Comments on: Carlos Martinez to Palm Beach

By: Felonius_Monk

Felonius_Monk — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:23:20 +0000

Martinez will only be 21 on opening day 2013. Much as he’s been impressive so far, I think it’s too much to ask him to jump three levels (AA, AAA, to MLB) in the space of basically one season. I’d be happy if he’s ready for 2014 personally, and hope they give him all the time he needs to develop his secondary offerings and strategy on the mound. He’s still quite raw and I really don’t think he’s likely to make it as a fully-formed starter in little over a year.

By: Gruntosaurus

Gruntosaurus — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 03:51:07 +0000

They have at least a Spanish-surnamed coach or manager at most levels, particularly the lower ones. That doesn’t correlate perfectly with ability to speak Spanish, by any means, but it at least suggests that the need is noted and addressed. However, there’s a difference between a Spanish-speaking “coach” and a Spanish-speaking PITCHING coach, particularly a good one (as Dennis Martinez appears to be). The opportunity for the two Martinezes to work together can only be a positive.

By: sportsman

sportsman — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 03:13:18 +0000

yea, but it is bizarre to think that they don’t have a spanish-speaking coach on every team

By: Karmaloop

Karmaloop — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:03:54 +0000

Look at his K/9, or his K/BB and their dominant. Combine that with a high GO/AO ratio, and the low opponents batting average and Martinez is just overwhelming hitters. It was only a matter of when, and I’m glad it’s sooner rather than later.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:42:30 +0000

Not to mention a pitcher friendly environ.

By: Shanky

Shanky — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:17:26 +0000

Touche. Forgot about the Dennis Martinez factor.

By: hurricane jake

hurricane jake — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:16:31 +0000

It might not be fact but it makes sense if you think about it. The Cards most likely want C-Mart to get around Dennis Martinez, Carlos is still acclimating to American culture and weather and they most likely want him some where were the weather stays warmer when it gets into the fall and he wasnt being challenged in QC, there really was no reason for him to not get bumped up.

By: cariocafrank

cariocafrank — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:35:42 +0000

You state the stuff about Martinez as if it is fact. Is it a fact? Is there a source? or is it just speculation?

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:29:17 +0000

He will stay at PB the rest of the year…they wanted to get him in a more Spanish Speaking enviornment, plus the weather is warmer through September…not to mention he dominated QC. This move was justified. I expect to see Rosenthal be the next one up (once Kelley is promoted).

By: dm

dm — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:22:16 +0000

Palm Beach is perfect for him. Close to home, and where he became most comfortable to start the year in February.