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Tom Gorzelanny

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  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 207 lbs
  • Born: Jul 12, 1982

  • Debut: September 20, 2005

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October 2, 2009

Tom Gorzelanny was rocked for seven runs (six earned) on seven hits over a mere three innings in Friday's 12-3 loss to the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field. He had one walk and three strikeouts.

Our View:

Gorzelanny really struggled today after allowing two or less earned runs in each of his previous two starts. He now carries a 5.55 ERA.

September 26, 2009

Tom Gorzelanny held the Giants to one run on five hits and three walks over five innings on Saturday. He fanned five and earned his seventh victory after the 6-2 Chicago win.

Our View:

Gorzelanny has been decent in his return to the Chicago rotation. He hasn't lasted longer than five innings in either start, but is 2-0 and has fanned 14 in ten innings.

September 21, 2009

Tom Gorzelanny only allowed two earned runs on six hits over five innings in Monday's 10-2 win at Milwaukee. He had one walk and racked up nine strikeouts.

Our View:

Gorzelanny pitched very well tonight, and earned his first win since August 15. His career mark is now 28-27.

August 21, 2009

Tom Gorzelanny allowed just two runs in five innings on Thursday, but the Cubs bullpen melted down after he left, allowing five runs in what would end up being a 7-2 Dodgers win.

Our View:

Gorzelanny has allowed just three combined runs in his last two starts, but has also gone just five innings in both of those games. Not a great recipe for picking up Ws.

August 15, 2009

Tom Gorzelanny didn't make things easy for his swooning former club on Saturday, fanning eight Pirates in just five innings, as the Cubs won 3-1 at home.

Our View:

Gozelanny is now 2-1 as a Cub, and despite his 5.24 ERA, a decent option in NL-only leagues. His 1.16 WHIP indicates that he's simply been unlucky with the runners that he does allow on base. Expect that number to rise a little bit, but for that ERA to fall, as well.

August 10, 2009

Tom Gorzelanny left Monday's game at Colorado after being struck in the right leg by a hard grounder in the second inning, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:

Esmailin Caridad replaced him on the mound to make his major league debut. The severity of Gorzelanny's injury is yet to be determined.

August 4, 2009

Tom Gorzelanny was very impressive in his Cubs' debut on Tuesday as he picked up the win in Chicago's 6-3 victory over the Reds. Gorzelanny went 7.1 innings and allowed only one run on three hits while walking one and striking out six.

Our View:

This was more than anyone, even the Cubs, expected from Gorzelanny tonight. He doesn't figure to be a long-term fixture in the rotation, but if the Cubs can get outings like this out of him, he may force them to find a spot for him. Don't get too swept away, however, since this was against a Reds team that is struggling more than any other team in the league right now.

August 4, 2009

Tom Gorzelanny has officially been activated by the Chicago Cubs and he will start Tuesday night's game against the Reds, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. To make room on the roster, the team placed infielder Andres Blanco on the 15-day DL with a strained calf.

Our View:

Gorzelanny is expected to make a few starts with the time while Ted Lilly is out, but he doesn't look like a strong fantasy option at this point. Gorzelanny has spent most of the season in the minors, and it seems likely that he will he heading right back there before long.

August 1, 2009

Tom Gorzelanny will join the Cubs on Saturday. He will throw a bullpen session and is scheduled to start on Tuesday against the Reds, MLB.com reports.

Our View:

Gorzelanny should have a chance to make a couple starts while Ted Lilly is out, but fantasy owners shouldn't expect him to stick in the rotation.

July 30, 2009

Tom Gorzelanny and reliever John Grabow have been traded from Pittsburgh to Chicago in exchange for pitchers Kevin Hart and Jose Ascanio, and third baseman Josh Harrison, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Our View:

Gorzelanny held a disappointing 5.19 ERA over 8.2 innings of relief with Pittsburgh this season, but he can still develop into a solid starter at only 27 years old. He should benefit from going to a better team with Chicago as well.

