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It's his 5th season in pro-ball and he hadn't pitched in a full season league until this year. Not sure why as his numbers or control were never bad. Big kid with a big, heavy fastball but reportedly working on the secondaries. From BP's top 10 Astros prospects (wasn't on the list but was in the "Prospects on the Rise" section): "1. RHP Joe Musgrove: A former supplemental first-rounder in a stacked 2011 draft class, it has taken Musgrove some time to get going on the developmental side. Last season was a coming out party of sorts for the big and broad righty, as he was able to put together over 75 innings of high-quality ball for Tri-City, spearheaded by a solid plus fastball that can sit 91 to 95 mph with good life down in the zone. His curve is a second potential swing-and-miss pitch, and there is some feel for a change-piece, which he worked in with more comfort as the season progressed. It’s not an elite package, but Musgrove has a chance to develop into a solid number-three or number-four starter in time, and could potentially handle late-inning work, as well, should Houston so require. He’ll step up to full-season ball in 2015 and should be in play for next year’s top ten list assuming continued growth over the next year." And a BP report from a few days ago: "Joe Musgrove, RHP, Astros (Lancaster, High-A): 6 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 9 K. Musgrove has a 54-1 K-BB ratio thanks to an impressive repertoire that features a cutter/slider hybrid, a fastball that hits 95 and a curve that shows bat-missing potential. At 6-foot-5 and 230 pounds, he has a strong, starter body, and if the change comes around he can work his way into a mid-rotation profile. He's likely not long for Lancaster." Syndergaard 2.0!

Kiley McDaniel said in his last chat that "one of our new writers will be writing up this start for tomorrow" in regards to Hoffman's start. So maybe he's with Fangraphs full-time now, or at least a regular freelancer.

So basically Mike Trout-lite?

Terrible defence this inning.

It's not a reviewable play

"Boy Reyes covers a lot of ground." Swirsky must not watch much baseball.

lol Reyes

Chuck Swirsky is doing the play-by-play on the Chicago broadcast lol

http://i.imgur.com/E5jDiMm.png Mods please

Omg 2 run homer. 4 RUNS PANIC cf

BUST Gave up a 2 runs.

Your sanity is long gone.

The 2008 AL East was crazy.

Dunedin Blue Jays!

Izturis played in Dunedin today.

Lol at the people who want to fire Gibby.

Joe Musgrove is actually looking like he might be a guy. Definitely shouldn't be labeled a bust yet.

He got transferred to the 60 day DL. I doubt they clear a 40-man spot for him when he's healthy. You'll never seen him in a Blue Jays uniform again.

Sanchez is utter trash. I don't want to see his big ears again this year.

Wilner probably got divorced because his wife complained about the Rogers bill.

Wilner would make a great case study for some neurological study into delusional behavior. He is legitimately ill.

Welcome to the forum, Buck.

Do the Yankees have enough pieces for Tulo? Not too familiar with their farm. Severino, Judge, Bird plus more.

A spambot? Or has Adam Lind's mom truly joined the forum?

Osuna is a better argument than Hoffman. Still Thor easily though.