When the Rockies signed Kendrick to a one-year, $5.5 million contract, the move had its detractors and defenders. The detractors offered a simple argument: he’s not good. From 2007 to 2014, Kendrick amassed a 4.42 ERA and a 4.65 FIP in 185 starts for the Phillies. The defenders, and I count myself among them, submitted a similarly uncomplicated claim: while he’s not good, he’s good enough. His ERA and FIP for his career were unimpressive, but he was also decent at limiting walks (2.6 per nine) and home runs (1.1 per nine). Not only that, but he can fill out innings on two levels.
Another poor outing by Kyle Kendrick is cause for concern
