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QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 22, 2013 -> 05:09 PM) It could be any number of things. He might only be hitting 85 or 87 with his fastball; they may have been counting on him developing a secondary pitch and it didn't happen; he may be uncoachable; he may provide a poor attitude in the clubhouse otherwise; they may have been trying to clear room for spots at the AA roster and didn't have room for him on the AAA roster (Rule 5 related); he may have requested his release. Guys typically don't get released when they're that young for no reason. The fact is, we simply don't know why they released him.Seems to be a quality kid from articles and interviews! I guess we will see what he brings in the spring.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 21, 2013 -> 05:54 PM) Yes. HR to some extent too. Worry less about the numbers that you do in the majors (ERA, H/9) and more about those numbers because they will paint a better picture of what kind of pitcher you have. Problem is that sometimes, especially in the minor leagues, those numbers lie. Thanks for the explanation! Looking at this kids track record I think last year was him trying to do too much...especially in double A. Way too many walks for a sinker baller. That's why I was surprised Tampa gave up on him so fast, 6th rounder and just 2 1/2 years with good to very good success initially. We shall see!

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Nov 21, 2013 -> 11:29 AM) He is a future reliever for sure. Guys who usually don't have good peripherals like him tend to work better in the bullpen. (most see a spite across the board actually) Guy who can come in and induce a double play late in the game if he pans out.What do you mean by Peripherals? BB/K's?

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 21, 2013 -> 11:28 AM) Welcome to the board! Thanks

Floethe is a very interesting pickup! He is a groundball machine and has shown, when he throws strikes 3 average major league pitches. He also doesn't give up the longball very often. I can see him as a very good pick-up, nothing to lose! Alot to gain.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Nov 19, 2013 -> 03:49 PM) To put it in to context, Floethe was picked 9 picks after Marcus Semien.