33. Chuck James – Atlanta Braves (24 years old)James posted and ERA of 3.78 and a 1.24 WHIP on his way to an 11-4 rookie season with the Braves. He’s a bit of an enigma though. Some absolutely love this guy and expect him to develop into a very solid MLB starter. Others though, including this writer, aren’t as convinced. He is an extreme fly ball pitcher as evidenced by his 0.51 GB/FB ratio, and there’s only so much Andruw Jones can do to help you when you give up 1.51 HR/9. His 79% stranded runners rate from last season isn’t likely to hold up either. Proceed with caution.
Chuck James 2007 Projections
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GP
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GS
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W
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L
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Sv
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CG
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Sho
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IP
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RA
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ER
|
BB
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K
|
WHIP
|
ERA
|
|
26
|
26
|
13
|
7
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
149
|
71
|
65
|
50
|
115
|
1.22
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3.91
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34. Noah Lowry – San Francisco Giants (25 years old)Lowry is a marginal young pitcher who needs to rediscover his strikeout ability. His 4.74 K/9 from last season was downright horrible, and his 1.55 K/BB ratio doesn’t make up for it in any way. He’s still young, and his minor league numbers suggest that he can still become a solid middle of the rotation type pitcher, but he’s no power pitcher, so those expectations are a bit optimistic.
Noah Lowry 2007 Projections
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GP
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GS
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W
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L
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Sv
|
CG
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Sho
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IP
|
RA
|
ER
|
BB
|
K
|
WHIP
|
ERA
|
|
31
|
31
|
11
|
12
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0
|
0
|
1
|
183
|
94
|
87
|
66
|
127
|
1.37
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4.29
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35. John Lieber – Philadelphia Phillies (37 years old)Lieber is a consistent innings eater that generally provides decent value in the wins and ratio categories. The problem is that he’s not even assured a rotation spot at this point, as the Phillies brought in a bunch of new starters, but failed to find a new home for him. If he lands a rotation spot he’s worth drafting late, but you have to watch during the spring to see how his PT shakes out.
John Lieber 2007 Projections
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GP
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GS
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W
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L
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Sv
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CG
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Sho
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IP
|
RA
|
ER
|
BB
|
K
|
WHIP
|
ERA
|
|
32
|
32
|
12
|
13
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
196
|
116
|
107
|
32
|
124
|
1.32
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4.89
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36. Josh Johnson – Florida Marlins (23 years old)This guy has “overrated” written all over him. For starters he’s been experiencing arm troubles all spring, and I wouldn’t bet on more than 20-25 starts. Second his value is bloated due to that 3.10 ERA from last season, which he will find very difficult to sustain in the NL East. Talk up his huge rookie season at the draft, and watch someone else take him four rounds too early.
Josh Johnson 2007 Projections
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GP
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GS
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W
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L
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Sv
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CG
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Sho
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IP
|
RA
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ER
|
BB
|
K
|
WHIP
|
ERA
|
|
27
|
26
|
10
|
10
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
158
|
80
|
73
|
74
|
120
|
1.50
|
4.19
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