After the game last night, Trenton starter Daniel McCutchen was hesitant to discuss his thoughts on a potential call-up to Triple-A Scranton after word got out that Alan Horne had been injured, instead focusing his attention on the well-being of his friend and former teammate.
“I hope and pray Alan’s all right,” said a soft-spoken McCutchen.
“Alan’s a good buddy of mine, and I just heard about it a little while ago. He’ll be in my prayers tonight.”
When I rephrased my original question, choosing to ask him about whether he thought he could compete at the Triple-A level based on where he felt like his stuff was after this start, he said:
“Yeah, I definitely do. I feel like I can compete pretty well here. I’m ready at some point in the year to get up there.”
Mike Ashmore, mashmore98 AT gmail.com
Tags: Alan Horne, Daniel McCutchen
April 11, 2008 at 1:33 am |
Mike,
You’ve seen all 3. please compare each one to the others: Horne, Kontos, McCutheon and Marquez. Include thoughts on upside and their personalities.
Thanks!!
April 11, 2008 at 11:45 am |
Mike:
Following ebyank’s line of questioning. You are the Thunder manager. Health and rest being equal:
- Which of those four pitchers would you choose to start game 7 of the championship series?
- Which of the four would you put in to pitch the ninth inning with a 1 run lead?
April 11, 2008 at 4:48 pm |
I have only spoken to Kontos, but he hasn’t pitched in Trenton yet…
Based on personal preference, I think McCutchen has the best upside, because I know his velocity seems to be creeping up just a tick — although it was a little under what I was told to expect last night — but he’s still a power pitcher.
Personality wise…Horne seems like he’s the most laid back. Marquez, sometimes I feel like I’m wasting his time when I’m asking him questions…I’m sure he’s a good guy, I just never really had a great relationship with him or anything.
For a game 7 start? Right now? Horne. I think he’s the most developed of the four and has what it takes for a situation like that moreso than the others.
Assuming Horne’s spent and I need someone else to pitch the ninth? McCutchen.