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mo,
I would go with that. Sometimes you just say, "What the heck!" and go with youth. Hultzen has clearly experienced some control problems in Tacoma, but all the same. he's struck out 136 and given up only 4 homes in 124 AA/AAA innings this year. I would give him a 5-inning start in Seattle, to finish his year. Walker and Paxton have had control issues, too, BTW.
If one of those guys isn't spraying pitches all over spring training.....I think they would be a good bet for 5 starts in Tacoma then a call-up.
Noesi? Doesn't it seem like he just gives up rockets? I suppose Furbush could be considered for a rotation spot. He had 12 starts last year with Detroit. But he's so dominant out of the pen (5 hits/9 and 10.5 K's/9) that you have to wonder if he's found a permanent home. On the other hand, you might think he's just found his game and can carry over this performance (somewhat reduced) to the rotation. I'll bet he gets a ST start, or two. BTW, let's not assume he's building these stats just getting lefties out. He does have an astronomical .146-.205-.232 line vLHB. But against RHB hes still .177-.253-.342. That ain't bad.
Much may depend on Iwakuma and if we can resign him. But I would be tempted to give Hultzen a shot pretty early.
That's why you draft 'em, after all.
moe