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Old 06-02-2024, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by doug.goodman View Post
But Gooden had a pretty good(en) hahaha, 10 year run (154-81, 3.04 ERA) while Fidrych was arguably done after his fantastic rookie year.

If Skenes is the next Gooden, that card retains / gains value for awhile, if he is the next Fidrych, then bicycle spokes await considerably sooner...
Fair enough, although in context I still consider Gooden as a huge bust relative to his beginning and otherworldly talent.
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