Through 7 starts Dickey was unbelievable, going 6-0 with a 2.33 ERA. But there's a reason Dickey is a journeyman. Unless he really did figure out his knuckleball and can turn into a Tim Wakefield-type (overall reliable with bad starts sprinkled in), I expect him to regress to his prior level of performance.
His out-of-nowhere mastery reminded me of 2007, when Jorge Sosa (admittedly different because he's not a knuckleballer) went 6-1 with a 2.62 ERA in his first 7 starts for the Mets. Sosa went 1-5 with a 7.00 ERA in his next 7 starts and was demoted to the bullpen.
I fear a similar fate may await Dickey.
Give him alittle more of a chance before writing him off already. He really had no control of the knuckball last night and couldnt throw his fastball for strikes. I would like to see how he rebounds next start before panic takes over.
ReplyDeleteknee jerk much, poop?
ReplyDeleteDamn, this is why I wish I had more time. I started writing this after his last start. Looked up Jorge Sosa and even Dave Williams, just was never able to finish it.
ReplyDeleteYeah, agree with jleary, in this case, U RA Dickey, give the guy a break, it is one bad outing. I bet the mets are not sweating it, and neither should you.
ReplyDeletenice bounce back game for Dickey......too bad KRod blew today
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