Scott Olsen

by limozeen on Jun 7, 2007 12:08 AM EDT

What's up with Olsen? He's allowing well over a hit per inning, his K rate is way down, his walk rate is up, his ERA hasn't been below 4.80 all year and currently sits at 5.27. He couldn't even hang around 5 innings to steal a win for me in fantasy today. I thought he was Kazmir 2.0 when I drafted him this year, but unlike my other young value SPs (Bonser, James, Shields, Maine) he's been a huge disappointment.

What's wrong with Olsen, and is it time to cut bait in a 10-team league?

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Shoulder and...

...yes (if it's not a keeper).

I would personally like to thank Dave Littlefield for banishing the ghost of Scott Kazmir from Shea Stadium.

by uga007 on Jun 7, 2007 12:08 AM EDT reply actions

Too emotional/Hates Strikes

Its a combination of refusing to throw strikes and acting like an 8yr old on the mound. I didn't see olsen that much last year, but have seen all of his starts this year and swear that he must have gotten those k's and a lower era with smoke and mirrors because the guy i have watched this year is horrible and getting worse.

by jlost284 on Jun 7, 2007 12:22 AM EDT reply actions

Olsen

In a non-keeper I think 12 teams is about the least number as far as a league that he's rosterable in.

by GregJP on Jun 7, 2007 8:02 AM EDT reply actions

Kazmir 2.0

Maybe he is Kazmir 2.0...Kaz hasn't been that great this year either. That ERA is deceptive.

I had Olsen in 3 leagues, and cut him in all but 1 (the keeper league). If it's keeper, just bench him and maybe he'll show some signs of life down the road. Otherwise cut bait now.

by Pawtucket Pat on Jun 7, 2007 10:05 AM EDT reply actions