cbfranchise3
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Now 7-0, with a 1.08 ERA, definitely been the best pitcher in baseball so far.
I watched the game tonight (first baseball game I have watched this year), and Willis has total confidence in his defense. He threw a first pitch strike to almost every batter. That Marlins defense is a huge reason why that pitching staff is so good, and they weren't even playing with Castillo tonight.
Also, when Willis pitches at home in the white unis, his fastball is almost untouchable. It already seems like 95 with his strange delivery, but when you add that it comes straight from a white uniform, it seems like 98. He normally only throws around 91-92.
Oswalt pitched well tonight, but just lost to a better pitcher.
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i don't think willis is better than oswalt. don't get me wrong, willis is amazing, but i think oswalt is better.
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Overall, I agree. But this year, Willis has been much better. Credit some of that to the fact he has a better team behind him.
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flyingswoosh
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cbfranchise3 Wrote:Overall, I agree. But this year, Willis has been much better. Credit some of that to the fact he has a better team behind him.
yeah, i completely agree. willis has the 2nd best double play combo in baseball, behind him.
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Oswalt is better than Willis. But, man, D-Train is bringing it right now. He's pitching better than his amazing start in '03. Can he hold up for a full season this year? That is the question.
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GDawgs88 Wrote:Oswalt is better than Willis. But, man, D-Train is bringing it right now. He's pitching better than his amazing start in '03. Can he hold up for a full season this year? That is the question.
He's had trouble holding up in years past. He has a 22-7 record before the All-Star break and a 8-11 record afterwards.
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who thinks he can win 30 games?? I don't know if he can hold up, but he's definately off to a good start.
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Herd Fan 4-Life Wrote:GDawgs88 Wrote:Oswalt is better than Willis. But, man, D-Train is bringing it right now. He's pitching better than his amazing start in '03. Can he hold up for a full season this year? That is the question.
He's had trouble holding up in years past. He has a 22-7 record before the All-Star break and a 8-11 record afterwards.
Yeah, that's what I mean. He's never put together two great halfs. If he does, you can print playoff tickets for the Marlins.
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