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Inbox: Has Archer cemented himself as elite?

Do you think Chris Archer is finally moving into the "elite" category? He's always been the guy with the great stuff who somehow can't get the results that his stuff suggests he should. Your thoughts?
-- Jim G., St. Petersburg

Good question, Jim, and I think you're on to something. I've watched how Archer has pitched his past seven or eight starts. His strikeouts are up even more than normal, and his walks are down. I think the fact that Archer is becoming more comfortable with his changeup is making him even tougher to deal with than in the past.