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I think you are pretty optimistic on Pineda.
Dontrell Willis had a goofy delivery that gave the league fits. Verlander would routinely hit triple digits on the radar gun. Both of these pitchers had something that opposing hitters weren't used to seeing and had considerable success as a result. Pineda pitches like a closer and I think he'll get worked the third time through the order. Did I mention we have a manager who is known for leaving in his starter for an inning too long? I think you need to use Pineda because he is one of your best 5 starters and the odds that he is healthy 6 years from now are slim so use him while you have him. But I reject the notion that he is a very special player and am penciling him to be around league average next year (which obviously has value).