Predict Keuchel’s 2019 Numbers

[Stradling]

Ok, lets get this going, who wants to predict his numbers for this year.  I will say 5-5 with a 4.25 ERA, 1.35 WHIP.  Something like that.  Oh and the Braves won’t make the playoffs, but that has less to do with him and more to do with how I value other NL teams.  

[GrittyVeterans]

3.70 Era, 1.2 WHIP.

solid #3 starter

[Chuck]

I have the Braves winning the NL East.

Keuchel: 7-4, 3.48 ERA.

When Keuchel is your 45h best starting pitcher in your rotation, and pretty close to being your 5th best option, it's a good thing.

I like the Braves a lot more than the Phillies across the board.

[Docwaukee]

3.8 era

[Stradling]

I struggle to see him have the same or better ERA than he had last year.  I realize the NL is different but he won’t have spring training and man he gave up a ton of hits last year.  

[AngelsLakersFan]

I don’t expect him to do well.

[Taylor]

4.97 ERA, 1.46 WHIP

[Lou]

$13 million 

[Slegnaac]

I predict he will have a better season than either Cahill or Harvey. 

[Tank]

13 minutes ago, Slegnaac said:

I predict he will have a better season than both Cahill and Harvey combined.

Couldn’t have said it any better myself.

[mmc]

Hilarious thread.  Reeks of insecurity.

[Tank]

9-4, 4.7 era

[tchula]

Kuechel is not what he used to be, but he still delivers 200+ innings in a given year.  Imagine having the prior knowledge that every fifth day you'll practically not have to use your bullpen.  And although his Whip, ERA, etc. are not nearly what it used to be it is still pretty damn good for a #5.  When have the Angels gotten that type of production from any pitcher let alone a #5?  I believe in only pitching half a season Kuechel will have 110 Innings and an ERA of around 3.7-3.8.  Now, playing in the national league will inflate his numbers a bit, but he was an absolute steal for 13 millions a year.

[Stradling]

25 minutes ago, tchula said:

Kuechel is not what he used to be, but he still delivers 200+ innings in a given year.  Imagine having the prior knowledge that every fifth day you'll practically not have to use your bullpen.  And although his Whip, ERA, etc. are not nearly what it used to be it is still pretty damn good for a #5.  When have the Angels gotten that type of production from any pitcher let alone a #5?  I believe in only pitching half a season Kuechel will have 110 Innings and an ERA of around 3.7-3.8.  Now, playing in the national league will inflate his numbers a bit, but he was an absolute steal for 13 millions a year.

A steal at $13 million for half a season, no, not even close.  It also doesn’t take hindsight to know he’s capable of 200 innings, it takes a baseball card, or google.  If the innings is what we want we could have signed James Shields for probably $1 million for an entire season.  Lastly in the NL there’s virtually no chance he gets to 110 innings in half a season.  

[Lou]

48 minutes ago, tchula said:

Kuechel is not what he used to be, but he still delivers 200+ innings in a given year.  Imagine having the prior knowledge that every fifth day you'll practically not have to use your bullpen.  And although his Whip, ERA, etc. are not nearly what it used to be it is still pretty damn good for a #5.  When have the Angels gotten that type of production from any pitcher let alone a #5?  I believe in only pitching half a season Kuechel will have 110 Innings and an ERA of around 3.7-3.8.  Now, playing in the national league will inflate his numbers a bit, but he was an absolute steal for 13 millions a year.

How will playing in the NL inflate his numbers when he gets to face a pitcher?

Also, I wouldn't consider $13M for a 1/2 season for a #5 a steal. 

[Stradling]

5 minutes ago, Lou said:

How will playing in the NL inflate his numbers when he gets to face a pitcher?

Also, I wouldn't consider $13M for a 1/2 season for a #5 a steal. 

The only thing I can think of is he thinks the $13 million is prorated?  In which case, it isn’t a steal but a fair deal for Keuchel, but not for a 5th starter.  

[tchula]

7 minutes ago, Lou said:

How will playing in the NL inflate his numbers when he gets to face a pitcher?

Also, I wouldn't consider $13M for a 1/2 season for a #5 a steal. 

I meant inflate (or in this case deflate).  His number will be a tad better than if he was in the AL obviously. 

[Lou]

8 hours ago, mymerlincat said:

Hilarious thread.  Reeks of insecurity.

Says the guy who started a thread titled: " Your Most Unpopular Angels Take"

That's rich. 

[Stradling]

Just now, Lou said:

Says the guy who started a thread titled: " Your Most Unpopular Angels Take"

That's rich. 

Which is why I didn’t respond, he is special.  

[Lou]

14 minutes ago, tchula said:

I meant inflate (or in this case deflate).  His number will be a tad better than if he was in the AL obviously. 

1. Apparently, it wasn't obvious

2. Got it.

[tchula]

When I said obviously, I wasn't making a reference to my original post.  There mere fact I corrected myself was an acknowledgement that my original point wasn't clear. God bless, does everyone around split hairs when it comes to posting.  I joined because this is the best board to discuss a team and game I am passionate and knowledgeable about.   But I am starting to see people around care more about getting into pissing contest than discussing baseball. 

[eligrba]

Good enough for allowing some posters to drone on and on about how Eppler should have signed him when he had the chance.

[Stradling]

13 minutes ago, tchula said:

When I said obviously, I wasn't making a reference to my original post.  There mere fact I corrected myself was an acknowledgement that my original point wasn't clear. God bless, does everyone around split hairs when it comes to posting.  I joined because this is the best board to discuss a team and game I am passionate and knowledgeable about.   But I am starting to see people around care more about getting into pissing contest than discussing baseball. 

Come on dude, you want to talk baseball, but when we disagree that Keuchel is a “steal” at $13 million for what might amount to possibly 15 starts, you want to call that splitting hairs?  You seem to know the sport, why not support why you feel it is a steal instead of pretending we post wrong.  

[zenmaster]

Better than half the starters we've thrown out there, which isn't saying much 

[Lou]

15 minutes ago, tchula said:

When I said obviously, I wasn't making a reference to my original post.  There mere fact I corrected myself was an acknowledgement that my original point wasn't clear. God bless, does everyone around split hairs when it comes to posting.  I joined because this is the best board to discuss a team and game I am passionate and knowledgeable about.   But I am starting to see people around care more about getting into pissing contest than discussing baseball. 

It's difficult to have a conversation about a point if it isn't clear.

Welcome to the board. Knowledgeable posters are always appreciated. Just a bit of advice - please don't play the victim. it doesn't play well here.