Wow! This is huge news!
We may be able to keep Gordon in the bullpen after all.
Possible starting rotation:
Stevens
Hansen
Witt
Kubichek
Stewart??? (Maybe in relief his first year???)
If Kubichek bolts for the small $ after being drafted in the 18th round, then either Gordon or Stewart might be the fourth starter. If both Witt and Gordon end up starting—now not so likely, then the relievers might be led by Nixon, Southard, Stewart (if he doesn’t start), …
A strong staff for next year no matter how you slice it! I hope Kubichek sticks around, as he’s more likely to develop better next year in Austin than on the road in the minors sleeping at the roach motels and eating cold hot dogs. To my amateur eyes, it looked like mostly a control issue with Kubichek last year—too many walks. His breaking stuff does indeed break. If Kubichek develops further, or if Stewart shows up mowing people down, maybe Witt stays in the pen? That would make for a great pen.
Last edited: Jul 15, 2021