tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652377080594581288.post4006101939136572563..comments2023-10-18T23:08:31.910-04:00Comments on The Bat Shatters: 2010 Year in Preview: Seattle MarinersAdam Kruegerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460938738580518447noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652377080594581288.post-86306584420256987272010-02-03T12:59:03.565-05:002010-02-03T12:59:03.565-05:00Good points. The one thing that concerns me sligh...Good points. The one thing that concerns me slightly about Lee long-term is the K rate - just not elite. But he does a great job of controlling the rest of his game. I'm interested to see how his numbers look after playing in Safeco w/ that OF defense.(sic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00232618356606130981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652377080594581288.post-52899162666207742012010-02-03T12:26:49.073-05:002010-02-03T12:26:49.073-05:00I think the biggest thing is that he's back in...I think the biggest thing is that he's back in the AL. Last year, prior to the trade, he pitched to the tune of a 3.14 ERA but also had a 1.30 WHIP (which is much closer to his career avg. than his '08 campaign was) and his SO/9 decreased. Post-trade, those peripherals look a little better, but he also got a lot more run-support in Philly than he was getting in Cleveland. Now he's going back to a situation where run-support is going to be suspect, and again, it's the AL. The vast expanse that is Safeco will probably insulate his stats somewhat, but I'm not convinced he's as sure of a thing as it would seem. Don't get me wrong, still a very good pitcher, but he's no King Felix.Adam Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460938738580518447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652377080594581288.post-57832363055120045302010-02-03T11:52:17.139-05:002010-02-03T11:52:17.139-05:00Nicely done. I'd be interested to hear your r...Nicely done. I'd be interested to hear your rationale on Lee, i.e. why you think he will not do well. I'm quite high on him for 2010.(sic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00232618356606130981noreply@blogger.com