Wheeler, at 22, was expected to labor at least one more season in the minors. A dominating spring has caused Rothschild and Williams to rethink. Wheeler's latest start lasted five innings. He allowed one run. Rupe was like that a year ago.
Wheels is relentless against hitters.
Has better off-speed pitches now. It's fun to watch. While the Tampa Bay pitching deck is now deeper in face cards, there is nothing that resembles a powerhouse ace. Nobody close to Pedro Martinez, Greg Maddux or Randy Johnson. Alvarez has underachieved.