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Jon Niese

I was just wondering what you guys think about Jon Niese.  He has flown under the radar and seems to be exremely underrated.  I think he has the potential to be a #3 or possibly #2 starter in the majors.  It isn't all about all about velocitu even though his isnt that bad (90-92), has a great curve 12-6, and inconsistent change-up so I see no reason why he can't turn out like an Andy Pettitte or good Barry Zito.  What are your thoughts?

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a what Barry Zito?

a GOOD Barry Zito?

Thats a ridiculous comment, as it implies Barry was not ever any good. The dude won a Cy Young and posted some other very strong seasons. Even if he is toast now, still an open question, he has done almost everything you could hope a prospect to turn into.

by nms on Jul 16, 2008 1:40 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

To Defend

I believe what he is saying is that we have seen two sides of Barry Zito and he is saying it would be the good Zito and not the bad Zito. Though, I do agree that a good Zito would mean more of an ace type of pitcher, but Barry did have some mediocre seasons after his cy young.

by asyouwish33 on Jul 16, 2008 2:20 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kind of what he said

I meant to say the good version the one from 2001-2002 excluding 2002

by Pelferized on Jul 16, 2008 2:26 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to assume that's a typo

because 2001-2002 excluding 2002 = 2001

by joltinjoe on Jul 16, 2008 4:23 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lol

Yea sorry it was late in the east coast 2001-2006 excluding 2002

by Pelferized on Jul 16, 2008 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a fan but

I’m not sure he’s a “2/3” type. I’d say, if he develops, he’s a solid mid-end of the rotation type (when he’s on, then more mid-rotation; if he has an off year, more back of the rotation). Somewhat your “typical” (and I use that loosely) lefty.

But that’s me.

by toonsterwu on Jul 16, 2008 9:36 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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