Peavy Talk

[Clapp]

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Agreed.
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Why? We at least know Marshall will go out there and he's a solid fill in starter, solid reliever, he's very valuable and we'll miss him this year. I used to love Angel Guzman, but I've pretty much given up on him ever being anything. He's got superb stuff but still doesn't know how to pitch, and he's always hurt. Guzman=Pie to me. Marshall's a proven solid pitcher, and he was great in the playoffs.
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Again, the Guzman/Pie comparison. That doesn't make sense to me. Guzman has the stuff and injury issues, Pie is raw talent that hasn't translated (but healthy). Guz is throwing mid 90's again with nasty stuff, Marshall is a known commodity and Guz isn't.

I'm not saying I wouldn't do the deal, just personal preference.
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The comparison is because they're both incredible talents, but I don't think they'll ever put it together to succeed at the big league level. He'll also be 27 already next week. And Marshall is known commodity which to me is a good thing, what's wrong with a lefty with an ERA in the mid 3's that can start, relieve, do whatever the manager wants? And as I said, he was tremendous in October, he really stepped up and impressed me. These are the guys we need to keep, not keep a guy over him that can never stay healthy and still doesn't know how to pitch at 27.