Even Pitcher Knocks Kendrick Around in Shellacking
March 11th, 2009 by MattKendrick’s line today:
3 IP, 10 H, 8 ER, and 2 base knocks for Jo-Jo Reyes.
Kyle Kendrick is a nice kid. It’s really a shame to see him struggling like this, but I wonder how much longer Manuel should keep him in the mix before declaring him as out of the running for the 5th starter’s spot.
The Phils head north in about 3 weeks. Should Kendrick be given 2 more turns? If he pitched lights out, would Charlie and Rich forget his early spring troubles and give him the spot? What if Happ and Park continue to impress?
I have no confidence in Kendrick to be able to turn this around in time to give the Phillies a chance to win every 5th day. A spot in the Iron Pigs rotation seems inevitable at this point.
Is it time to pull the plug on Kyle? Or am I prematurely evaluating his spring?
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Kyle has been pitching batting practice for the opposition since the All-Star game. It looks like Chan Ho or AJ for the the 5 spot in the rotation. I do hope that in Allentown Kyle can get back to the success he had earlier, so he can help when the Phillies almost inevitably need him.
Long term, I see Kendrick’s future as a guy who comes in out of the pen and gets you a DP ball. It’s just a matter of when we turn that page.
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