10/19: Lester On The Hill For All The Marbles!

[Dojji]

Interested in what he does in 09' date=' I think he'll be in the rotation. No use in trading him, his value couldn't be lower.[/quote']

 

I want a veteran signed to finish up the rotation -- a Brett Tomko type or such. Give Buchholz a chance to prove how he passes through the offseason in AAA and get him in rhythm for a few starts in Pawtucket before the injuries start.

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Damn Bay. That was a good one.

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Balls, Garza is looking better in the 2nd.

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I want a veteran signed to finish up the rotation -- a Brett Tomko type or such. Give Buchholz a chance to prove how he passes through the offseason in AAA and get him in rhythm for a few starts in Pawtucket before the injuries start.

 

Err yeah I'll pass on Tomko, he's brutal.

 

2 down.

[Dojji]

I don't think we're going to win a 1-0 game against this team. Gotta get more.

 

Wow. Good play by Barttlett

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I want a veteran signed to finish up the rotation -- a Brett Tomko type or such. Give Buchholz a chance to prove how he passes through the offseason in AAA and get him in rhythm for a few starts in Pawtucket before the injuries start.

 

Tomko sucks.

 

They should bring in a better option than that.

[Dojji]

Err yeah I'll pass on Tomko, he's brutal.

 

2 down.

 

 

I didn't mean specifically Tomko. Just a below average guy Buchholz could claim a job from if he pitches well.

 

Bringing back Byrd is more what I have in mind actually.

[silvercreekcc2006]

COME ON Tek!

[silvercreekcc2006]

Nasty biter.

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FA Pitchers who could round out the rotation (or even be at the top): Burnett, Garland, Looper, Lowe, Oliver Perez, Sabathia, Sheets, Smoltz.

 

I don't really see anyone who could be a bottom of the rotation guy (not just on the above list but on the whole list). I bet the 5 is either Buchholz or a trade.

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I didn't mean specifically Tomko. Just a below average guy Buchholz could claim a job from if he pitches well.

 

Bringing back Byrd is more what I have in mind actually.

 

But why get a below average guy if you can get a solid guy--we have the funds.

[msubulldogs21]

I want a veteran signed to finish up the rotation -- a Brett Tomko type or such. Give Buchholz a chance to prove how he passes through the offseason in AAA and get him in rhythm for a few starts in Pawtucket before the injuries start.

 

LOL, I have Brett Tomko ranked as the #3,497th most likely pitcher we will see in a Red Sox uniform next season.

 

...Rich "El Guapo" Garces is #3,498.

[silvercreekcc2006]

Smoltz. Isn't he around 40?

[Dojji]

Not a half bad at bat for Tek.

[ORS]

So Garza's pretty much a max effort pitcher. Does he make it to 30 before going under the knife for something serious?

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Smoltz. Isn't he around 40?

 

Yeah, we're not gonna get him, I was just throwing him on the list of above average FA's.

 

K, but at least it was a long AB.

[silvercreekcc2006]

Wicked.

[Dojji]

But why get a below average guy if you can get a solid guy--we have the funds.

 

Because I'm still banking on Buchholz to be the guy by the end of the year and a below average guy is easier to get out of the way once Buchholz is ready -- like Tavarez and Lester.

[msubulldogs21]

Smoltz. Isn't he around 40?

 

Wouldn't be surprised to see him retire any day now. With all the injuries, I think he's done.

[silvercreekcc2006]

Because I'm still banking on Buchholz to be the guy by the end of the year and a below average guy is easier to get out of the way once Buchholz is ready -- like Tavarez and Lester.

 

I agree with you. Clay is the stuff of the future.

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Because I'm still banking on Buchholz to be the guy by the end of the year and a below average guy is easier to get out of the way once Buchholz is ready -- like Tavarez and Lester.

 

I either get a good #5 to be there the whole year and have Buchholz in case of injury, or start with Buchholz.

[msubulldogs21]

I'm sorry but every time I see shots of Rays fans I can't keep from laughing. It's just hard for me to take them serious.

[Dojji]

I either get a good #5 to be there the whole year and have Buchholz in case of injury' date=' or start with Buchholz.[/quote']

 

No, with already a good 1-2-3, you bring in a second-tier guy fill your rotation to get along in case the good rookie never shows up, and then the rookie is injury insurance with a chance that any time he comes up it's to stay as long as he handles the big leagues well. A la Masterson.

 

The last thing you want to do is have a big contract in the way when it's time to find out what you have.

[msubulldogs21]

Good job. Way to recover from a 3-0 count.

[silvercreekcc2006]

Whew. That guy scares me. Good groundout.

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I forget who asked this earlier, but Cousins has a bruised collarbone.

[silvercreekcc2006]

I forget who asked this earlier' date=' but Cousins has a bruised collarbone.[/quote']

 

Thanks. Ump through the pain, you pussy.

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No, with already a good 1-2-3, you bring in a second-tier guy fill your rotation to get along in case the good rookie never shows up, and then the rookie is injury insurance with a chance that any time he comes up it's to stay as long as he handles the big leagues well. A la Masterson.

 

The last thing you want to do is have a big contract in the way when it's time to find out what you have.

 

I definitely don't bring in a big contract. A 1 year deal. Also I'm not talking stud here, so to an extent I agree that if someone gets hurt and you put Buch in the rotation and he's sick, you keep him there.

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By the way, I heart Jon Lester. 31 pitches, 21 strikes. 2 down, 7 to go.

[Dojji]

I definitely don't bring in a big contract. A 1 year deal. Also I'm not talking stud here' date=' so to an extent I agree that if someone gets hurt and you put Buch in the rotation and he's sick, you keep him there.[/quote']

 

So Paul Byrd might just be perfect. Quality strikethrower, humble enough because of his lack of a fastball to maybe take a 1 year deal.

 

Offer him arb. See what happens.