DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Oh motherfuck. The Cubs re-signed Kyle Farnsworth. Oh come on, he's decent every other year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Yeah, more like "every year other than this one." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Yeah, more like "every year other than this one." 2001: good 2002: shite 2003: good 2004: shite so 2005: good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Joe Kennedy got lucky in 2004. And Denny Hocking gets an NRI to Spring Training from the Royals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Oh motherfuck. The Cubs re-signed Kyle Farnsworth. Wasn't he just involved in trade rumors? They need to give up on this guy, already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Joe Kennedy got lucky in 2004. And Denny Hocking gets an NRI to Spring Training from the Royals I'm more inclined to think 2004 is a better indicator of Kennedy's talent than 2003. Kennedy had a bad season for the Devil Rays, but otherwise he's been solid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 And Bored, how is Ed Wade an idiot? I've been less than enamored with his moves, but I would absolutely have offered Polanco arbitration in that instance, knowing that I get two draft picks in return. Given the insane market, who would have guessed that Polanco would have accepted the offer? Still, Polanco makes them better, and there's no reason Wade couldn't still trade Polanco if he had the opportunity. Polanco absolutely makes the Phillies a better team, and it is hard to get upset at that. They didn't calculate the risk that Polanco's value on the open market would nose dive when they tendered him as there probably wasn't a team out there willing to depart with two draft picks (okay maybe the Brian Sabean and the Giants but they have Ray Durham) to sign Polanco. They had committed to Utley at second base so there was no point in taking the risk. Now they are on the hook for nearly $5 million to have a guy sit on the bench the majority of the time. I have a feeling Polanco won't last the entire year with the Phillies but it's unlikely they can get equal value trading for a guy who's been sitting on the bench. Just poor planning all the way around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 From my experience, there are MANY teams willing to depart with draft picks for free agents. Hell, the Phillies themselves gave up two for Jeff Lieber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Hell, the Phillies themselves gave up two for Jeff Lieber. Jon Lieber. Methinks you mixed him and Jeff Liefer's names up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 I did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Joe Kennedy got lucky in 2004. And Denny Hocking gets an NRI to Spring Training from the Royals I'm more inclined to think 2004 is a better indicator of Kennedy's talent than 2003. Kennedy had a bad season for the Devil Rays, but otherwise he's been solid. dERA - Joe Kennedy 2001: 4.68 (over his ERA) 2002: 4.85 (over his ERA) 2003: 5.20 (under his ERA) 2004: 4.07 (over his ERA) I'd say he's a 4.50 ERA pitcher, which is fine, but he really was helped by fielding in 2004 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Remember that he was just 22 and 23 his first two years. He was set to improve, but he had an awful 2003. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Now this is just one source but by Baseball Prospectus' Defensive Efficiency by team, the Rockies were the worst defensive team in the N.L. last year. I was just going to look up if any Rockie starter has ever had two straight sub-4.00 ERA seasons and then I learn Joe Kennedy was the first Rockies starter to ever have a sub-4.00 ERA. Armando Reynoso finished right at 4.00 in 1993. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Kennedy also had 1.51 groundballs for every flyball. His numbers at Coors Field were better than his road numbers as well. Which is definately odd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strummer 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Apparently everything is not smooth between the Mets and Mike Cameron as was previously reported on WFAN today. Here's what he said in his conference call tonight: "Right now, I'll kind of do what I can to help the team. It's going to be a transition," Cameron, a two-time Gold Glove winner in center, said Tuesday. "That's the plan right now, to see what happens and kind of go with it. I've been going through a lot of mixed emotions." Doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement. Even money says he's dealt before Spring Training. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Won't Clemens and the Astros more than likely meet in the middle? And is this a sign Clemens might not return, since he's asking for so much? