Following yesterday’s three walk, one hit batsman inning, some fans may have expected it to be the last time they saw J.D. Durbin. Instead, the 25-year-old right-hander will get his second crack at the starting rotation.
Durbin, who's out of options and would need to pass through waivers to be sent back to the minors, allowed six runs and five walks over 4 2-3 innings in his Phillies’ debut June 29 against the Mets. Since then, he’s seen spot action in the bullpen, struggling with his command. In 10 innings, including one appearance with Arizona, Durbin has walked nine batters and has posted a 13.50 ERA and 2.60 WHIP.
News of Durbin’s upcoming start was reported in today’s press notes. Left-hander Mark Hendrickson (3-4, 4.02 ERA) is scheduled to pitch that game for the Dodgers.
Alright, the Real Deal! YAY!
Got to love players who give themselves nicknames. I'm sure he'll live up to it Tuesday.
Posted by: loctastic | Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 01:11 PM
Well, if they haven't lost 10,000 by Tuesday, that'll be the one.
I just love that the Phillies are thrilled with Durbin's "mound presence". All well and good until he's no longer present by the fourth inning. I guess you could say he's in the majors on a wing and a sneer.
Posted by: RSB | Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 01:15 PM
RSB: The Phillies meant "mound presents", i.e., the gifts he gives such as free passes and hit batsmen
Posted by: Tom Goodman | Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 01:19 PM
The Phils strike me as being awfully impressed with themselves they were able to get him off waivers. If there's one positive, it's that Los Angeles is a great place to pitch. So he needs to throw strikes. When he isn't missing by two feet, he has pretty good stuff it seems. One in every five pitches or so.
Posted by: J. Weitzel | Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 01:22 PM
Ah, it all makes sense now, Tom...
If the Phillies are really as cheap as everyone says, they would have just made Durbin wear Adam Bernero's old uniform. Or pass around a generic uniform with "TBA" stitched above the number 73.
Posted by: RSB | Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 01:30 PM
RSB: Classic!
Posted by: J. Weitzel | Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 01:34 PM
I was hoping I'd return from vacation with J.D. Durbin in Ottawa or out of the Phils organization altogether...certainly wasn't expecting another start for this turd-torpedo.
At least I'm not seeing Jose Contreas' name penciled in for Tuesday, as I have a bad feeling he'll be the next "proven veteran winner" that flops in Philly.
Posted by: GM-Carson | Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 02:05 PM
I'll probably be at that game Tuesday night, and definitely at the game in San Diego next Saturday night.
I guess I'm going to miss Hamels's next start, eh?
Posted by: MAW | Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 02:30 PM
What a shame it would be if he didnt make it though waivers........
Posted by: Ben Keeler | Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 02:57 PM
If this jackass Gillick starts this bum instead of improving this team don't expect anything to happen! We can not throw 1 game away. Also Mesucks much be released right now what the hell was Dallas Green drinking that night and said he could still pitch in this league does he need another drinking buddy since he threw Pat under the bus has anyone ever seen Dallas without a drink in his hand Hughie and paul are gone Dallas go retire your ass somewhere and stop helping the Phillies like you have!
Posted by: barajass | Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 03:12 PM
Paul Abbott, part two. Awesome choice, what a joke.
Posted by: pblunts | Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 04:45 PM
Oh shoot me now... it's paul f'ing abbott all over again...
Posted by: GoldenMonkey | Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 12:07 PM
my bad, didn't realize pblunts already covered that aspect...
sigh. not happy.
i was wondering why he stuck around after the mets series, where he showed absolutely nothing of promise. he's out of options...
Posted by: GoldenMonkey | Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 12:07 PM