I cannot possibly understand where this narrative is coming from. 5 IP, 3ER 5 IP, 4 ER 5.1 IP, 1 ER 5 IP, 3 ER 5 IP, 5 ER 5 IP, 2 ER Those are Suter's game logs so far. All early hooks, but every pitcher has gotten early hooks, so it must be by design. These are by no means great numbers, but none are blow-up starts either. I mean, is it because he doesn't throw fast? That has to be it, right? Because what he's putting up are 4th-5th starter numbers, which is exactly what he is and what is expected of him. He by no means deserves the ridicule he's getting on this board. I'd much rather have Suter's consistency than Miley's likely 6 IP, 3 ER line followed by a 3 IP, 8 ER line. I think you can make an argument that 4 & 5 ER in just 5 innings is blow-up start territory. So while there's no 6+ ER outings there, it's still cumulatively a 5.34 ERA. For me the argument isn't whether anyone's making fun of him or overstating how bad Suter is, the question is 'Can we do better than a 5.34 ERA from our #5 spot?' Obviously Stearns & CC believe the answer is Yes, & think Miley has a decent shot at producing better. Just to be transparent, I personally do think Suter lacks the raw stuff to be considered one of the best 5 SPs for a team that wants to seriously contend for the playoffs. If he's your 6th or 7th best SP, fine -- & to your initial point he will probably not go out & just get you killed in any given start.