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Originally Posted by Palaaemon
Jim Atwell is moving fast, what with his increasing improvement each month. He will soon be bypassing Weaver and Green, (perhaps by the end of the end of the season if not sooner) not only due to his own merit, but also because of Green's seemingly confusing downfall and Weaver's inconsistency. Look for more good outings from him but don't be surprised to find some growing pains along the way while he grows, but no doubt about it, he belongs in the WPK.
Have a good night!
Palaaemon
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Indeed.
And his most current ratings, according to our scouting department, if anything are more optimistic then they were before, with his stuff up to near elite with some growth still possible and his movement heading towards near elite as well. Control will never be his strong suit but it still looks like he might reach an above average rating in that category. He's durable, he has good stamina, and it appears he might have just the right amount of cockiness that you don't mind seeing in a true ace.
I don't want to over-react to one dominant performance (and like you said, there will be rough patches ahead) but I really am starting to feel like the sky's the limit with this one.
With Kawasaki's continued brilliance, Hamasaki's rise to the top of the leader-boards this year, and Atwell's budding potential, the Brewers rotation should have a wonderful top three, perhaps all of whom could be #1's on a lot a teams, in the rotation for at least several years to come. After that it gets a bit more murky, but at last check Bryant Cox continues to dazzle down at AAA.