Posts: 2,894
Threads: 72
Joined: Dec 2008
Reputation:
0
The Royals just outright released him. It's hard to tell why, since their middle relief is as bad as ours, and he has a 3.38 ERA. He also has 7 K's in 4 innings, so he's missing bats.
That's the good news. The bad news is, maybe he's not missing enough bats, because his WHIP is sky-high. And the Royals owe him 3 million bucks this year, so they must have a good reason to be axing his chicken-ass.
At least you'd think. The Royals <i>are</i> the worst-run org. in MLB, so who knows?
Anyway, we'd only have to pay Cruz the minimum. At the very least, he could replace Shark, no?
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
Posts: 3,801
Threads: 68
Joined: Dec 2008
Reputation:
0
Sign me up.
I hate my pretentious sounding username too.
Posts: 3,734
Threads: 119
Joined: Jun 2009
Reputation:
0
At the surface, it appears Cruz has other issues than pitching but he should still have better stuff than Mr Spellcheck so bring him in and end the z experiment before it starts
Posts: 4,641
Threads: 210
Joined: Oct 2008
Reputation:
0
I believe his WHIP is about 2.5. That ERA is pure luck.
This bullpen does not need another boom or bust - it needs a consistent strike-thrower. To be honest, I was kind of excited when I heard about Braden Looper. Not sexy, but if he's still got it, he was always a solid reliever (albeit a terrible starter).
Posts: 1,238
Threads: 11
Joined: Nov 2008
Reputation:
0
Yeah, Looper's probably the better bet, but Cruz could work out too.
Posts: 8,041
Threads: 100
Joined: Jun 2009
Reputation:
0
Who's wife or son was he fucking in KC?
Posts: 2,894
Threads: 72
Joined: Dec 2008
Reputation:
0
<!--quoteo(post=92577:date=Apr 24 2010, 05:13 PM:name=jstraw)-->QUOTE (jstraw @ Apr 24 2010, 05:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Who's wife or son was he fucking in KC?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I think the most maddening thing in baseball is a relief pitcher who doesn't throw strikes. Cruz seems like a K or BB guy. Maybe KC, with Farnsworth already on the staff, doesn't have enough Pepto-Bismal.
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
Posts: 14,130
Threads: 90
Joined: Nov 2008
Reputation:
0
I guarantee that the minute Cruz came here, he would suck. Not saying he isn't worth the gamble, but I just have a bad feeling about him. Same goes for any other former Cub relievers.
Posts: 1,719
Threads: 102
Joined: Dec 2008
Reputation:
0
<!--quoteo(post=92605:date=Apr 24 2010, 08:58 PM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ Apr 24 2010, 08:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I guarantee that the minute Cruz came here, he would suck. Not saying he isn't worth the gamble, but I just have a bad feeling about him. Same goes for any other former Cub relievers.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yeah, let's go find George Frazier or maybe we need another Fontenot--how about Ray? He's probably available--he can give up his crawdad catching for a few months.
I'm 100% fine with this. I'm just glad there's an actual plan in place that isn't, "Let's load up on retreads and hope we get lucky." I'm a little tired of that plan.
Butcher
Posts: 4,641
Threads: 210
Joined: Oct 2008
Reputation:
0
Am I missing something? He *already* sucked this year.
Posts: 8,041
Threads: 100
Joined: Jun 2009
Reputation:
0
<!--quoteo(post=92618:date=Apr 24 2010, 09:03 PM:name=Ace)-->QUOTE (Ace @ Apr 24 2010, 09:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Am I missing something? He *already* sucked this year.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
This.
Posts: 14,130
Threads: 90
Joined: Nov 2008
Reputation:
0
Fair enough. I didn't check his most recent stats, but remembered that he had turned into a decent reliever over the years. I guess I should have just said Cruz would "continue" to suck if we signed him.
Posts: 4,641
Threads: 210
Joined: Oct 2008
Reputation:
0
<!--quoteo(post=92626:date=Apr 25 2010, 12:32 AM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ Apr 25 2010, 12:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Fair enough. I didn't check his most recent stats, but remembered that he had turned into a decent reliever over the years. I guess I should have just said Cruz would "continue" to suck if we signed him.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yes. Yes you should have. For shame.
Posts: 62
Threads: 0
Joined: Dec 2008
Reputation:
0
If Juan Cruz can be had for the veteran minimum, I think it's worth a shot. One thing's for sure, with that new law in Arizona, no way he's headed back to the Diamondbacks!
"Whoever undertakes to set himself up as a judge of Truth and Knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of the gods." Albert Einstein
Posts: 2,894
Threads: 72
Joined: Dec 2008
Reputation:
0
<!--quoteo(post=92649:date=Apr 25 2010, 09:15 AM:name=mindbodyspirit)-->QUOTE (mindbodyspirit @ Apr 25 2010, 09:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->If Juan Cruz can be had for the veteran minimum, I think it's worth a shot.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
He can be. At this point, he might accept a minor league contract.
Are we<i> that</i> overflowing with mid-90's throwing arms who have had recent success as a MLB reliever?
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
|
