Why No Cueto?

 
 This is the most expected surprise I've gotten from sports. Johnny Cueto of the Cinncinatti Reds is the next Pedro Martinez, but better. Quote me. If you look at him on paper, he is Pedro...at this point in his career. At 5'10'' and 183 pounds he has the same physical build as Peety and in his start on March 6th he was clocked at 97 miles per hour. This kid is 22, throwing 97 ...AND he looks like Pedro. Why isn't anybody talking about this kid.  Side Note 1: Johnny Cueto is only owned in 9.1% of ESPN Fantasy leagues.  Side Note 2: I have him in all 6 of my leagues, that's 100% .  Cueto is going to be the Reds #3 starter behind Aaron Harang and Bronson Arroyo in 2008. There isn't too much competition in the Cinci rotation so his job won't be in jeopardy if he can be consistant all year; which he should be able to barring an injury. I  believe that if he can get  35 starts this year he can win 17  of those with a very underrated Reds ... [link]

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