“Probably a five and a half, or six. Some of the things that Roy went through last year are particularly different than this year. He’s working on different mechanics to get himself to the arm slot where he is throwing consistently. He’s going to have a little bit better velocity, and I think he will, as he continues to go through the spring. If he doesn’t gain more velocity through the spring then it will become more of a concern for me. What it is a bigger concern is to get him to a consistent release point and mechanics in his delivery because he is such a precise pitcher. He is so precise that things have to work mechanically well for him to have success. And yea, of course it concerns me. He’s been one of the best pitchers in the game and he’s a guy that we rely on a lot, and I know he’s very accountable for all that stuff, but we need him — I need him to perform and that’s going to be a big part of our club. If he’s not able to perform close to Roy Halladay of the past, it’s going to be a more of a challenge for us.”

ReadingPhilly wrote:He's not worth the pick.

td11 wrote:

Houshphandzadeh wrote:I'm still confused by the first part, though

me, too

i get the backlash against the "strikeouts r bad" crowd but i'd rather have a low strikeout/high OBP guy if possible, and i think Dom has that skillset

MLB Trade Rumors wrote:The Phillies' Yuniesky Betancourt has improved his visibility and it wouldn't be shocking to see a team deal for him before Opening Day. The shortstop has a March 24th opt out date and he's on the Cardinals' list as they look to replace Rafael Furcal.

bleh wrote:Gauntlett Eldemire released. wtf ruben.

Monkeyboy wrote:

ReadingPhilly wrote:He's not worth the pick.

but his Smugness doesn't know that.

Soren wrote:

bleh wrote:Gauntlett Eldemire released. wtf ruben.

23 with a .677 OPS in Lakewood.

Rev_Beezer wrote:Just gave away Mike Cisco to the Angels? I don't follow prospects as much as I should. Was there a personal problem there or something?