Garrett Mock returned to the rotation in Syracuse and tonight pitched a three-hit shutout in the Chiefs' 3-0 victory over the Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park.
"I'll be a starter, a reliever or a pine-tar boy," the 26-year-old right-hander said Monday, moments after throwing his first complete game.
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Congratulations to Garrett Mock. Great guy. Like him as a person but just hasn't been consistent at the MLB level.
In 2009, the competition for starters is thick already:
1. Lannan
2. J. Zimmermann
3. Martis
4. Olsen (arbitration eligble)
5. Detwiler
6. Stammen
7. Strasburg (must be signed)
8. Chico
9. Mock
2008 to me is a tryout for 2009 with the exception of Strasburg who isn't here yet.
And don't forget Balestar. It is nice to have young arms in the wings....