Pedro Is Back

[a700hitter]

He went 5 innings giving up 2 earned runs on 5 hits and 3 walks. He struck out 4 including his 3,000th k. Despite the 3 walks, he had very good command after missing so much time. He topped out each inning from 87-89. mph If he can throw in that range consistently, he will win consistently.

[Cocos Disciples]

Yikes, he must have been aching to get that 3000th K. 4 shy and you have to wait a year? Killer for an ego like Petey.

[BoSox21]

I hope he comes back strong. At this point, it's obvious the contract he got after 2004 was a bad move for Minaya but considering he's the reason I became a Red Sox fan in the first place, I wish him all the best

[a700hitter]

Yikes' date=' he must have been aching to get that 3000th K. 4 shy and you have to wait a year? Killer for an ego like Petey.[/quote']He was 2 short.

[Thumper]

It's a joy to see Pedro pitching, even if it isn't in a Sox uniform. I'm happy to see that he got his 3,000th K and I hope he goes further and get's stronger.

 

I've had the ut-most respect for him ever since he put Don Zimmer in his place back in the 2003 ALCS.

[a700hitter]

I've had the ut-most respect for him ever since he put Don Zimmer in his place back in the 2003 ALCS.

I am strongly opposed to elder abuse, but that Gerbil Zimmer had that coming since 1978. I only wish it had been Spaceman Lee throwing him down.

[TheKilo]

He went 5 innings giving up 2 earned runs on 5 hits and 3 walks. He struck out 4 including his 3' date='000th k. Despite the 3 walks, he had very good command after missing so much time. He topped out each inning from 87-89. mph If he can throw in that range consistently, he will win consistently.[/quote']

 

While he looked pretty good for a guy fresh off major shoulder surgery, let me remind you of a few things.

 

1. 2 ER in 5 innings is pretty good, but not a spectacular start.

 

2. It's the NL.

 

3. Two of his four strikeouts were of the pitcher, Aaron Harang.

 

4. It's the NL.

 

5. He only threw 76 pitches, against a better team that may only last him through four or so. Let's see if he can build up any kind of stamina before saying he can win consistently.

 

6. It's the NL.

[a700hitter]

While he looked pretty good for a guy fresh off major shoulder surgery, let me remind you of a few things.

 

1. 2 ER in 5 innings is pretty good, but not a spectacular start.

 

2. It's the NL.

 

3. Two of his four strikeouts were of the pitcher, Aaron Harang.

 

4. It's the NL.

 

5. He only threw 76 pitches, against a better team that may only last him through four or so. Let's see if he can build up any kind of stamina before saying he can win consistently.

 

6. It's the NL.

I need to remind you of something:

 

It's Pedro. He is unlike any other.

[TheKilo]

I need to remind you of something:

 

It's Pedro. He is unlike any other.

 

Was**

 

I love the guy, but his shoulder isn't what it was. he can be a very good pitcher in the NL and get by on guile.

 

You think he'd be successful in the AL?

[Ray10]

Pedro isn't what he used to be that's for sure but he is still a pretty decent pitcher. And congrats to him on getting his 3000th K tonight.

[See Red]

Was**

 

I love the guy, but his shoulder isn't what it was. he can be a very good pitcher in the NL and get by on guile.

 

You think he'd be successful in the AL?

 

No but we sure could've used him the other night when that young kid whom we got with Pedro's compensation pick had to take the mound for us the other night

[Mr Crunchy]

as much as i loved petey he could no longer beat the teams in the al east

ny owned him and he knew it

even baltimore toronto and to an extent tampa bay were hitting him in the end

teams that didnt see him such as the west coast clubs,,couldnt touch him but if he cant beat ny he isnt worth 15M per

of he gets stronger he will be a force to reckon with but if he cant break 90 they'll catch him even in the nl

[a700hitter]

IMO he's one of those guys like El Tiante who has a pitching IQ that is off the charts. Tiant was a big winner long after his heater had abandoned him. Pedro doesn't need to hit 90. He just needs to be healthy. He could figure out how to get hitters out if he had to throw left-handed.

[Mr Crunchy]

yeah but tiant was also a horse,a big assed guy who was still throwing

he threw 165 pitches in game 4 of the 75 world series when he was probably well into his 40s

consider#s of innings

1973 272 ip

1974 311 ip

1975 269 ip

1976 279 ip

they say he was 5.'11 190 and born in 1940

i'd say he was 5'9 225 and born in 1934

plus he is the only man on earth who could keep a cigar lit in the shower

 

luis tiant

what would you pay today to see him pitch like he did then??

spinning like a f***ing top,the mustache,the glare,the fat cheeks,that f***ing curve ball that started at 2 feet above your head then dropped on the outside corner like a log wedge

christ i loved that guy

 

anyways

petey hasnt come close to those #s ever and its been 10 years since he went over 230ip

when petey hits 100 pitches hes done,patient teams wait him out

i wouldnt want to have to beat him but he isnt the best pitcher in baseball by a long shot anymore

[CrespoBlows]

I'd rather have the kid who just pitched a no-hitter for the Red Sox.

[redsoxrules]

second start : 5IP 6H 1BB 4K 0ER... throwing 92 pitching

[VA Sox Fan]

Good job by Petey!

[redsoxrules]

Pedro after 3 starts

 

 

2-0 1.69ERA 16IP 18H 4BB 17K 1.38WHIP

 

EDIT: his WHIP is a little high , but considering what he has been trough , he's doing pretty good so far