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Pitching/Defense:
A very solid slider and fastball helped The Dude lead the team in K-rate last season. His slide piece has great movement, and both pitches have a similar release, making it tough to get a read on whether or not the ball's going to break.
Batting/Baserunning
Dude has a good eye and will make pitchers work while he waits for something hittable. His swing looks balanced and likely has the potential to do at lot more damage.
2007 Outlook:
There's a good chance The Dude will either claim the #2 spot, or at the very least, be part of a 3-man A's rotation in 2007. His 2 offerings are a good base for getting outs, and possibly adding a third could make him a pretty tough pitcher.
PERSONAL
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