June 15, 2009

Tom Gorzelanny has resumed pitching, throwing four innings at Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Our View:

Gorzelanny allowed one run on two hits and one walk while being limited to 60 pitches. The hurler has a 5.19 ERA in nine appearances for the Bucs this season, all in relief. Should he return as a starter or reliever, he has extremely limited fantasy value.

June 10, 2009

The Pirates have optioned pitcher Tom Gorzelanny back to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Our View:

Gorzelanny will return to a starting role after appearing in relief for the Bucs. We're not holding out hope of him helping fantasy teams this season.

June 1, 2009

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that the Pirates plan to send pitcher Tom Gorzelanny back to Triple-A later this week to resume his role as a starter. Gorzelanny has been working out of the bullpen since being recalled on May 17.

Our View:

The Pirates still view Gorzelanny as a starter, and right now they feel he can better help the team going forward in that capacity. He is a long shot for fantasy contribution this season, but if he does return as a starter he may be worth a look.

May 21, 2009

The Pirates have been pleased with Tom Gorzelanny while working out of the bullpen, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. GM Neal Huntington said, "We are very pleased. He has come in, been very aggressive, attacked the zone, shown better command than he had last year as a starter and even better than he had in the minor leagues this season, according to our reports."

Our View:

His future is as a starter, and could work his way back into the rotation if he continues to perform well in his relief appearances. He is building up his confidence, and could also start if the Pirates suffer an injury in the rotation or if any of their hurlers struggle. He is worth stashing as a flier for NL-only leagues.

May 17, 2009

Tom Gorzelanny has been recalled by the Pirates from Triple-A Indianapolis, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Tyler Yates was placed on the 15-day DL as the adjoining move.

Our View:

The former starter will replace Yates in the bullpen, but is worth a look as a flier for NL-only leagues in case he works his way back into the rotation.

March 18, 2009

Tom Gorzelanny has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis by the Pirates, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Our View:

He was competing for a spot in the rotation, but failed to impress while allowing eight hits and five walks over nine innings (four starts) this spring. He is no longer worth taking as a late-round pick in NL-only leagues.

March 10, 2009

Tom Gorzelanny was rocked for four earned runs in Monday's loss to the Red Sox, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He did not last the four innings he was scheduled to pitch, and Gorzelanny said, "Obviously, the results were not there. There were some things I was working on out there, and this is the time to do it. It is a few things, tightening some mechanics. I felt like I made good strides."

Our View:

Gorzelanny continues to struggle after holding a 6.66 ERA and 1.80 WHIP over 21 starts in 2008. He should only be considered as a late-round pick for deeper NL-only leagues.

March 4, 2009

Tom Gorzelanny wasn't as sharp Wednesday as in his initial start, but still only allowed one run over two innings against the Twins. The two walks he allowed however were concerning.

Our View:

Control is still an issue with Gorzelanny. His problems finding the plate turned him from fantasy surprise in 2007 to fantasy poison in 2008. The increased walks ballooned his ERA last season to a hellish 6.66.

February 27, 2009

Tom Gorzelanny is off to a good start as he threw two hitless innings in Friday's 5-2 loss to Atlanta. It would have been a great outing if not for two walks.

Our View:

Gorzelanny struggled with walks last season, as he issued 70 over 105.1 innings. That is one area he needs to work on through spring training.

February 5, 2009

Tom Gorzelanny is focused on bouncing back in 2009 after holding a dismal 6.66 ERA and 1.80 WHIP over 21 starts last season, according to MLB.com. He said, "It is something that you try to forget as quickly as possible. Dwelling on what happened in the past is not something that is going to make you any better. You can learn from what you've done in the past, though. I am not going to say that I am going to take back every mistake. I am going to learn from every mistake."

Our View:

Gorzelanny looks to be the most experienced among the starters in the Pirates' rotation this season, and he could be worth a look in NL-only leagues in the closing rounds of the draft.

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