[USML Announce] USML Today: Who's Up, Down and Holding Steady

[Brad Jansen]

Mark, notwithstanding my many waking hours I can't catch all the news. i.e.
the Devine debacle. But here's my take on the Morrow matter: so what if he
can stay healthy and garner saves in the bullpen.  By going to the pen his
expected Ks are reduced by one-half and quality innings of ERA/WHIP the
same... what he may get in saves is far outweighed by the loss of Ks and
quality IP.  The Bombers didn't need another closer; they needed him as a SP
(in add'n to needing a few run producers as well).  Off  on another hot tip,
I remain,
Brad Lee Bad Finger

On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 9:26 PM, <springkerb at aol.com> wrote:

> Gotta call you on a few of these, Bradley.
>  First, Klein walks away from a couple of these guys, but Joey Devine has
> an appointment with the dreaded Dr. Andrews, so Zeigler is The Man in
> Oakland.  One out of three isn't bad for cheap closer prospects.  And the K9
> do not consider weak pitching a weakness--it's a sign of character.
>
>  Speaking of which, how does Morrow's closer gig reduce his value for the
> Bombers?
>
>  As for the Nukes, I'm pretty happy with Redmond and Perkins at a buck
> each.  They aren't stars, but they probably won't kill me.  And how long has
> Percival's health ever lasted anyway?  But as for Ryan, heck yes, I'm
> worried.
>
>  Rips.  If you're ready to move Perry, I'm here for you.
>
>  Brats.  Sheff will land another AL gig.  Meanwhile Thames gets the PT he
> needed.  So the Sheff waiver is a plus.  And you missed the elephant in the
> room--Joey Devine's most recent elbow injury.
>
>  Mark
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brad Jansen <bljansen at gmail.com>
> To: USML Announcements <announce at usml.net>
> Sent: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 5:24 pm
> Subject: [USML Announce] USML Today: Who's Up, Down and Holding Steady
>
>  UP....
>    *Daddies*: Clement to minors and Escobar to DL,  but Chris Ray of Light
> will bring in badly needed saves and Wise and Nady earn starting gigs--at
> least for a few days.
>
>    *Mighty Red Hots aka All-Beef Franks:* key trade bait not subject to
> recession.  Prices continue to climb.
>
> DOWN....
>
>     *Berliners: *couldn't move* *trade chips Duchscherer and
> Sherrill before inevitable declines, Vernon Wells already hurting, Blocker
> won't return calls.
>
>     *Bombers*: will have to wait for Price and Wieters to contribute badly
> needed numbers.  Morrow sent to pen and Owens to pasture.
>
>     *Klein 9: *weak pitching staff can't afford injured Bonderman,
> ineffective "closers" Rodney and Lyon.
>
>     *Nukes: *Percival's health reduces Wheeler's save opps, Ryan's decline
> reduces his save opps.  Redmond and Perkins not best Twins to have on team.
>
>     *Riptorns*: Lackey and Hill to DL hurt pitching cause. Can Tiger
> twirlers Porcello and Perry ride to the rescue?
>
>     *LMC:* Team's gamble on Mauer Power not paying off, and Hafner is
> toast.
>
> =0 A    *AYM: *Colon. Contreras. Ka-blam.
>
>    *Flaming Brats:* Offensive cornerstone Sheffield may not land another
> gig and Span is not the Man.
>
> HOLDING STEADY.....
>
> *     Republicans: *   Because at the end of the day, you know he's right.
>
> _______________________________________________
> announce mailing listannounce at usml.nethttp://lists.usml.net/mailman/listinfo/announce
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!<http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220439616x1201372437/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62>
> *
>
> _______________________________________________
> announce mailing list
> announce at usml.net
> http://lists.usml.net/mailman/listinfo/announce
>
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://lyra.siteprotect.com/pipermail/announce/attachments/20090401/21d788ce/attachment.htm