rainman23 wrote:brock middlebrook wrote:I'm not worried
he'll be fine
I'm starting him with confidence next time out.
Interesting. I can see why anyone would advise patience here. But why in the world would you be starting him "with confidence"? Are you enjoying the way he's murdering your numbers every time out?
I don't mean to be rude, but if there's a REASON for immediate optimism I'd sure like to hear it.
I think Verlander is overrated but I'd start him with confindence too. He has a solid track record and his bullpen has let him down which is part of the bad ERA. I really wouldn't be worried about him if you are an owner. His HR/FB is 21.9% which won't keep up and his LOB% is 46.5% which is absurdly low.