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« on: January 23, 2008, 07:10:07 PM » |
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Any chance he gets an opportunity to fight for a rotation spot in Spring Training? I really think he's poised to break onto the scene if the Pirate FO gives him the opportunity. His game is so unique on the mound, I'm not even sure who I'd compare him to. Let's put it this way, give SB a chance and I think he could turn into the next Sean Burnett. And trust me, that's a good thing!
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« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2008, 07:14:18 PM » |
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Unless something happens to one of the guys penciled into the rotation I think Burnett is working to make the team as a reliever. As GB21 says most relievers are failed starters and Burnett is one of those.
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« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2008, 07:17:56 PM » |
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Failed starter? I respectfully disagree. The only thing Burnett has ever failed at is keeping his fiance away from Ryan Doumit's goods. The guys a bulldog who will really surprise some people if he gets an extended look in Spring Training. Remember where you heard it first.
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« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2008, 07:22:13 PM » |
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I really think he's poised to break onto the scene
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« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2008, 07:23:34 PM » |
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Care to elaborate a bit more on that? The only thing I'm laughing at in regards to Burnett is that this joke of an organziation didn't give the guy a chance after the ridiculous spring training numbers he put up.
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« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2008, 07:30:21 PM » |
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This organization has helped to butcher the careers of more pitchers in the past 15 years than I care to think about. It's enough to make me sick. Pitiful...
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« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2008, 07:33:05 PM » |
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Gunner speaks the truth. Burnett has about as much chance of succeeding in '09 as JVB, Steve Cooke, Larry McWilliams, Neal Heaton, or Jim Rooker.
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« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2008, 07:33:43 PM » |
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Failed starter? I respectfully disagree.
Well, he was good and then he got hurt, that much we can probably agree on. Ain't nothin' wrong with him pitching some middle relief while we try to get rid of Morris. It will probably come down to Burnett vs. Dumatrait as the 3rd lefty in the pen, and that guy may also get an occasional spot start. Good to see you posting, JWill ... |
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« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2008, 07:54:33 PM » |
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I think he will make the roster as a middle reliever as Syracuse notes. Saw that the Bucs watched him carefully while he pitched in the Winter leagues and I believe that he is important for us, even if it is as a relief pitcher. We are not deep in bullpen lefties for several levels down, and I think they will try to move Marte if they can get Burnett to succeed in a role out of the pen. Marte is one guy who might bring something mid-summer, but we will need another lefty to replace him.
With not a lot to watch for in ST, I think Burnett's performance will be one of the more interesting ones to follow.
Nice to be up and running again!
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« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2008, 11:49:58 AM » |
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Burnett as a reliever is a scary proposition. He cannot strike out batters. He gives up a lot of hits. He is therefore not a pitcher who can be brought into a game with runners on base, or runners on 3rd and less than two out.
Isn't that typically when a reliever is most needed?
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« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2008, 12:32:33 PM » |
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Burnett as a reliever is a scary proposition. He cannot strike out batters. He gives up a lot of hits. He is therefore not a pitcher who can be brought into a game with runners on base, or runners on 3rd and less than two out.
Isn't that typically when a reliever is most needed?
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« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2008, 02:15:24 PM » |
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Burnett as a reliever is a scary proposition. He cannot strike out batters. He gives up a lot of hits. He is therefore not a pitcher who can be brought into a game with runners on base, or runners on 3rd and less than two out.
Isn't that typically when a reliever is most needed? Not always. Sometimes you wan't a guy to come in and give you a couple of innings- long relif. Thats where Sean would fit in. He would not be a fireman- as you say- and he would not be a late inning guy. not at first. |
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« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2008, 04:58:34 PM » |
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Middle relief is exactly where he needs to be. The opposing team won't see him more than once so they can't tee off on him the second time through the lineup and if he has success it will be build up his confidence which is important for any pitcher especially one coming off all the problems the Burnett has had.
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« Reply #13 on: January 25, 2008, 12:48:59 AM » |
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In the last 2 years combined at AAA hes averaged less than 5 innings per start,less than 2 strikeouts per start,held batters to a .300 average and walked more batters than hes struck out.Those are not numbers you want for a reliever in the majors,forget AAA.
He has one role on the team and thats an inning eater and spot starter when they dont want to make a roster move. With Duke on the staff they will need someone to cover 3 or 4 innings every once in awhile and thats the perfect role for him. Hes cheap and hes out of options so hes basically used in that role or hes gone
His last good season was in 2003 in AA and his K/IP ratio was still poor,and had got worse 3 years in a row as he moved up a level each year. Since then hes not looked good save for a few starts here and there
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« Reply #14 on: January 25, 2008, 01:31:41 AM » |
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I don't think Burnett had a bad rookie year, but that was back in 2004. Due to injuries, he hasn't been the same. He hasn't pitched in the majors in four years and hasn't really done much in th eminors either. Are his fastball and velocity up?
I like Sean Burnett and hope he does pitch well again, but he has a lot of ground to make up and really needs to prove that he can pitch again.
I think it might be more interesting to know more about Burnett's fiance and Ryan Doumit. I didn't think Burnett was engaged?
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