The State of the Rotation

Hyun-Jin Ryu looked much better last night as he pitched much differently than the power pitcher he used to be. The curve and changeup are his “go to” pitches with the fastball in the 89-90 MPH range and an occasional 91-92 MPH just for effect. He can be effective when pitching like this, but there is little margin for error. The way I see it, he is our Number 5. Lots of teams would love to have the Ryu who pitched last night as their Number 5.

Everyone’s Number 1 goes tonight, as again Clayton needs to step up… again! Brandon McCarthy is pitching like a Number 2. He is focused like I have never seen and has proven the half season with the Yankees was no fluke. Ladies and Gentlemen, as crazy…