Volquez and Tejeda

by Allen13 on Nov 18, 2006 8:50 AM CST

I think if Volquez is going to be any good, much depends on Tejeda. The two seem to feed off of eachother being back to back in AAA. I like the fact that people think that "V" is personable, but I would much rather have Clemens demeanor on the mound. If, and i know it is a big if, these two and Millwood are solid, than we only have two spots left in the rotation.

Millwood, Garland, Padilla, Tejeda, and Volquez 2006

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Tejeda

needs to be penciled in as our #5 going into the season if we're gonna have a shot at the West. We need two quality starters for the 2 and 3 spots, plus a veteran on a one year contract who can man the 4th slot and eat some innings. There are a few decent options out there who might be willing to do a one year deal. Tomo Ohka, Tony Armas, John Thomson, Kip Wells, ect...

I think counting on two young guys to anchor the back of the rotation is folly. If Volquez is ready, then let him break in via the bullpen.

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by thedirkatron on Nov 18, 2006 9:39 AM CST reply actions

More likely

Millwood
Vazquez/Buerhle/Garland (in the order of likelyhood)
Wells
Tejeda
Volquez

by Nichols22 on Nov 18, 2006 10:40 AM CST reply actions

Vazquez

has a no-trade clause I think, so not sure how likely that is. I can't imagine Kip Wells as a 3rd starter, either.

by t ball on Nov 18, 2006 11:34 AM CST up reply actions

I think you're wrong

Kip Wells could be a very good third starter... assuming we're planning on winning about 60 games next season.

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by thedirkatron on Nov 18, 2006 1:01 PM CST up reply actions

I say

You go get two starters, and let someone step up in spring training to fill the #5 spot (Volquez, Rupe, Loe, etc...)

by i hit straight ball very much on Nov 18, 2006 11:36 AM CST reply actions

No

we need

Millwood
Buerhle
Padilla
Tejeda
Volquez?

"I'm sick of hearing about the DVD and how they are untouchable." - Dan McDowell

by Agreen07 on Nov 18, 2006 11:37 AM CST reply actions

I don't

see how you can count on Volquez for anything, given how he's struggled in the majors with his control. I also think that unless he has a command epiphany, he can best help in the pen for the time being - not that the pen is necessarily where they need him at the moment.

I think it's probably more likely that Danks could do okay in the rotation to start the year than Volquez.

by Brett Perryman on Nov 18, 2006 4:20 PM CST reply actions