All of Finnegan's peripherals indicate he's getting really lucky. FIP and xERA over 4.75. Average EV of 93mph, xBA/xSLG of .255/.452. His slider is getting destroyed. Finnegan is basically a one pitch pitcher with no command and hit or miss control. Its why I said that if anyone offers you anything good, you take it and run. Just like the Nats did with Brad Hand
which is why I threw out the first week. It really poisons some of his overall numbers. certainly FIP, and I assume xFIP and xERA. His velocity is the highest it's ever been since then. I really don't think he was ready coming into the season. Whether it's Davey or himself, there's something wrong with the approach to the spring, i think. That should have minimal impact on evaluating him now or going into the deadline.
BTW - Harvey was ready from the get go.
I don't disagree that finnegan is a one pitch pitcher, and top closers usually have 2 effective ones.
