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River Ave. Blues ยป Aceves to skip the WBC

Aceves to skip the WBC

February 16, 2009 by Mike 18 Comments

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Via Bryan Hoch, The Mexican Gangster is going to pass on the World Baseball Classic this year, instead focusing his efforts on making the team. Aceves made a big splash last September by making four strong starts and finishing with a 2.40 ERA in 30 big league innings, but beware the low strikeout rate (4.80 K/9), low groundball rate (1.03 GB/FB), high FIP (4.80) and absurdly low BABIP (.234). Sample size is an issue, but he still could use a little more time in a minors after his meteoric rise last season. With the rotation full, Aceves will likely start the year in the Triple-A Scranton rotation, and will be among the first called up if a spot starter is needed. (h/t Patrick)

Yanks saying all the right things about Hughes and Kennedy
Stadium quick hits: Overdue rent, the NHL and food

Filed Under: Asides Tagged With: 2009 WBC, Al Aceves

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