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  • Jordanfan23
    Sports Game Junkie!!!
    • Jul 2002
    • 1468

    #1

    Edison Volquez

    Is it just me, or is he the worst 1st inning pitcher since Harang, and then in the 2nd he turns into Jose Rijo and becomes untouchable???

    If this guy can get his 1st inning control under wraps, I think we may get the pre Tommy John Volquez back soon!!!
  • shifty_b
    Rookie
    • Mar 2011
    • 189

    #2
    He hasn't always done it in the first inning, but thus far this year he sure is good after the damage in tje first inning.

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    • Jordanfan23
      Sports Game Junkie!!!
      • Jul 2002
      • 1468

      #3
      Re: Edison Volquez

      No, in years past he has been very solid in all innings, he is just struggling this year spotting his breaking balls especially, which in turn is leading to walks and also forcing him to throw very hittable fastballs with runners on when he's down in the count.

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      • st0rmb11
        All Star
        • Nov 2008
        • 5167

        #4
        Re: Edison Volquez

        Originally posted by Jordanfan23
        Is it just me, or is he the worst 1st inning pitcher since Harang, and then in the 2nd he turns into Jose Rijo and becomes untouchable???

        If this guy can get his 1st inning control under wraps, I think we may get the pre Tommy John Volquez back soon!!!

        I was thinking the same thing. I haven't been able to see him pitch yet this season, but I assume he's struggling with control..? I know he has always relied on swings and misses, and it seems like over the past year or so, teams have gone in with the approach of making him throw strikes.
        but of course, pre-Tommy John Volquez would be great, but I wouldn't even mind seeing the Volquez from September of last season. When he was, what? 4-1 with a sub 2 ERA?

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        • Jordanfan23
          Sports Game Junkie!!!
          • Jul 2002
          • 1468

          #5
          Re: Edison Volquez

          Originally posted by st0rmb11
          I was thinking the same thing. I haven't been able to see him pitch yet this season, but I assume he's struggling with control..? I know he has always relied on swings and misses, and it seems like over the past year or so, teams have gone in with the approach of making him throw strikes.
          but of course, pre-Tommy John Volquez would be great, but I wouldn't even mind seeing the Volquez from September of last season. When he was, what? 4-1 with a sub 2 ERA?
          He walked 5 the other day I believe, most in the first 2 innings. They also say it takes 2 years to come completely come back from Tommy John, and we are a few months from that! I have no doubt he will get right, and getting a healthy Cueto and Bailey back will definitely bolster the rotation. Though with the way Leake, LeCure, and Wood pitched, we are going to have some decisions to make as far as the rotation and 25 man roster!

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          • travis72
            Banned
            • Aug 2009
            • 1491

            #6
            Re: Edison Volquez

            Originally posted by Jordanfan23
            He walked 5 the other day I believe, most in the first 2 innings. They also say it takes 2 years to come completely come back from Tommy John, and we are a few months from that! I have no doubt he will get right, and getting a healthy Cueto and Bailey back will definitely bolster the rotation. Though with the way Leake, LeCure, and Wood pitched, we are going to have some decisions to make as far as the rotation and 25 man roster!
            Yeah, I believe Volquez will get things worked out, hoefully soon. Personally I think Cueto to take Lecure's place in the rotation and put Bailey in the pen. Atleast to start off with. Wood and Leake I think both deserve to be in the Majors. IMO they are not bullpen guys with the way they throw. Bailey however I feel could be very successfull in relief.

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            • Sandman42
              Hall Of Fame
              • Aug 2004
              • 15186

              #7
              Re: Edison Volquez

              Well he is a rookie.












              Sorry that never gets old for me.
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              • Chaos81
                Hall Of Fame
                • Mar 2004
                • 17150

                #8
                Re: Edison Volquez

                Originally posted by Sandman42
                Well he is a rookie.
                I knew what your post was going to be as soon as I saw your name as "last post" with the thread title.

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                • Sandman42
                  Hall Of Fame
                  • Aug 2004
                  • 15186

                  #9
                  Re: Edison Volquez

                  Originally posted by Chaos81
                  I knew what your post was going to be as soon as I saw your name as "last post" with the thread title.
                  I'm way too predictable.
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                  • snepp
                    We'll waste him too.
                    • Apr 2003
                    • 10007

                    #10
                    Re: Edison Volquez

                    Originally posted by Jordanfan23
                    No, in years past he has been very solid in all innings, he is just struggling this year spotting his breaking balls especially, which in turn is leading to walks and also forcing him to throw very hittable fastballs with runners on when he's down in the count.

                    His first innings do suck. Over .800 OPS allowed and an ERA of five and a half.
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                    • Highroad214
                      Rookie
                      • Mar 2011
                      • 88

                      #11
                      Re: Edison Volquez

                      Maybe if he didn't wear his hat like a freakin' moron, he'd be able to pitch better.



                      Well, that wouldn't really help, but at least he wouldn't look like a jackass.

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                      • travis72
                        Banned
                        • Aug 2009
                        • 1491

                        #12
                        Re: Edison Volquez

                        Originally posted by Highroad214
                        Maybe if he didn't wear his hat like a freakin' moron, he'd be able to pitch better.



                        Well, that wouldn't really help, but at least he wouldn't look like a jackass.
                        LOL, thats funny even thou your a Cubs fan I have to agree. Being a farmboy I am not a real big fan of how some of these kids where there hats now days.

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                        • st0rmb11
                          All Star
                          • Nov 2008
                          • 5167

                          #13
                          Re: Edison Volquez

                          he has to wear his hat like that because of his damn dreadlocks. cut your hair, Edinson! quit trying to look like Manny

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                          • JBH3
                            Marvel's Finest
                            • Jan 2007
                            • 13506

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Highroad214
                            Maybe if he didn't wear his hat like a freakin' moron, he'd be able to pitch better.



                            Well, that wouldn't really help, but at least he wouldn't look like a jackass.


                            There might be something to this, Dontrelle Willis wore his hat the same way.
                            Originally posted by Edmund Burke
                            All that is needed for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing.

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