IMO, Duffy isn't getting you more than 70-75 IP in '24. He just hasn't pitched enough in the past 4 years and is aging. I'd say pair him with Bradford, however both are Lefty.CowtownAg06 said:
Rangers are in such weird spot. IF (big IF) everyone comes back healthy they have plenty of depth in the 2H. They are razor thin for 3-4 months. You will need someone in that stretch. Right now it's Duffy? I want that next man up to be Bradford, but I get what game they are playing.
I hope they know something I don't about Winn/White/Leiter, but I'm very skeptical.
I think Bradford gets the 5th spot, unless Leiter or Winn are phenomenal. I just don't see the benefit.
Duffy will likely be in the BP. I do think he'll make the club and they likely move deGrom to the 60 to make a spot.
I agree about Winn/White/Leiter. It is likely mental at this point. For Winn, he has had some stumbles/health nags the past couple years. He had a great PRWL stint, so we'll see if he is past that.
Spring Training... all pitchers are going to have a breakout Cy Young year. Until they don't.