2012 Freddy Garcia performance thread.

[BRNXBMRS]

That was painful to watch last night.

[AuroraBomberalis]

It's not like I was expecting the guy to pitch a shutout, but you expect him to at least keep you in the game (which, strangely enough, he actually did). Five wild pitches? That's just not Garcia. He didn't even give up many hits either, which I suppose is a sliver lining. It's not that he was getting rocked, he just couldn't throw strikes at all.

[BRNXBMRS]

It's not like I was expecting the guy to pitch a shutout, but you expect him to at least keep you in the game (which, strangely enough, he actually did). Five wild pitches? That's just not Garcia. He didn't even give up many hits either, which I suppose is a sliver lining. It's not that he was getting rocked, he just couldn't throw strikes at all.

No question, he is the 5th starter, he couldnt grip the ball.

[ajra21]

That's the worst I've ever seen him pitch. It was hard. However, having throw 35 pitches in the first inning, he still managed to get another three plus innings without imploding and putting the team in a huge hole. He'll improve, give us decent and above average production for a guy who is probably behind two other starters who are currently not in our rotation at present. He is what he is and we were all happy when we re-signed him during the offseason.

[False1]

He is what he is and we were all happy when we re-signed him during the offseason.

i wasn't an advocate actually. I expect meaningful regression from last year and he is always an injury risk. Pulling for the guy, but even before the other changes to the rotation I thought Cashman should have tapped out after one incredibly valuable season.

[ajra21]

i wasn't an advocate actually. I expect meaningful regression from last year and he is always an injury risk. Pulling for the guy, but even before the other changes to the rotation I thought Cashman should have tapped out after one incredibly valuable season.

Fair enough, I also expected regression from him but felt the signing was worth it because it's only a one year deal.

[35Knucklecurve]

No question, he is the 5th starter, he couldnt grip the ball.

I was wondering about that - gripping the ball. Temps were probably in mid-40's last night.

[BRNXBMRS]

I was wondering about that - gripping the ball. Temps were probably in mid-40's last night.

Had to be, I dont remember if the umps allowed the pitchers to blow on their hands.

[effdamets]

5 Wild Pitches... holy F!
I thought they got ridda Burnett.....

[DJ27]

5 Wild Pitches... holy F!
I thought they got ridda Burnett.....

I actually thought of that too. Hope it was just a bad night.

[effdamets]

I actually thought of that too. Hope it was just a bad night.

Well - he certainly cannot keep tossing away 5 WPs a night and expect to stay in the rotation

[nhyankeefan]

Watching Freddy battle last night and never give in kind of reminded me of El Duque, but with worse stuff. I'm hoping the cold weather was what bothered him and he'll improve in his next start. If he can't he won't be in the rotation for long.

[R.V.47]

Still early, but hes making Girardis decision very easy when Pettitte or Pineda are ready to go.