Max Scherzer: Ready To Take on a Larger Role in 2010?

Sunday, November 22 2009

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When healthy, the Arizona Diamondbacks have a top-five one-two punch, in Dan Haren and Brandon Webb. After undergoing shoulder surgery at the beginning of this past season though, we cannot be certain that Webb will come back and be the force he once was, at least initially.

The Diamondbacks have a lot of nice pieces, but no team gets anywhere without pitching. Thus, with the question marks surrounding Webb for next season, the D-Backs need someone to step-up and keep the rotation afloat. Max Scherzer has to be that guy.

With a rotation of Haren, Webb and two others spots flux at this point, Scherzer needs to lift his game to another level. If this year is any indication, Scherzer seems to be ready for some increased expectations:

9 Wins
170.1 Innings
4.12 ERA
1.34 WHIP
174 Strikeouts (9.19 K/9)
63 Walks (3.33 BB/9)
.323 BABIP

You look at that win total and you probably are inclined to...
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