PT TOMORROW: AL West—Slim rotation pickings in OAK
Jan 3 2018
As shown by wide variance in pre-season IP projections, rotation uncertainty is everywhere—and it certainly reigns in OAK. The only near-consensus is that Sean Manaea (LHP, OAK) enters the new year as the staff "ace" despite a volatile and disappointing 2017. Age (26), pedigree and a promising 2016 debut still give the A's (and us) hope. But Manaea's control was up and down last season, and his SwK, Dom and velocity all faded throughout. With a 4.86/5.16 ERA/xERA in 15 second-half starts, he has much to prove.
Beyond Manaea, the Opening Day / 1H rotation prognosis is anyone's guess, though there are plenty of candidates with questionable upside. Ongoing shoulder woes held GBer Kendall Graveman (RHP, OAK) to 105 IP in...
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