Sunday, July 15, 2012

HBT: Dempster's scoreless streak at 33 innings

Ryan Dempster continues to do wonders for his trade value. In his second start back after missing three weeks with a strained right lat muscle, Dempster tossed six shutout innings this afternoon as part of a 4-1 win over the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field. He now has a career-high 33-inning scoreless streak dating back to May 30 against the Padres.

Dempster?s scoreless streak is the longest in the majors this season, topping R.A. Dickey?s 32 2/3 inning streak from May 22-June 13. It?s also the longest scoreless streak by any Cubs? pitcher since Ken Holtzman had a 33-inning scoreless streak of his own back in 1969.

Dempster, an impending free agent, currently leads the majors with a 1.86 ERA and has a solid 75/25 K/BB ratio across 92 innings. The 35-year-old has earned ten-and-five rights, so he has the ability to block any trade, but he has indicated that he?s willing to accept a deal in the right situation. The Dodgers have been mentioned frequently as a potential suitor.

Source: http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/14/ryan-dempster-runs-scoreless-streak-to-33-innings-in-win-over-diamondbacks/related/

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