[USML Announce] Fister Of Fury

Wed Aug 12 16:08:43 EDT 2009

Brad Lee,

An excellent, if somewhat crass point.? In fact, it turns out that Mr. Blocker has authorized me to announce the formation of his rejoinder to the formation of COPS and DUMP.? Mark's new organization has taken the name NOPE as in:

Negotiators that Outrage and Perturb Everyone

The group charter is still a work in progress but it will go something like this:

Do we intend to abide by the deals we put on the table:? NOPE

Do we intend to return your phone calls or emails:? NOPE

Did we ever seriously consider doing a deal with you:? NOPE

Are we ever really interested in making a fair trade:? NOPE

Well...you get the picture.? More details to follow.

Rumor has it that there are one or two other members of our league that are petitioning Mr. B for membership as we speak.

TOeFuki

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From: Brad Jansen <bljansen at gmail.com>
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Sent: Wed, Aug 12, 2009 2:01 pm
Subject: [USML Announce] Fister Of Fury

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

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Brad Lee "Bruised But Not Bloody" Bad Ass

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On 8/12/09, Jeff Winick <jhwinick at aol.com> wrote: 

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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TOeF
uKi

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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.

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?!?

On 8/12/09, Jeff Winick <jhwinick at aol.com> wrote: 

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=2
0ensure 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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On Aug 12, 2009, at 11:41 AM, Brad Jansen <bljansen at gmail.com> wrote:

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Tazawa ready to be solid part of Red Sox rotation

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 | Feedback | Print Entry

Lost in the shuffle amid Kevin Youkilis' meltdown was a very promising debut start from Junichi Tazawa, who went five innings for the win against the Detroit Tigers. (He now has the tough-to-maintain decisions/games ratio of 1.) 

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 and Nick Green 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. 

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 bri
ngs 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. 

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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