Gomber went 5-0 last August in really important MLB games. That VEB dude is overly fixated on spring results.
Here is what Shildt told us Wednesday. His level of praise of Gomber was high.
Though LHP Austin Gomber has been optioned to Memphis, Mike Shildt called him a "Major League pitcher in minor league camp". Challenge this spring was being "unable to execute his fastball command".
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) March 20, 2019
Anyone who thought that after just six Double-A starts, Kruczynski was anywhere near MLB ready is being unrealistic. He is a year away.
The starter that no one is talking about that they should is Jake Woodford. Then there are those guys named Helsley and Cabrera. They will likely be fine, too.
Of all the possible areas to worry about, starting pitching would be nowhere near the top of my list.