2012 Hiroki Kuroda performance thread

[grizy]

On pace for 200IPs and about 115ERA+.

Those are really good No. 2, borderline No. 1 type of numbers.

[Yankees1962]

On pace for 200IPs and about 115ERA+.

Those are really good No. 2, borderline No. 1 type of numbers.

The dude knows how to pitch and he has good weapons to use against opposing batters.

[snapple]

The dude knows how to pitch and he has good weapons to use against opposing batters.

And he's hella awesome to watch. I hope we can sign him for another year.

[NelsonMuntz]

Dude was nasty tonight.

[ymike673]

Great outing! Any word yet on how badly he was hurt by that linedrive?

[philleotardo]

Great outing! Any word yet on how badly he was hurt by that linedrive?

Mixed. Kuroda downplayed it but was on crutches. X-rays showed contusion but it sounds like Girardi's going to hold off making next-start decisions.

[just-blaze]

Great movement on his fastball tonight sitting at 91-93.

Very nice.

[AnA-bombforA-rod]

He pitched outstanding. Fastball and slider combo dirty.

[ymike673]

Mixed. Kuroda downplayed it but was on crutches. X-rays showed contusion but it sounds like Girardi's going to hold off making next-start decisions.

Since there is an off day next week they could just skip Kuroda's next start without changing the rest of the rotation.

[Yankees1962]

Since there is an off day next week they could just skip Kuroda's next start without changing the rest of the rotation.

Not really, their offday is Thursday as they have five games to be played between now and then which means Kuroda's turn comes up on Wednesday.

[GimeMoMuny]

The dude knows how to pitch and he has good weapons to use against opposing batters.

Yes, indeed. He's very aware of what he has and how to make the most of it. I like his style.

I hope the contusion is minor, cause I get the feeling that he was about to string a bunch of nice games together.

[ThePinStripes]

lower ERA and WHIP than CC now.

[ThePinStripes]

6.0 IP, 2ER with 8K against a good offense and no posts? Not one?

[tim2nyy]

I think the big difference between now and the beginning of the season is his ability to pitch his way out of situations with men on base. He got into some jams tonight and had a somewhat elevated pitch count, but he was able to turn in 6 solid innings and only got burnt by the 2 run HR. He's quietly become a very dependable part of the rotation.

[MoVaughnEatsAlot]

6.0 IP, 2ER with 8K against a good offense and no posts? Not one?

No we only post when he's bad! I need him to go back to pitching 5 ER in 5 innings damnit!

[Yankees1962]

6.0 IP, 2ER with 8K against a good offense and no posts? Not one?

At least we're not getting posts like the following any longer.

Originally Posted by BRNXBMRS

This guy sucks.

[nnysiny]

pitching like a real veteran. he looks damn near unflappable

[35Knucklecurve]

I think the big difference between now and the beginning of the season is his ability to pitch his way out of situations with men on base. He got into some jams tonight and had a somewhat elevated pitch count, but he was able to turn in 6 solid innings and only got burnt by the 2 run HR. He's quietly become a very dependable part of the rotation.

He really walked the tightrope a few times, but he didn't fall off. Maybe the rain effected his grip on the ball a little. He performed surgery out there last night and it was fun to watch. You just had the feeling he was going to make Atlanta beat him instead of beating himself.

[BRNXBMRS]

Walk a fine line last night, ggod to see him get out of it.

[BRNXBMRS]

At least we're not getting posts like the following any longer.

So if my opinion differs from yours than I am mocked?

[Yankees1962]

So if my opinion differs from yours than I am mocked?

Your opinion isn't being compared to my opinion, it's being measured against Kuroda's performances and right now he has a 124 ERA+.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/28950/hiroki-kuroda

[BRNXBMRS]

Your opinion isn't being compared to my opinion, it's being measured against Kuroda's performances and right now he has a 124 ERA+.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/28950/hiroki-kuroda

Great, right now he is a completely different pitcher from when I posted that he sucks.

[teknetic]

So if my opinion differs from yours than I am mocked?

You stated he sucked, when in fact his career numbers state the opposite. It's cool you think he's good now, but there's a good chance you'll be back on that "suck" bandwagon sooner than later.

[snapple]

Dude is total swag

[False1]

Well done, sir.