Where Does Jarrod Parker Rank Among A’s Recent Top Young Arms?

Though his major league career is still extremely young, it's hard not to notice why the Oakland A's were willing to part with a player like Trevor Cahill to acquire Jarrod Parker.  

After a few late shaky starts during the spring, Parker was demoted to AAA Sacramento.  He was able to rebound, however, going 1-0 with a 2.18 ERA, and more importantly, surrendering only six walks in 22 innings.

He was then able to continue that success once promoted to Oakland in late April.  Allowing only two earned runs or less in each of his four starts, he has surpassed expectations thus far this season, but his control is still a concern.  In his last two starts, he has given up a combined nine w...

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