RealGM

2005 3rd round pick by the D-Backs. In his first major league start he went 5 innings struck out 6 and walked 3 along with 2 HBP.

Is he the real deal for anyone that follows minor league ball or the D-Backs?

i think he projects as a possible future #3 SP (more likely a #4) if he reaches his potential (in a REAL rotation not fantasy). hes a big dude, average fastball and a good slider. ahvent read much about him lately, but hes for the most part a 2 pitch pitcher who's working on a changeup. i wouldnt trust him, yet. maybe he's improved drastically over the last yr...but i wouldnt put too much stock in a pitcher shutting out the Nationals. i'd have to see more.

in deeper (15+tm) or keeper leagues, keep an eye on john danks of the white sox. former top ten pick back in '03. hes a lefty with a low to mid 90s fastball and a solid curve. other than a bomb he gave up to morneau he was pretty impressive in his debut vs. johan. hes got a higher ceiling than owings IMO.

Owing is worth picking up. Has a couple pretty good outings so far.

randy johnson's coming back too. someone will ahve to get sent back down. the only other option is edgar gonzalez, who is out of options.

Yea he's had two good starts now and showed relatively good control.

My main concern is him being demoted after RJ returns.... which is about a week or two away from now...

That said if I was to pick him up.... should I drop Doug Davis, B. McCarthy or Wheeler (I have 3 other closers) in favour of him?

doug davis. i dont really like either davis or mccarthy, but at least mccarthy has more upside.

Owings is on the DL