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Man in Blak 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Kennedy also had 1.51 groundballs for every flyball. His numbers at Coors Field were better than his road numbers as well. Which is definately odd. For what it's worth, I used Mahnken's new park-adjusted DIPS to crunch Kennedy's DIPS (defense-independent pitching statistic, IIRC) ERA: 2004: 4.02 2003: 5.12 2002: 4.80 2001: 4.63 If you want some comparisons, here's some choice pitchers' 2004 park-adjusted DIPS data: Randy Johnson: 2.32 Pedro Martinez: 3.47 Jason Marquis: 4.73 Chris Carpenter: 4.02 Shawn Estes: 5.30 Russ Ortiz: 4.82 Derek Lowe: 4.39 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 The Cubs took a flier on Scott Williamson for a MLC. He probably won't pitch this season, but it will give them first negotiating rights for next year. The Nationals signed P Esteban Loazia, for one year, $2.9 Million. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 The Cubs took a flier on Scott Williamson for a MLC. He probably won't pitch this season, but it will give them first negotiating rights for next year. I heard if all goes well he can be out there by late July. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Seattle Mariners signed 2B Ricky Guitierrez to an MLC and invited to ST. Kansas City Royals signed OF Denny Hocking to an MLC and invited to ST. Cleveland Indians agreed to a 1 year, $1.425 Million contract with MR David Riske. Chicago Cubs agreed to a 3 year, $12 Million contract with C Michael Barrett. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Man in Blak 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 The Cubs took a flier on Scott Williamson for a MLC. He probably won't pitch this season, but it will give them first negotiating rights for next year. I heard if all goes well he can be out there by late July. He had Tommy John surgery in October - if he were to come back in July, his arm would be jello. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 The Cubs also announced Tuesday they have agreed to terms on a minor league deal with right-handed pitcher Scott Williamson, who is coming off elbow surgery in mid-October. The Cubs structured his deal similar to what they did with right-hander Ryan Dempster, who also had Tommy John surgery. "It's a solid gamble," Hendry said about signing Williamson. "It's a lot like the Dempster situation. The surgery was done by the same doctor [as Dempster]. "[Dr. Timothy Kremchek's] track record of Tommy John surgery is outstanding," Hendry said. "He was right on the button about Ryan [Dempster]. He was right on the button about Tony Womack. I had quite a few talks with the doctor and our doctors spoke with him. They felt you won't see the same guy you saw last year in Boston. They felt he was pitching with discomfort and damage." Hendry said Williamson, 28, could be pitching in July or August this season if his rehab progresses well. Williamson was 0-1 with a 1.26 ERA in 28 relief appearances for Boston last season. He held opponents to a .115 average and struck out 28 batters. http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/chc...s_chc&fext=.jsp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Man in Blak 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Well, the usual recovery time for Tommy John surgery is 12-18 months. A ten month recovery period (August) isn't unheard of, but it definitely would be exceptionally fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Hey, I believe you, I'm just regurgitating what I read on the Cubs site. I think Dempster also had a quick recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strummer 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Noted Met killer Brian Jordan signs with the Braves again. I'm sure he's salivating at the thought of getting to face Met pitching again, he basically made his entire career by killing the Mets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Noted Met killer Brian Jordan signs with the Braves again. I'm sure he's salivating at the thought of getting to face Met pitching again, he basically made his entire career by killing the Mets. Hmm interesting. I didn't think he'd want to come back, he was PISSED when he got traded, and I didn't blame him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 So how many games do Jordan and Mondesi play combined this year? I'll go with 93. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Detroit Tigers signed 3B/DH Dean Palmer to an MLC and invited to ST. Yes, he lives! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Noted Met killer Brian Jordan signs with the Braves again. I'm sure he's salivating at the thought of getting to face Met pitching again, he basically made his entire career by killing the Mets. I'm sorry, John Franco and Armando Benitez are no longer Mets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2005 Detroit Tigers signed 3B/DH Dean Palmer to an MLC and invited to ST. Yes, he lives! Wait.. so Dean Palmer's going to put off his selection to the HOF? http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/hof%5Fwe...5Felections.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
