[USML Announce] Fister Of Fury

Wed Aug 12 14:01:52 EDT 2009

Well I for one predict Blocker bids on Doug Fister since the surname neatly
summarizes Mark's negotiating tactics.....

Brad Lee "Bruised But Not Bloody" Bad Ass

On 8/12/09, Jeff Winick <jhwinick at aol.com> wrote:
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>  Let's see:
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> Wieters plus Price equals championship.
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> I know COPS members. COPS members are good friends of mine. You sir, are no
> COPS member.
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> TOeFuKi
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Aug 12, 2009, at 1:39 PM, "Blocker, Mark B." <mblocker at Sidley.com>
> wrote:
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>  ?
> As a COPS member, I have no idea what you are talking about.
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> *From:* announce-bounces at usml.net [mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net] *On
> Behalf Of *Jeff Winick
> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 12, 2009 1:18 PM
> *To:* USML Announcements
> *Subject:* Re: [USML Announce] If The Price Is Right....Hey,Can One of You
> "Insiders" Send Me The Complete Article About ThisMajor Young Talent? Thanks
> Ever So.
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>  Just wondering what's up with your fellow DUMP members. This guy is
> heavily touted by Sickels and BA, he pitches for the Red Sox and I even gave
> everyone a head's up that he was one of the few free agent prospects  AND
> everyone has conceded to Mr. B so everyone should be looking to next season.
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> What is everyone saving their money for?  Rich bid me up to $51 for the oft
> injured Peavy and is silent on Tazawa. John passes on a top pitching
> prospect  while still with a substantial FAAB budget.
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> Good thing I'm around to keep you honest
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> On Aug 12, 2009, at 12:06 PM, Brad Jansen <bljansen at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Hey why target me....can't anybody else try to get keepers besides you?!
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> On 8/12/09, Jeff Winick < <jhwinick at aol.com>jhwinick at aol.com> wrote:
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>>  He's also $13. Mazel Tov.
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>> By the way, is there a reason why none of the rest of you helped me ensure
>> that Brad didn't get this guy at an even better keeper salary for next year.
>> Are we all awake out there?
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>> TOeFuKi
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>> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Aug 12, 2009, at 11:41 AM, Brad Jansen < <bljansen at gmail.com>
>> bljansen at gmail.com> wrote:
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>>  Tazawa ready to be solid part of Red Sox rotation
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>> Tuesday, August 11, 2009 | Feedback<http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/mailbagESPN?event_id=15332>| Print
>> Entry <http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/print?id=4392996&type=blogEntry>
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>> Lost in the shuffle amid Kevin Youkilis<http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=5375>'
>> meltdown was a very promising debut start from Junichi Tazawa<http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=30095>,
>> who went five innings for the win against the Detroit Tigers<http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/clubhouse?team=det>.
>> (He now has the tough-to-maintain decisions/games ratio of 1.)
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>> Tazawa was nervous in the first inning and couldn't command his fastball
>> or get consistent break on his curveball, and his nerves were compounded by
>> the Keystone Kops routine by Dustin Pedroia<http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=6393>and Nick
>> Green <http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=5071>behind him. After the first inning, his command improved, and in his final
>> three innings he pitched confidently and showed a sharper, more consistent
>> curve, mostly 72-78 mph, with good depth and a tighter break. His fastball
>> is average at 89-91 with a little tail, but it's flat and he's going to have
>> to locate it well. He also throws an above-average splitter at 79-81 mph
>> with good bottom, and he could stand to throw it more often, as it really
>> looks like the fastball out of his hand and should be a weapon against
>> hitters on both sides of the plate.
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>> Tazawa's delivery looks odd and his arm action is long -- follow how far
>> his hand travels from when he takes it out of the glove until he brings it
>> forward toward his release point -- but it actually works well. He repeats
>> it, generates good momentum toward the plate and, aside from the length,
>> doesn't have any obvious problems in the delivery. The average fastball/plus
>> secondary stuff combination can work in a big league rotation, but where it
>> fits depends largely on command.
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>> The Junichi Tazawa who threw in third, fourth and fifth innings on Tuesday
>> night would be a solid No. 3 starter in a good rotation, and if his
>> confidence builds off this outing he should be an asset to the Red Sox for
>> the rest of this season.
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