WET BLANKET May I temper everyone's expectations for a moment? Yes? Thank you. Ervin Santana will start for the Lads on Wednesday. I'll admit it; I find this tremendously exciting. It's always a thrill when a ballyhooed prospect makes his major league debut, and Santana has terrific potential. But. But bringing him up now starts his arbitration clock, and chances are he's not ready to pitch in the majors right now. His walk rate is .090 walks per batter faced (the AL ave...
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