Ohlendorf, Karstens and McCutchen were all acquired at the Trade Deadline and may be ready to take spots away from others who have been rotation fixtures for a few years. That said, it'll take a monster showing in March to merit any consideration on draft day.
News: Pittsburgh SP Jeff Karstens didn't pitch poorly on Tuesday but didn't factor into the decision in a loss to the Brewers. Karstens allowed three runs -- one earned -- on five hits over six innings. He walked one and had six strikeouts.
Analysis: Karstens' year is now over, he won't pitch again in 2008. He heads into 2009 as a very low-end mixed league starting pitching option with upside because he is young
Jeff Karstens pitched well enough to get a win Tuesday but left with a no-decision. He allowed three runs (one earned) on five hits and a walk while striking out six over six innings.Karstens has a solid 4.03 ERA in nine starts since arriving in the Steel City, but his high WHIP and lack of strikeouts suggest that he's been a bit lucky.
MLB.com reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (2-6, 4.37 ERA) will start Tuesday, Sept. 23, against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Jeff Karstens returned to action on Tuesday September 16. .. [...]
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Numbers in parenthesis for each team indicates total runs scored that game. Numbers next to each pitcher indicates earned runs.
The run differential is based on total runs each team scored when Jeff Karstens has a decision. (i.e. win/loss) Similarly, the opposing pitcher listed also received a decision.
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