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Originally Posted by Scoobz0202
Cueto when he is at his best is most definitely not a #2/#3. He is easily a #1 and over the past few years has been one of the best pitchers in major league baseball. No idea why he is pitching like he is this year for the Royals and to a degree with the Reds. With the Reds before the trade there was talk amongst fans that he had to be hiding an injury because he is a definite ace.
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You're right, the way I phrased it. At his best Cueto is a #1. What I meant to say is that I don't think he will ever be "at his best" anymore, and that he's "at best" a #2/#3 going forward for the rest of his career. Keep in mind, still a very good pitcher. But I think the recent downturn in performance is the start of his drop into very good but no longer great veteran starting pitcher that all these young studs eventually reach. So the Royals aren't getting #1 ace Cueto.