Hector Santiago after May 7 (5.19 ERA at that point) ---

[Angel Oracle]

55.2 innings, 39 hits, 3 HRs allowed, 48/18 Ks/BBs, 2.60 ERA, 1.02 WHIP

 

Now that's the guy we need.    The 3 HRs allowed is a pleasant surprise, given his GB/FB ratio the past 3+ months (45/110).

He's helped of course by pitching in 3 pitching friendly parks in the AL West (Anaheim, Oakland, and Seattle).  

[DMVol]

He can make the Trumbo trade a good one by himself if he keeps it up.....if Skaggs recovers and is on the same path he appeared to be on when he got hurt, it's a very good trade....

[laagamer]

It's the best possible time for this to happen with Skaggs out and Wilson sh*tting the bed. 

[Angel Oracle]

The one issue is the pitch counts still being a little high, although 98 pitches in 6 innings vs. Boston is pretty solid, especially allowing just 2 hits. 

 

Combining current success with recent success, the best rotation going forward is:  Richards, Weaver, Santiago, Cobbler, and Nibs.  

Edited August 12, 2014 by Angel Oracle

[DMVol]

Combining current success with recent success, the best rotation going forward is:  Richards, Weaver, Santiago, Cobbler, and Nibs.  

We don't have much choice at this point....they are it....

[Season Over]

His performance since May 7th can be seen as a stand against racism. 

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

He's really turned his season around. I'll be the first to admit I didn't think he would. He looked so bad early on. I have confidence in him now when he takes the mound.

[Angelsjunky]

Good to see that. If Wilson keeps on sucking our postseason rotation might be Weaver, Richards, Santiago and Shoemaker. Gulp.

[DoubleOffTheWall]

I don't care about pitch counts that much.

 

If he goes 6 IP 2 ER, then he is succeeding brilliantly. 

[wopphil]

And on the year, he has a better ERA+ than Weaver.

[WallyWorld]

And on the year, he has a better ERA+ than Weaver.

 

why don't you go sit in the corner, Jered, and think about that.

[Second Base]

The bullpen is so deep and so good, all the Angels actually need from the likes of Santiago, Shoe & CJ is 5 innings and 3 ER.

[Hollyw00d]

Blantiago has turned his season around. He still has some improving to do to really be consistent and reliable but there's no doubt he has the ability

[The God of Runs]

From an overall ERA standpoint he's the second best starter at 3.59. If he got any kind of run support, he could have a lot more wins. 

[Oz27]

If the playoffs started now, I'd want Santiago starting game three. It's only a couple of months ago that would have seemed downright laughable.

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

The bullpen is so deep and so good, all the Angels actually need from the likes of Santiago, Shoe & CJ is 5 innings and 3 ER.

I wish that was true. With the way the offense has been since the ASB, that won't get the job done. In most games, the starters can't give up more than a run if the team is going to have a decent chance of winning the game.