bit safer (in terms of injuries) but a little less overall potential. I'd rather have Patterson in my organization but both of them are significantly ahead of Nolasco in my book.

by Dfarth on Jan 6, 2007 4:40 PM EST reply actions

I love John Patterson

by wildthang on Jan 7, 2007 6:10 AM EST reply actions

Health?

I would be very interested in hearing from folks about JP's health. Is he back to 100%? I always thought he was one of those guys who, when healthy, could really dominate, but he kept getting dinged up to the point that the nagging injuries hurt his effectiveness.

by Yakker on Jan 7, 2007 2:06 PM EST up reply actions