Plympton91 said:You write that as if there were some guarantee that their fastball command is going to improve. That seems a rather heroic assumption, especially for pitchers who really aren't that young. Both Ranaudo and DLR are well outside their TJ recovery windows. Webster, if I recall started pitching late, and so may still have hope. Barnes is still adjusting to AAA. Though most future aces don't need such adjustments after basically conservative promotion timetables these guys have all had.
Says who? Because I can name more exceptions to this rule in my head than pitchers that follow it.
Also a blue chip prospect doesn't mean ace. it means that they can definitely contribute to a major league team. I would say Ranuado, Webster, and Owens would all be considered blue chip. Barnes could be considered as well.