Cahill vs. Rodriguez: The Great Debate

by sully10x on Apr 17, 2008 11:42 AM EDT

John posted this question before the season started.

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2008/4/3/389373/update-and-thursday-discus

After 3 starts for each of them, we have:

H. Rodriguez: 17 IP, 23/5 K/BB, 2.65 BB/9, 12.18 K/9, 1.55 GO/AO, .145 BAA, 1.59 ERA, 0.82 WHIP

T. Cahill: 18 IP, 21/2 K/BB, 1.00 BB/9, 10.50 K/9, 2.11 GO/AO, .155 BAA, 0.50 ERA, 0.61 WHIP

Both have pitched extremely well in the first 3 starts, and both have shown improved command. Considering this is the California league, a notorious hitter's park, I think they are both looking like excellent prospects right now. Cahill has shown impeccable control, as well as being a year younger than Rodriguez. Rodriguez' K and K/BB rates are absurd.

Looks like it's going to be a while before this debate is settled.

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Cahill

I do believe Cahill will be a special player when he matures.

paw75

by paw75 on Apr 17, 2008 1:54 PM EDT reply actions

Good thing

I own them both =)

by smk1363 on Apr 17, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions

but

if I had to take 1 of them I’d take Cahill no doubt…but HAR has a chance to be something special too though if he keeps his command in check like he’s been doing this year.

by smk1363 on Apr 17, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions

As an A's fan

I love this debate :)

by mikev on Apr 17, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions

No kidding

Not like the other prospects are sucking, either, although Anderson did get roughed up a bit the other day.

There might be more competition for Pitcher of the Year in the A’s system than any other player/pitcher of the year award.

Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.

by PaulThomas on Apr 17, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

I think you have a right to be excited...

But I think Davis, McGee, Hellickson and Price make for a better competition.

by tt68 on Apr 17, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions

Cahill

Has the “Buchholz Factor” going for him, in that he’s relatively new to pitching, right? I upgraded him before my draft because of this, but unfortunately not enough (he went undrafted).

by siddfynch on Apr 18, 2008 11:03 AM EDT reply actions