2000 Baltimore Monarchs Preview- pitching

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1999-

Won JL East by 2 games with a record of 86-76

ERA: 3.95
BA: .283

Key Additions: SP Corey Haim

Key Losses: None

Starting Pitching
Larry Lasalle had an incredible season, winning 18 games and becoming the recipient of the Steve Nebraska Golden Arm Award. He looks to improve on his 1999 performance by winning 20 games for the first time in his career.

Javy Cordero is also coming off a career year, atleast by ERA standards. With a 1999 ERA of just over 3, Cordero is a solid #2 or #3 starter on any team.

Rick Cushy, probably one of the best underrated pitchers in the league, a solid 8 year veteran had an incredible breakout year winning 17 games, a career high.

The newcomer Cory Haim, had an off year in limited play in 1999 with the Greenville Moonshiners. He ended up finishing strong after filling in a starting spot at the end of the year for a playoff run that fell short for the Shiners last year. He looks to solidify his starting role this year with the Monarchs.

Rounding out the starting rotation you have the only southpaw on the entire pitching staff in Jack Kestle. Nothing spectacular, but a solid number 5 or spot starter. He had a ERA in the mid 4's last season and finished with 11 wins.

The bullpen is solid, the big question mark is whether or not Simon Degree will be able to continue his success after his breakout 28 save season

Lineup to come soon.