Danks MLB Debut
Today is the day. John Danks pitches at 1pm Central on WGN. He's going against Johan Santana. Yikes. Today's Austin American Statesman has a nice article discussing his journey to the Show. It also discusses how the MLB does the best job in celebrating how special it is to debut in the Big Leagues. Danks turns 22 one week from today. He said, "It's surreal, but it's starting to sink-in a little more now."
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i am nervous
Forget Danks ...
This is probably pretty close to where he'll...
by Stealfirstbase on Apr 8, 2007 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
3 up
was it me
and now
Even though
WGN
i've avoided hearing him
danks
I'm thinking of turning it off because i don't think i can stand to see him do well, but i also dont want to watch him fail if that makes any sense
trade
I'm just saying after watching them both pitch
after 1 start each?
My gut tells me they will have even careers, with danks possibly being slightly better.
I dunno
I think Danks going to be a stud (and for the record I wish we hadn't made that trade), but for '07 I still believe McCarthy is going to be the better pitcher over the course of the season.
Only one start each...
Man
The GM's can't see into the future
Because
I never mentioned I was judging his stats
It's even more
http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/
I think this blog is more fit for you.
sure
What are you even trying to argue?
judgements are made about players
I'm saying you're retarded
Let's cut to the chase, I'll be you that McCarthy has a better year than Danks.
this year it is a toss up for me
Ok so your argument is
This is your argument? We're sure about this? Whatever, it's become apparent that you're an idiot. And great stuff (which Danks doesn't have as McCarthy commands his secondary pitches better than Danks), doesn't lead to success. Just ask Adam Eaton.
you can keep on letting other people
keep trying convince yourself
stuff
Not to mention Volquez has good stuff.
Were you actually watching the game?
He walked more people in his minor league career than McCarthy and from watching McCarthy last year, it's obvious that McCarthy has better command of the breaking stuff. What part of your argument makes sense?
commanding his mediocre breaking stuff better
Wait
Look, it's become obvious that you've never watched either of these guys pitch and knows very little about baseball. If you think that 1) better stuff = better pitcher 2) Danks had good command today 3) You can judge pitchers by one start, any further argument is just a waste of bandwidth.
my point was
Not saying danks won't be, but saying he will be great by seeing todays outings is kind of far fetched.
Danks
He's gonna be good for a long, long time.
What a awesome statement.
...duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
by TexGoesYard on Apr 8, 2007 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
It makes perfect sense
We saw Tejeda have a start this season better than Danks, yet no comment on how good he is going to be?
by TexGoesYard on Apr 8, 2007 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
That
So I'm not allowed to comment on Danks (in a thread devoted to Danks) unless I make a corresponding comment about a current Ranger?
You're an idiot.
Not really
You people are retarded
by TexGoesYard on Apr 8, 2007 3:12 PM CDT reply actions
the kronster
70 Comments on Danks?
He is gone
by LoneStarBallUser on Apr 9, 2007 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Daniels definitely needs
trades
Where would this team have been last year
McCarthy and Danks have the exact same ERA after one start.....my goodness, hindsight is a wonderful thing.
my point is
hell how long was the juan gonzalez trade thread on the newberg board?
Last year without Aki?
Maybe last place.
Who cares?
Danks
please dear God
its one fricken start. give it some time - at least half a season
by knockoutking24 on Apr 9, 2007 12:21 AM CDT reply actions
The Danks trade
Shut Up People!
by myoungfan11 on Apr 9, 2007 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
You know this is going to happen everytime
by shallrelicme on Apr 9, 2007 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
No
Funny how you called me retarded
Psychology 101
"Everyone shut up and forget about it!"
Despite this comment's declarative force, the real strength of discussing this stuff is to investigate the situation with as many facts as possible. We certainly don't know the outcome of this trade on April 9th. But it's also fun to consider how this might unfold.
Agee w/ it all
Just to add my two cents: Masset wins a Cy Young before either Danks or McCarthy, but McCarthy will make more money that the other two combined b/c he'll sign on as a spokesman for McDonalds in the next two years. Danks, well I can't think of any amazing future for him just yet.
Data
Just based on one start, the wisest move might have been to sign Kip Wells for one year (#3 or #4 starter) and see if Danks could deliver at the All Star break. But one week is not enough data to know that outcome.
If McCarthy vs. Danks is a wash this season...
IOW, I think Danks will struggle to keep his ERA below 5, and will likely be demoted to AAA or the bullpen.


















