Julio, who first played for the Montreal farm system, if I remember correctly one of the next big things in relief pitching. Well, the major league numbers dont really say that, but who knows. From the looks of it, he had one good year followed by a bunch of bad and OK years, than a small sample size great time last year. Senor Mustache tried to take a flyer on a washed up releiver once, and look how well that turned out. But to be fair, this guy is getting paid less than 10 mil, 950,000 to be exact, with performance bonuses in there. And he throws hard, which everybody likes. Releif pitching isnt exact, but at least he is cheaper that Gagne.
They also picked up a minor league 1B. Scott Thorman hits real good in the minors. But as far as the big leagues, hasnt produced in a small amount of at bats. He doesnt walk much, and for the most part doesnt hit all that many HRs. But he is a lefty, and once again young, so why not spend a bit of Minor League style money?
Another pitcher. This time a lefty. His numbers down on the farm are pretty decent. And he doesnt have any Major League experience worth noting. Just a shade under 5 innings. The thing about this guy is that he is a left handed batter type of pitcher. Good thing since the Shouse may in fact leave town. His curve ball tops out at 55 according to the article. Thats a big uncle charlie. And according to this guy, he does in fact get the lefties out.
I would be remiss if I did not mention this one. We all know that Sabathia, barring an intervention by the baby Jesus himself, will probably not be back. And the Shouse thing is still up in the are as mentioned. But the good one is Sheets. He pretty much had his best year since 04 last year. 31 starts and he missed a bunch of time. Not to mention he was 3rd in complete games. On the other hand, he has a glass body. Odd injuries, and one real shoulder injury last year, make him fragile. Arby for a year, 15 mil, 3 more than he makes this year? Or a 2 year deal, 12 per, with an option for a third based on performance? His walk per K average is still pretty good. But he still can get guys out, though he walks a few here and there. I say get him on the Arby, and trade him. What say you?
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I guess Sheets turned down arbitration, it sounds like he want's nothing to do with the Brewers. I would go after Peavy or someone and work on resigning your currently under-paid players before they are free agents and we have this circus again in a few years with Fielder, Hart, Hardy, Gallardo, Parra, etc.
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