What a curious case. He began his career under a false name and age. He bounced around the minors for several years, mostly stinking up the place wherever he went. He tried starting, closing, and doing middle relief, and always seemed to have an ERA of around 6.00. He's had Tommy John surgery, and, of course, let's not forget the whole murder thing....
But when I watch him pitch, I see a big burly guy with pretty good stuff. I've seen him pitch inside effectively, and I've see a nice sweeping breaking ball. The only down side I see is his control and command is lacking. When he misses, he misses over the plate where he gets tagged.
Certainly a bizarre career...as strange as any I've seen. With Bergesen, Tillman, Arrieta, Matusz, Britton all stinking miserably, I'm tickled pink to have a guy who can get us 6 innings without getting completely torched.
