It's not true, and I'll entertain no slanders to the contrary that Ben

Sherrington has done nothing well.

As general manager, he has done one thing quite well, even if it's taken a really, really, really long time to reach that stage.

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penguins in the same place that you found this. If you look at the rotation that's currently

being set up, I guess would be the best way to describe that, behind Paul Skeens and presuming

that Mitch Keller gets traded, you're looking at a pretty talented group that's right around

the same age range. Thomas Harrington has shown himself to be a real live prospect.

That's not to say that he's a finished product or some sure thing,

but he'll be up and he'll have a real shot.

There's no doubt in my mind.

Mike Burroughs has already been up.

Burroughs has already taken turns impressing, and he just logged 19 starts in the 2025 season. 3.94 ERA, 1.24 whip at times really, really effective.

Now, he's not a Charrington acquisition, but he has spent

half a decade plus inside the Charrington system. The same applies to Baxter

Ashcroft, another 2018 draft pick. He broke through to the majors this past season.

Made eight starts out of 26 appearances.

2.71 ERA, 1.25 whip.

No reason that he shouldn't and wouldn't be in that same mix.

Let's not forget the guys who are either battling or have already battled

back from elbow surgery, Johann Oviedo. He took the long road for sure, the big man experiencing

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