Hendrickson Part Deux
Yesterday I wrote about Ben Hendrickson, and it elicited a lot of responses from all of you. I thought I would hit that topic again today, because there are a few other things I want to get to.

The title "why does he suck" was an exaggeration, but I do think there is some cause for concern. Yes, 46 innings last year, yes Spring Training isn't all that important. I realize these things, but I just can't help the fact that I am worried about him being a starting pitcher. Maybe it's twelve losing seasons in a row, maybe it's the fact that the Brewers seem to have an endless line of tall righties that never develop, I don't know.

Somebody posted that they should let Hendrickson work in relief to cut his teeth in the big leagues. That might not be a bad idea, especially this year with the Brewers having a lot of questions in the bullpen.

Personally I have lowered my ceiling for Hendrickson. When he was in the minors many people were saying he was a "front-line starter". When he first got called up that changed to "middle of the rotation guy". Now I'm hoping for him to be a decent fourth or fifth starter. He has the potential to exceed my expectations, and he still is very young. Ned Yost said something a few days ago about Hendrickson--something to the tune of "well he has to start showing some results". I think he's absolutely right.