Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke is not rushing to sign a long-term deal with the team. "I'm comfortable with my pitching ability," Greinke said, "to (the point) where I feel like I'm going to pitch (well) for a while. I don't need to get a long-term deal because I feel I'll be able to pitch (well) and earn a long-term deal when I become a free agent." Greinke indicated that a decision to eventually sign a long-term deal will also depend on the team's success. A potential deal would likely be a three-year contract similar to the one Tampa Bay Rays SP Scott Kazmir signed last year. The Royals could elect to trade Greinke down the road if he is not willing to sign a long-term contract, according to general manager Dayton Moore.
Tampa Bay Rays SP Scott Kazmir allowed four hits and six walks in just over four innings during Game 5 of the World Series, according to The Baltimore Sun. He was pulled after walking consecutive batters to start the fifth.
News: Rays SP Scott Kazmir didn't pitch well Monday at Philadelphia in Game 5 of the World Series, but he managed to keep the game tied until the rains came and forced a suspension. He allowed two runs on four hits in four innings, walking six and striking out five.
Analysis: Kazmir went no more than six innings in any of his last 12 regular-season starts, so high pitch counts remain a recurring problem for him. His strikeout potential remains second to none, but he'll never emerge as a Fantasy ace if he can't cut down on his walks. Considering he's only 24, though, you should still draft him as a No. 2 Fantasy SP with upside
Scott Kazmir was awarded a no-decision after the Rays came back to tie the game with the Phillies in the top of the sixth inning before Game 5 was suspended.Kazmir had the most walks in a World Series appearance in over a decade with six walks in just four innings, but he wiggled his way out of jam after jam allowing just two runs in his four innings of work. He wasn't at his best, but he kept the game within reach for the Rays.
Scott Kazmir the losing pitcher in Game 1 of the World Series, has adjusted his mechanics slightly to better control the Philadelphia PhilliesÂ’ running game, acording to Yahoo! sports. He has been telegraphing his move to the plate by lowering his head just prior to delivering his pitch.Kazmir took the loss in Game 1 and allowed seven baserunners on base. The Phillies have stolen 12 bases in the postseason and five in the World Series.
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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 Scott Kazmir has a decision. (i.e. win/loss) Similarly, the opposing pitcher listed also received a decision.
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