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

[Andrew Klein]

And more ...

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.

<<
Generally true.  But one's character gets tested when Matt Harrison 
joins the active rotation.
>
> Speaking of which, how does Morrow's closer gig reduce his value for 
> the Bombers?

<<
Bombers are toast.  Starting pitching on the precipice and holes in the 
OF.  If Bedard's not healthy, another Drive for Five would be the upside.
>
> 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.

<<
Too early to say on BJ.  I'd take Perkins and Redmond at a buck, too.
>
> Rips.  If you're ready to move Perry, I'm here for you.

<<
And, Brad, I'll take Porcello while you're at it.
>
> 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.

<<
Phillies looking at Sheff.  And Thames just keeping the spot warm until 
Clete Thomas is fully recovered from his Tommy John surgery!
>
> 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.
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