Mound Musings: A Stroll Around 30 Rotations

NL West

Arizona: The big question in Arizona's rotation is Trevor Bauer's ETA. Bauer has an 11.2 K/9IP, but his control is a questionable (4.8 BB/9IP). I like him quite a bit, but with Wade Miley sporting a 2.41 ERA, Bauer may have to wait for an injury. Then the Dbacks have Tyler Skaggs (10.2 K/9IP, 2.3 BB/9IP in Double-A) who's also nearly ready and has a ceiling approaching Bauer's. An embarrassment of riches.

Colorado: With Juan Nicasio and Alex White getting roughed up by the Astros recently, the only interesting name in Colorado is Christian Friedrich. Friedrich is coming ...

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