Ubaldo Jimenez - what a surprise (not)

[CaptO]

Bleacher Report
BY DOUG MEAD

At some point soon, the Cleveland Indians have to decide whether they will fish or cut bait with starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez.

Jimenez showed some promise with his first start of the 2013 season. However, he has posted an ugly 14.73 ERA in his last three starts with nine walks in 11 innings.

Cleveland Plain Dealer writer Paul Hoynes discussed what the Indians could do with Jimenez if his struggles continue:

If Jimenez does not show marked improvement in the coming weeks, the Indians have three options. They can designate him for assignment, move him to the bullpen or see if he would go to the minors. Jimenez, who is out of options, would have to agree to such a move. Roberto Hernandez, the former Fausto Carmona, was the last Indians player to agree to such a move.

At this point it would seem almost a certainty that Jimenez's 2014 option will not be picked up. In fact, if Jimenez's struggles do continue, he'll be hard-pressed to find any team at all next season.

 

[C U Buff Fan1]

WOW, has any pitcher fallen farther than Ubaldo. All he really had was a great first half of a season but I thought he was going to be the next John Smoltz. His stuff was crazy good as a Rockie. It sux for him because he seemed like a likeable guy.

 

[SportsChic]

Was never the same pitcher after the no no with the Rockies after he was injured.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I say give him a couple more starts and hopefully a miracle will develop.

He is pitching good tonight so far. 4 innings, no runs so far

 

[CaptO]

I say give him a couple more starts and hopefully a miracle will develop.

He is pitching good tonight so far. 4 innings, no runs so far

Can he turn the corner & get some consistency? Guess it'll be another nail biter waiting to see which Ubaldo shows up tonight

 

[HammerDown]

I think the contract messed him up. I just don't see him turning it around.

 

[HammerDown]