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Fister's performance was without a doubt EXACTLY the thing that Z has been fishing for with almost every pitching acquisition (save Lee). That 'mound presence' quality IS the telling difference between thrower and pitcher. And there is no doubt that Fister showed that in this game.
The question long term is how OFTEN Fister has that game - vs. how often he comes in and had a 2:1 K/BB (the wrong way) -- and/or how often he brings his "Weaver" toolkit to the park.
I'd love nothing more than for Fister to turn into Washburn. But, until I see another 180 innings, I'm gonna have to stick by my concern about his high hit rates of the past.