LyondellBasell 649 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 i've never been one to reach for Zack where you usually have to get him, but i might bump him up a round based on this bit of honesty ... talking about opening up in Australia: “I would say there is absolutely zero excitement for it,” Greinke told ESPNLosAngeles.com. “There just isn’t any excitement to it. I can’t think of one reason to be excited for it.” Link to post Share on other sites
96mnc 6,747 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 i've never been one to reach for Zack where you usually have to get him, but i might bump him up a round based on this bit of honesty ... talking about opening up in Australia: “I would say there is absolutely zero excitement for it,” Greinke told ESPNLosAngeles.com. “There just isn’t any excitement to it. I can’t think of one reason to be excited for it.” That's hilarious. And true. He's a really solid pitcher. Top 15 for sure. Link to post Share on other sites
lavaman 747 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I think top 10. Link to post Share on other sites
bbythepier 1,681 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 As a Giants fan, I'm programmed to dislike this guy. But damn if he hasn't shook that social anxiety BS. He's got more swag than Nick Young. Wife? Playmate Contract? Highest bidder gets me Quentin? Go F youself Down Under? Garbage Fantasy wise, he's even more of a stud in that league, division, and ballpark. Still gonna heckle him in Camelback. Link to post Share on other sites
tmw204 16 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Wished he had not gotten injured, He was pitching really good. '14 will be another great year I think. Link to post Share on other sites
sasnumberonefan 761 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I think he thrived off of not being the number one guy on the staff last year. He does well when the pressure is off (somewhat, still plays in LA) should have a top 10 year. Link to post Share on other sites
jets6 41 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 this guy is a stud. he is going to win 20 games Link to post Share on other sites
Backdoor Slider 8,292 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Anyone worried about 3 straight years of declining K-rate? Link to post Share on other sites
bbythepier 1,681 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Anyone worried about 3 straight years of declining K-rate? Fantasy-wise, I am. But watching him last year....looks so different than young Greinke. No max effort, trying to be efficient, is in perfect fielding position after his motion. Maddux-like imo. I posted a mini-story on Lincecum about him possibly making a transition in philosophy. At least in his words. Zack seems to have made the perfect transition. He looks to induce "crappy contact" and saves the strikeout stuff for when he needs to get out of a jam. I realize this is a narrative and the most important thing a pitcher can do is get swings & misses. I'm an underlying stat guy at heart. But damn ZG has so many of his pitches on a string, it's hard for this Giants fan to underestimate his real life value. (Verlander vs Greinke in fantasy......I still want Justin for those Ks. But they're in the same ballpark for sure.) Link to post Share on other sites
TribeFoo 1,425 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Just left his start after two batters. Called the trainer out. More to come. Link to post Share on other sites
supac720 360 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Seems like its always something with this guy. Zack Greinke was pulled from his Cactus League debut Thursday with an apparent injury. Greinke made it through just three pitches before calling for the trainer. It's not clear yet what was bothering him. The Dodgers should provide an update soon. Link to post Share on other sites
dzemens 3,027 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Word is a calf issue. Link to post Share on other sites
96mnc 6,747 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Word is a calf issue. Probably doesn't want to go to Australia like Kershaw. Ryu and Haren time. Link to post Share on other sites
Stickfig13 1,337 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Seems like its always something with this guy. Zack Greinke was pulled from his Cactus League debut Thursday with an apparent injury. Greinke made it through just three pitches before calling for the trainer. It's not clear yet what was bothering him. The Dodgers should provide an update soon. Right...If he isn't getting driven into the grass or afraid to take the field he's a solid arm. Link to post Share on other sites
Stickfig13 1,337 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Word is a calf issue. Probably doesn't want to go to Australia like Kershaw. Ryu and Haren time. To be fair...That is a stupid idea by MLB. Link to post Share on other sites
Travdaddy10 1,071 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Seems like its always something with this guy. Zack Greinke was pulled from his Cactus League debut Thursday with an apparent injury. Greinke made it through just three pitches before calling for the trainer. It's not clear yet what was bothering him. The Dodgers should provide an update soon. Right...If he isn't getting driven into the grass or afraid to take the field he's a solid arm. Just cheaper at the draft. I love it. Last year was a little more dangerous. I hope he has to skip 1 start. Therefore dropping 2 rounds. Link to post Share on other sites
yoda 1,083 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Seems like its always something with this guy. Zack Greinke was pulled from his Cactus League debut Thursday with an apparent injury. Greinke made it through just three pitches before calling for the trainer. It's not clear yet what was bothering him. The Dodgers should provide an update soon. Right...If he isn't getting driven into the grass or afraid to take the field he's a solid arm. Give it a rest Giants homer. You'd be singing a different tune if Greinke were on your team. Link to post Share on other sites
cs3 3,471 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Greinke sure isnt doing anything to fight off that fragile tag Link to post Share on other sites
slaphitter 184 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 · Hidden by The Harsh, February 28, 2014 - No reason given Hidden by The Harsh, February 28, 2014 - No reason given Karma's a bitch, mate Link to post
Travdaddy10 1,071 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Greinke sure isnt doing anything to fight off that fragile tag Despite missing a month because of a fight he still pitched nearly 180 innings. If he hadn't had gotten injured that would have been 5 out of 6 years he pitched at least 200 innings. Injury prone... Link to post Share on other sites
Stickfig13 1,337 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Seems like its always something with this guy. Zack Greinke was pulled from his Cactus League debut Thursday with an apparent injury. Greinke made it through just three pitches before calling for the trainer. It's not clear yet what was bothering him. The Dodgers should provide an update soon. Right...If he isn't getting driven into the grass or afraid to take the field he's a solid arm. Give it a rest Giants homer. You'd be singing a different tune if Greinke were on your team. Not sure how me being a Giants fan prevents me from saying the guy is a great arm and has fluke injuries often.... Link to post Share on other sites
Root Admin Patrick Bateman 7,231 Posted March 2, 2014 Root Admin Share Posted March 2, 2014 Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Sunday that there's no timetable for Zack Greinke's (calf) return. Greinke was unable to throw a bullpen session Saturday as originally hoped and didn't feel any better Sunday. "We're still going to be cautious with him," Mattingly said. At this point, Greinke seems unlikely to make the trip with the Dodgers to Australia. However, he should still have plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day in the states. Link to post Share on other sites
kidtwentytwo 5,508 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Oh there's a time table...it's as soon as the team gets back from Australia Link to post Share on other sites
sasnumberonefan 761 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Kinda pumped he's not pitching in Australia considering the start won't count for (most) leagues. Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousRob 3,490 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Kinda pumped he's not pitching in Australia considering the start won't count for (most) leagues. I completely understand all kinds of different set ups, sizes, and scoring systems. But I do not understand why any league would not count stats from a regular season game. That seems just...well...stupid. Link to post Share on other sites
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