****REAL**** OFFICIAL KERSHAW THREAD (1 Viewer)

[The Ref]

Do yourself a favor and get this kid now if your in a 5x5 setup.

 

[Bojang0301]

Do yourself a favor and get this kid now if your in a 5x5 setup.

He's gonna be on a very limited pitch count. I think he'll show his stuff but he'll be limited.

 

[T Bell]

The LA Times did a quick blurb yesterday announcing his call-up. He's been on a strict pitch count in AA, which is likely the reason for his 0-3 record there (didn't pitch far enough into games to get wins as a starter).

The Dodgers are playing 17 games in 17 days, so Kershaw figures to get three starts. They're going to limit the number of pitches for him, so I'd expect he gets pulled in the 4th or 5th inning unless he's really mowing batters down and not throwing a lot of pitches. This will be an audition for him that will set the stage for the rest of the season.

 

[Bojang0301]

 

[Sammy3469]

Good write-up here...they say he already has 3 plus pitches. Some nasty stuff.

http://mvn.com/mlb-transactions/2008/05/26...kershaws-debut/

 

[B Maverick]

Threw 101 (69 for strikes) pitches in his debut. Started off the day with a K, BB, a double to Pujols (can you blame him) and 2 more Ks.

6 IP, 5 h, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K, 3 era.

Not a bad debut, too bad they couldnt get him the win (although they did win the game in extras).

 

[T Bell]

There were a number of post-game quotes from Cardinals players that expressed some appreciation for his filthy stuff. This guy's going to be fun to watch.

 

[Bojang0301]

Good write-up here...they say he already has 3 plus pitches. Some nasty stuff.

http://mvn.com/mlb-transactions/2008/05/26...kershaws-debut/

Dirty... just dirty. The Kershaw Curve ©

 

[T Bell]

You have to wonder if we're witnessing the beginning of the career of the next Steve Carlton.

 

[Wrigley]

Gets another start tonight vs NYM.

Should be a solid test.

 

[lgamble82]

Stuck at work, no TV to watch the game.

Are they just figuring him out? or getting lucky?

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Stuck at work, no TV to watch the game. Are they just figuring him out? or getting lucky?

He's still pretty raw and the Mets are a good hitting team. These things are definitely going to happen.

 

[lgamble82]

there goes my 2nd place in ERA for the day

 

[lgamble82]

I think I remember reading, he will be limited on innings for the whole season... does anyone have that number, or if I am incorrect

 

[B Maverick]

They were talking about 150 inn this year. They should be able to maintain that since he only has 24 innings in 5 starts. He went 4 only due to the rain delay in Det. At this rate it would take him 30 starts at 5 ip to get to 150 so I dont think thats going to become an issue.

Right now it looks like Penny may go on the DL (MRI didnt clear up anything) and Schmidt isnt close to coming back

He should be good to start for the rest of the year minus a game or two here and there.