I think Suarez earned the right to make one of the first 5 starts next year while at age 29 McDermott and Young are finishing whatever they need to do so the Orioles can control their age 37 seasons at Arb 2 if they are any good.
I might be off on the years.
Povich's progress this past month was enticing enough I do think he is closer to Kremer in the 3/4 section of the rotation than a swingman.
Suarez has been so good this year I think it is bad mojo between Elias and his clubhouse if he doesn't get a few turns early. Clubs using detailed video analysis rigorously to spot mechanics they can fix to unlock this kind of production I also think overrides anything ZiPS or PECOTA or whatever floats your boat there would say about Suarez's demographics.
If we don't sweep but survive, I think Friday is an interesting discussion if you use Povich or Suarez in Yankee Stadium Saturday.
I usually agree regarding the timing. But not in this instance. His character and integrity is a big part of the public diacussion around Charlie Histle. It's a healthy discussion we should have.
He made public opinion part of his legacy. Not because of his fame (i.e. normal athletic stardom). But in how he tried to use it to gain support for his HOF push. His character is a big part of who he was.
Ultimately you couldn't resist adding your opinion on the man. It's part of the discussion and Pete's legacy.
It looks like Sal can be 3rd or 4th any given day.
Hyde isn't going to mess with Burnes, but you could also hook the Game 2 or Game 3 starter after 17-18 batters faced, use one of those high velo lefties on Witt, and go to a righty for Sal during the third time through the order.
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