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« on: August 14, 2008, 06:57:38 pm »
Any one else think that the move to having Moehler in the rotation over Sampson and the Wolf trade solidified our starting rotation? Our rotation definitely isn't top 5 in the league but is it good enough to help us reach that 90 win plateau Coop has set forth.
Wolf has an era of 3.63 since joining us and the Astros have won all 4 of his starts. Recently, compared to his first two starts (which were 4.1 and 5 innings), hes gone 6 and 7 innings which of course helps the bullpen have to pitch less innings (Compare that too Hernandez or Cassel's starts). He's pitched well and has always given the offense a chance to retake the lead. Wolf has simply been solid so far.
Moehler pretty much came out of no where for us at least. Kinda makes me wonder if he should have been starting from the beginning of the season instead of Sampson. Even Sampson kept saying that his stuff is better when he has a "tired arm". I'm not exactly sure how to discribe his (Moehler) pitching because at first I was under the impression that he was a groundball pitcher but after looking at his stats he could be either one depending on the day. I guess it would be easiest to simply say that hes just been all around solid and that his experience simply shows when he goes out there to pitch...he just knows how to do the job.
Of course there's Oswalt who has been pretty good since coming back from the injury. It looks like hes finally going back to his normal consistent self. Hes definitely our ace.
Wandy has been good this year but for some reason I can't go into a game where hes pitching and think "oh we have a good chance at winning". You kinda have to hold your breath during the first three innings or until you see how his curveball is working in the game.
The worse pitcher we have starting for us is definitely Backe. Though he has good stuff and its like the Wandy situation when it comes to watching him. Though, even if he does have his stuff crisp, he is always a possibility for exploding one inning with his control issues.
The rotation is better than it was at the beginning of the year most definitely. I want to say its good enough to lead us into stronger playoff wild card contention and Coop's 90 win plateau but I'm not sure yet. You can't really say its too early for Moehler he's pitched plenty of games and done well and I have faith that Wolf will put up good numbers for us.
Maybe our biggest question isnt our rotation anymore...maybe its our line up.
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