[Leach] And now it’s official, Zebby Matthews optioned to St. Paul, meaning Abel will start the season in the rotation.

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  1. So the expectation is then:

    Ryan

    Ober

    Bradley

    SWR

    Abel

    With Matthews, Morris, Prielipp, Klein the 4 in line

    With:
    Rogers

    Banda

    Sands

    Funderburk

    Chafin

    Topa

    Orze

    And one of Bowman, Altavila or Kent in all likelihood.

    That leaves Festa to return to either starting or relieving. Also means to keep an eye on Ober as if he keeps losing velo there may be something bigger there

    Im worried. And thats underselling it. In terms of capability, construction/makeup and in health

    HOWEVER. I have belief in Abel and Bradley to be really nice pieces this year

  2. Abel has looked strong this spring, to me he earned a spot. Would really like to see Festa get a shot in the bullpen once he’s ready to go.

  3. Is Walker Jenkins healthy? Hoping he might be a Sept call up… or sooner depending on how awful this team might be

  4. Abel earned it no question. I think this year has become make or break for Ober sadly.

  7. Hope we see Jenkins at some point this year. Going to be really interesting to compare this years starting lineup to the 28 lineup after the lock out.

  9. I really like and believe in Zebby but he didn’t look like himself. This was the correct call.

  10. Well deserved for Abel.  He was a top 50 prospect for several years… until control problems derailed him.  He has pretty damn good stuff, I can completely see a breakout season if coaching can help him find something or fix the control issue.

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