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    Matt Barnes

    posted at 4/18/2012 4:47 PM EDT

    So far Matt Barnes has made the Sally League look like facing Little Leaguers.
    Another gem today (6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 9K).

    His 3 outings so far below:

    4/8     5 IP   2H   0R   2BB   9K
    4/13   5 IP   1H   0R   0BB   7K
    4/18   6 IP   3H   0R   0BB   9K

    Totals:
    16IP , 6H , 0R, 2BB, 23K , ERA=0.00, WHIP=0.50

    On his way to Salem soon?
     

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    Re: Matt Barnes

    posted at 4/18/2012 6:03 PM EDT

    In Response to Matt Barnes:
    So far Matt Barnes has made the Sally League look like facing Little Leaguers. Another gem today (6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 9K). His 3 outings so far below: 4/8     5 IP   2H   0R   2BB   9K 4/13   5 IP   1H   0R   0BB   7K 4/18   6 IP   3H   0R   0BB   9K Totals: 16IP , 6H , 0R, 2BB, 23K , ERA=0.00, WHIP=0.50 On his way to Salem soon?
    Posted by ADG


    Barnes was a great draft pick, the key is to bring him along slow and we could have a much better starter than Kelly or Renaudo will ever be.  Matt has some nice stuff and the confidence not to allow anything to get to his head along the way.
     

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    Re: Matt Barnes

    posted at 4/18/2012 6:20 PM EDT

    That's type of numbers Bard was expected to do in his first year in this organization. Obviously did not happen.

    Keep a close tab on Barnes. He could be here quickly.
     

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    Re: Matt Barnes

    posted at 4/19/2012 10:41 AM EDT

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    Re: Matt Barnes

    posted at 4/19/2012 11:07 AM EDT

    He vaulted past Ranaudo before he picked up a professional baseball. Finally, we have a stud pitching prospect who looks like a near definite winner. That's what we get when we have some top picks. 

    3 picks this summer in the top 37 again. I like our chances.
     

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    Re: Matt Barnes

    posted at 4/19/2012 12:01 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Matt Barnes:
    That's type of numbers Bard was expected to do in his first year in this organization. Obviously did not happen. Keep a close tab on Barnes. He could be here quickly.
    Posted by Mt200


    True, but Bard played in Lancaster.
     

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    Re: Matt Barnes

    posted at 4/19/2012 12:13 PM EDT

    He's only doing what he's expected to do right now.  He was put at a level where he could simply adjust to a 5 day professional routine without worrying about the hitters he's facing.  Certainly great to see him dominate while making that adjustment, but he's a 21 year old in low A ball.  Check back in a month or so when he's in Salem.  
     

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    Re: Matt Barnes

    posted at 4/19/2012 1:56 PM EDT

    We have had our share of pitchers living up to the hype over the last decade.  I hope Barnes is the next one, but I think on the week Bowden gets the DFA we should stay calm.

    Barnes will be 22 in 2 months. At age 21, Bowden in AA: 72 hits 104 innings, .92 WHIP,  8.7 K/9,  with a 2.33 ERA.
     

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    Re: Matt Barnes

    posted at 4/19/2012 3:43 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Matt Barnes:
    We have had our share of pitchers living up to the hype over the last decade.  I hope Barnes is the next one, but I think on the week Bowden gets the DFA we should stay calm. Barnes will be 22 in 2 months. At age 21, Bowden in AA: 72 hits 104 innings, .92 WHIP,  8.7 K/9,  with a 2.33 ERA.
    Posted by tom-uk


    I think Bowden still has a shot at meaningful contribution.  I hope he's not released - I'm sure he won't clear waivers.
     

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    Re: Matt Barnes

    posted at 4/19/2012 4:23 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Matt Barnes:
    In Response to Re: Matt Barnes : I think Bowden still has a shot at meaningful contribution.  I hope he's not released - I'm sure he won't clear waivers.
    Posted by slomag


    Meaningful like he's been the last 3 years. Please.
     

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    Re: Matt Barnes

    posted at 4/19/2012 6:26 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Matt Barnes:
    In Response to Re: Matt Barnes : Meaningful like he's been the last 3 years. Please.
    Posted by ADG


    20 IP of slightly above average relief last year for the MLB minimum.  Just seems like he's never been given a chance in the pen for the Sox.  
     

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    Re: Matt Barnes

    posted at 4/19/2012 8:00 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Matt Barnes:
    In Response to Re: Matt Barnes : 20 IP of slightly above average relief last year for the MLB minimum.  Just seems like he's never been given a chance in the pen for the Sox.  
    Posted by JB-3


    So it means the previous regime didn't think much of him or he just wasn't good enough. Did he pitch in any high pressure situations?