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His comments were in direct response to a suggestion that Erasmo is looking like a #2 starter. McClendon was going out of his way to point out the things that Ramirez (and Beavan, et. al) need to get better at before being considered a top of the rotation guy. Iwakuma's the #2, Ramirez needs to pitch better in 0-2 counts. The comments, when taken in full, did not read at all like McClendon wasn't confident of Erasmo's spot in the rotation, was just him critiquing the height of said spot.
- Ben.