Wut do you think of Dice-K?

Question

is he the real deal? and Y do we have to bring anthlets from other countries to feel our possitions?

Answer 1

Yeah hes the real deal, but he's not worth that kind of money...... ;)

Answer 2

Well if you ask me, He has done just about as good as you could imagine a person coming to a different country, playing a game in a different language, with different customs would do. He progresses every start, and everyday he is around the game. I think he is a perfect fit in Boston, where Schilling can teach him about the game, and V-Tek can call an amazing game for him without him having to be the savior of the team. The point is that he is doing his job. He never had to come here and be lights out, and I don't think the Red Sox expected that. They wanted Dice-K to come here, be a 3rd to 4th starter, and be a good pitcher for five to six years. I am sure the expectations will grow in the next couple of years, and I think he will be able to achieve them. Right now, all he can do is do what he is doing already. Pitch, learn, and have fun. Dice-k is the best pitcher to watch. he gives up a hit, and you can't even tell, I love his facial expressions. He knows how to play the game, and he will be a great pitcher for years to come. With Schilling getting older, he will move up in the rotation, and be around longer than some other pitchers that sign $28 million dollar contracts and only help a team for a few months. Bottom line: Good pick up by the Sox.

Answer 3

The jury is still out and will be for a few years. Its tough to say he isn't worth the money after 6 weeks. He has had some good starts and rough starts so far.

If he averages 16-18 wins over the next 6 years, 180K and an ERA under 4.00, the $100 million will be a bargain.

He is only 26 and they have him for 5-6 years.I'd much rather spend the $100 million it cost for him than $21 million for 4 months of a 44-45 year old pitcher.

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I'll also answer the second part of your question regarding international athletes. All sports teams have an obligation to their city, their fans, and their profits to field the best team possible. It a pitcher from Korea or Japan, a basketball player from China, a shortstop from the Dominican Republic can outperform a US player - why wouldn't you want them? It stinks of elitism if you only want "American" players on your teams.

Answer 4

Look, he has been in the U S only three months. In his adjustment period he is winning at the major league level. He isn't familiar or comfortable with English. His family and most 'support system people' are still in Japan. He has allowed two earned runs in his last 17 innings. His last start was a complete game victory with one earned run against a very good hitting Tigers team . His upside potential is wonderful. He is right now worth the price paid and he will be considered a bargain in three or so years.

Answer 5

It's still too early to tell. He's a new toy in the league, but some of the other teams will figure him out soon enough. If he can adjust to their adjustments, he's going to be a solid player in the long run.

As far as the international players are concerned, there are plenty of US baseball players who are playing in Japan. Also, Italy and Spain are constantly scooping up solid college basketball players to compete in their leagues. If you're good enough to play with the best, then you deserve to play with the best no matter what country you're from.

Answer 6

He is the REAL deal. Now that so many firsts have gone by him and now that the media attention has slowed down a bit, Dice-K is pitching as well as we all expected. His record is 5 wins, two losses, and he has won his last FOUR decisions. You will see great things from him before this season is over, and I wouldn't be surprised if he won 20 games. He will be among the elite of the league.

Chow!!

Answer 7

He is the real deal in the sense that he can pitch well, has the work ethic to really push himself, and he has passion about what he does. Look at the number of strikeouts he has. You can't get those numbers without having talent. But he has to find his consistency in the MLB. When/if he can do that he could pan out to be a staff ace. But that is the $103m question now, isn't it.

Answer 8

While I think it is too early to tell, I do think he will turn out to be the real deal and well worth the money. he is already 5-2 with an ERA around 4 and dropping. He coud easily be 7-0 but due to low run support, 1 run combined between 2 loses, he has the two loses. He has 52 strikeout whihc ranks him at 5th in the league just , he is second in the league in wins, he is seventh in innings pitched. Also, watch him and you can tell he has nasty stuff and will be domnant soon. He just threw a complete game with 1 earned run against the Tigers who are a very good offense. Hehas also thrown two 10 K games already. His numbers are right up there with Santana, Beckett, and Halladay and he is still adjusting to a very different game. I think there is no doubt Dice-K will be the real deal very soon.

Answer 9

he's off to a strong start but then again the first few teams he played weren't worth a dime.

he's been knocked around when facing the al east teams. i still say he goes for 12 to 15 wins with a low 4 era.

but he's solid. wouldn't call him the best pitcher in the bigs just yet but he's been very solid. worth the money isn't for me to debate because i'm neither theo epstine nor am i a sox's fan.

Answer 10

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Answer 11

he's ok but will not last long. He is not the real deal. He's far from being it. They brought him because Boston thought that nobody was good enough. Well bottom line is Boston are dumb. They wasted a lot lot lot of money for nothing. They got pretty good pitchers in the minor league. They have been waiting for a long time to get there chance in the big league. What does Boston do waste money.