2k17: Astros Rotation

[joncarlos]

Keuchel
McHugh
McCullers (if healthy)
Morton (if healthy and effective)
Mike Fiers (if effective)

So that's 5 relatively established guys. And then you've got your David Paulino, your Francis Martes, your Chris Devinski and I guess a little bit of Brad Peacock?

I know no team goes through a season with only 5 starters. It just seems like there's a lot of speculation on Devinski, Paulino and Martes despite there being no place to put them. Who do you have coming out of this mess of 6-7-8 guys as usable SPs?

For the top 5, McHugh actually has good numbers behind the scenes (Ks, ground balls, exit velocity, etc). McCullers has all the stuff but none of the control or health. Morton could be anything. I wouldn't bet much on Fiers. I haven't heard much about Keuchel and don't expect another ace level season, but can he put together a 200 inning, 1.15 WHIP, 3.40 ERA season?

[madducks]

Plus Joe Musgrove.

[Art Vandelay]

Plus Joe Musgrove.

Yeah, Joe Musgrove. I think he is probably one of the Astro's top 5 but heading to triple A because of the salaries/experience of those currently in the rotation. That said, I predict we shall see Joe for 15 or more starts in 2017.

[revo]

Yeah, Joe Musgrove. I think he is probably one of the Astro's top 5 but heading to triple A because of the salaries/experience of those currently in the rotation. That said, I predict we shall see Joe for 15 or more starts in 2017.

OTOH, Musgrove is no longer a rookie and thus his clock has already started. I think he gains the SP5 spot sooner rather than later.

[Kevin Seitzer]

Astros rotation to start the year is announced:

http://m.astros.mlb.com/news/article/220960692/relievers-compete-for-astros-last-roster-spot/

1. Keuchel
2-3. McCullers/Morton
4. Musgrove
5. Fiers

McHugh starts on DL.

[mjl]

I bought heavily into Morton after reading http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/insta...f-astros-camp/ and seeing that he's maintained the velocity through spring training. Spring training stats are one thing but if a guy's pitches actually look better that's worth noticing.

(Similarly, my going a bit too hard for Wacha in both my auctions thus far is because he's got his fastball working, maybe better than before: http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseb...3499807ce.html)

[Moonlight J]

I was hoping to get Morton in Tout, but he went $6 so I went after Devenski as I like him in his role & skills

[GwynnInTheHall]

Astros rotation to start the year is announced:

http://m.astros.mlb.com/news/article/220960692/relievers-compete-for-astros-last-roster-spot/

1. Keuchel
2-3. McCullers/Morton
4. Musgrove
5. Fiers

McHugh starts on DL.

Are you sure your source is reliable?

[Hornsby]

I listened to an interview with Morton, and I was really surprised by his demeanor. He came across as surprised by the velocity increase and really unsure if he could maintain it. Shocking in that he was honest, which made me like him, but I just didn't have the cash to top Mike in dollar days.

[Sharky]

I got Fiers for $2 in our 12 team AL only. Would have loved Morton (who went $1 in dollar days). Does Fiers make it as a starter through June? Was hoping for some IP and cheap wins.

[chancellor]

I got Fiers for $2 in our 12 team AL only. Would have loved Morton (who went $1 in dollar days). Does Fiers make it as a starter through June? Was hoping for some IP and cheap wins.

I'd say 50/50. IMO, he's the least talented of the group, but McHugh's already hurt, McCullers has an injury history, and Morton was hurt most of last year.

And GITH - LOL!

[fuhrdog]

Paulino suspended 80 games for PED violation, ineligible for post season per ESPN