Cards call up Cleto
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Cards call up Cleto
We got him from Seattle in the Brendan Ryan trade. He started in high-A, but was promoted to AA earlier this year where he has made 9 starts. He's a flame thrower that hasn't been able to get past A until this year. Apparently he has started to turn the corner and might be a future late inning guy. I am shocked beyond articulation that he is the callup though. I mean, I don't hate it, but I would have laughed at anybody who suggested this yesterday. I'm curious how this plays out.
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Re: Cards call up Cleto
We've got a lot of heat-throwers in the bullpen. Cleto had a rough outing tonight but it's his first appearance. Will be interesting to see what this guy can do in the future.
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Re: Cards call up Cleto
From what I understand, not only did they want to take a look at him, but they didn't want to further upset the situation in Memphis.
I think it's a nice change from the norm for this staff, but also probably a few days late (adding another arm to the pen).
I think it's a nice change from the norm for this staff, but also probably a few days late (adding another arm to the pen).
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Re: Cards call up Cleto
Terrible stat line, but I saw a lot of positives. He sure brings the heat. If he can get his control down and work up his slider, he could be deadly. Reminds me of Motte a few years ago, but with more heat.
The thing that most impressed me, though, was how he responded to giving up back-to-back HRs. It's his MLB debut, it started about as terribly as possible topped off by b2b HRs, and he responds by retiring 5 in a row. I mean, you can't call it a good outing, but there's something to build on for sure. Not surprisingly, though, he is not big league ready.
The thing that most impressed me, though, was how he responded to giving up back-to-back HRs. It's his MLB debut, it started about as terribly as possible topped off by b2b HRs, and he responds by retiring 5 in a row. I mean, you can't call it a good outing, but there's something to build on for sure. Not surprisingly, though, he is not big league ready.
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