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tomdalton22
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To your point, Tom, we should probably come to terms now with the idea that 2014 JV is his actual ability level now. Having a shitty rehab start doesn't mean a whole lot given he was likely throwing pre-determined pitches just to get a feel for them. But at the same time, nobody should really be expecting a healthy JV to be a superstar. If he comes back and manages a 4.5 ERA, it's probably not because he was rushed back but rather because he's in decline.
I was really hoping that the 2014 version of JV was due to his core injury but I am realistic....I think 2014 JV is what we have to look forward to for the next few years then it will get even worse. I see CC numbers in his near future. Just think...this is the first year of his extension where his salary is $28M for the next 5 years! My guess is he will have a negative WAR each for most of this contract extension. DD should be fired for that contract alone! (of course we know it was probably Mr I that was behind that and Miggy's contract extensions)