03-09-2009, 06:22 AM
Is there anyone here who's really confident with Neil Cotts being our only lefty in the pen?
Me neither.
For some reason Beimel is still searching for a team, despite the fact that he was damn good last year (5-1 2.02 ERA). An ERA+ of 210.
Yes, I'm very aware that those stats are always skewed for relief pitchers (and especially LOOGY's), but at least it shows that he can be pretty effective. His WHIP ain't that great, so maybe he's not the answer.
But he's certainly better than Cotts, and considering that it's March 9th, he might be desperate to sign somewhere. Thus, we could get a quick and easy upgrade, and likely for cheap. Plus, we don't have to put up with Will Ohman's crap (he's also still available, though I highly doubt he's ever going to be invited back).
Thoughts on swiping one of Gad's boys?
Me neither.
For some reason Beimel is still searching for a team, despite the fact that he was damn good last year (5-1 2.02 ERA). An ERA+ of 210.
Yes, I'm very aware that those stats are always skewed for relief pitchers (and especially LOOGY's), but at least it shows that he can be pretty effective. His WHIP ain't that great, so maybe he's not the answer.
But he's certainly better than Cotts, and considering that it's March 9th, he might be desperate to sign somewhere. Thus, we could get a quick and easy upgrade, and likely for cheap. Plus, we don't have to put up with Will Ohman's crap (he's also still available, though I highly doubt he's ever going to be invited back).
Thoughts on swiping one of Gad's boys?
There's nothing better than to realize that the good things about youth don't end with youth itself. It's a matter of realizing that life can be renewed every day you get out of bed without baggage. It's tough to get there, but it's better than the dark thoughts. -Lance