Bobby Parnell as a starter?

So, small sample size notwithstanding, I really loved his line tonight. Not only that, his breaking pitches were working very well for him to night, particularly his slider which was downright filthy. Given that his last start was about as different as night and day and to steal a line from SNY, Bobby Parnell could be a good #4-5 starter, Boom or Bust? I haven't made up my mind yet, and I'm curious as to what you all think

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You’re out of your ever-loving mind. – Chris Carlin

Look at this guy. – The Goofy-sounding(and looking) Adam Shine

I think Parnell needs a few more starts to better gauge whether he’s the real deal before we start annointing him the next Sandy Koufax.

by BNTHIS on Aug 14, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions

Read my FanPost.

Summary: Let’s not get too excited, but there ARE some legitimate changes that Parnell made to improve his chances at being a long term starter (which are still kinda low, but rising).

"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw

by squid92 on Aug 14, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions

Remember the opponent

The Giants are made-to-order for Bobby Parnell. They’re predominately right handed and swing at everything. They’re wont to chase his slider out of the zone and pound his sinker to the ground.

Still, hats off to him. Whenever a pitcher posts a 7K/0BB game, it’s worthy of praise.

by All Shook Down on Aug 14, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions