
Originally Posted by
rcal10
I would agree with this. And from Tennessee it is not a long way to the majors. I just do not see him in the rotation in 2018. Probably not even in the majors, but if he is not all year.
As for the 100 innings I referenced in my post, that is what Cease said he was shooting for. I know it was not you who commented on it. But I wanted that pointed out as well. Cease said he was looking forward to 20 starts and 100 innings. Really 100 minor league inning is not a small accomplishment. Especially coming from 40 the year before. Sure healthy all year and not missing a start, I guess he could get to 150. I just do not think that will happen with him, nor do I think they want it to happen. I think they will monitor him closely. Just as an example, lets use Syndergaard and his first year in A ball. 103 innings. The next year in A+ and AA he threw 117 innings. Then the following year in AAA he threw 133. What is the hurry with Cease?
I would think in 2018 his goal would be about 140 to 150 innings. Then in 2019 I could see him in the rotation.
However, this is really putting the carriage before the horse with Cease. First, he has to stay healthy. Then he has to produce numbers.