Sox, Timlin agree to 1 year deal

[riverside sluggers]

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2007/12/01/trade_of_santana_to_sox_is_not_close/

 

This will be his 6th season as a Red Sox. He really came through in the 2nd half and gave a lasting impression in game 4 of the World Series, striking out his last 2 batters.

 

The Sox will look into re-signing Bobby Kielty when Coco Crisp is packaged in a deal. Entering this offseason there were 9 potential free agents. Two of those were Tavarez and Wakefield, whose cost effective options at $4 million were both picked up. Since then, Schilling has signed for 1 year/$8 million (incentives could make it $14 million), Lowell at a better than expected 3 years/$37.5 million and now Timlin for 1 more year/$3 million

 

Matt Clement is a goner. His top suitors are said to be the San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays. I dont believe Eric Hinske will be back. Brandon Moss has been working on grounders at 1st base during the AFL and offseason programs in hopes of making the opening day roster on the bench. Hinske might also be looking for some team to give him a chance to at least be part of a platoon. Backup catcher is in the air, perhaps they might take a flier on Rod Barajas who has handled knuckleballs in the past

[BSN07]

not a bad signing. Timlin has had durability issues recently, but he still a solid not spectacular arm in the BP.

[a700hitter]

not a bad signing. Timlin has had durability issues recently' date=' but he still a solid not spectacular arm in the BP.[/quote']He's had a few physical issues the last couple of years, but it seems odd to say that a guy with over 1,000 appearances has durability issues. I think some of his physical woes might have been due to three consecutive years with 70+ appearance after age 37, topping out at 61 in 2005. This is a good signing.

[BoSox21]

can't really argue with this. he has been a stabilizing force in the bullpen and has shown that he can continue to be

[Cocos Disciples]

Solid.

[TheKilo]

Good signing, especially if Tito uses Timlin sparingly like he did towards the end of last season.

[YAZMAN]

He's had a few physical issues the last couple of years' date=' but it seems odd to say that a guy with over 1,000 appearances has durability issues. I think some of his physical woes might have been due to three consecutive years with 70+ appearance after age 37, topping out at 61 in 2005. This is a good signing.[/quote']

 

61 in '05, followed by the World Baseball Classic in March of '06 which I think was the straw that broke the camel's back. I don't think he would have had the shoulder burnout if he spent that time in spring training instead of pitching competitively. He just didn't have the offseason he needed, then went from the WBC right into the MLB grind, then broke down in June or July if I remember correctly. I think he's over it now, and has made effective adjustments to work around his diminished velocity.

[mtbykr]

Nice to see Timlin back!