Joined: 14 Aug 2006
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Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 2:06 pm Post subject:
shoewizard wrote:
Aaron wrote:
You'd have to think that Tracy for Mike Gonzo involves more than that wouldn't you? That'd open up a huge hole in the offense, Tracy's disspointing progression notwithstanding. Maybe one of Pittsburgh's young pitchers.
The way it's being reported, the D backs offered Tracy for Mike Gonzo, and pitt rejected them.
Yeah. I'd be very suprised if that's how it went down though. Gonzales and Gorzelanny for Tracy and the Pirates rejected them. Something like that.
I'm with you though, I want to know what the backup plan at 3B is. I don't have a real problem dealing him if we're talking about a legitimate starter for the rotation. But otherwise I think it's a step in the wrong direction. Tracy with his problems will still be one of our most important and best hitters this season. He's cheap, young, etc. Not the time to jump ship.
Joined: 11 Aug 2006
Posts: 172
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:13 am Post subject:
Closer has been a huge weak spot for us ever since BK moved from closer to starter. I for one, have never felt comfortable the last several seasons giving a lead to the closer. It sure as hell would be nice to have a reliable closer that you had faith in and gave you 40+ saves. Otsuka would be that guy so I think it would be a good move. I just hope Byrnes doesn't give up too much.
Joined: 10 Aug 2006
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Location: clawing my eyes out, praying for sleep. booyah.
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 11:15 am Post subject:
ncdbackfan wrote:
Closer has been a huge weak spot for us ever since BK moved from closer to starter. I for one, have never felt comfortable the last several seasons giving a lead to the closer. It sure as hell would be nice to have a reliable closer that you had faith in and gave you 40+ saves. Otsuka would be that guy so I think it would be a good move. I just hope Byrnes doesn't give up too much.
i don't know... i never felt too comfortable giving leads to BK either. or, for that matter, to mantei. i've never really had confidence in AZ's closers.
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Closer has been a huge weak spot for us ever since BK moved from closer to starter. I for one, have never felt comfortable the last several seasons giving a lead to the closer. It sure as hell would be nice to have a reliable closer that you had faith in and gave you 40+ saves. Otsuka would be that guy so I think it would be a good move. I just hope Byrnes doesn't give up too much.
i don't know... i never felt too comfortable giving leads to BK either. or, for that matter, to mantei. i've never really had confidence in AZ's closers.
BK was an excellent closer.
Mantei... to quote BPro, Mantei's natural state was injured.
Joined: 10 Aug 2006
Posts: 370
Location: The player named later
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 8:36 pm Post subject:
levski wrote:
BK was an excellent closer.
I always liked BK as a closer, but what we all remember is BK giving up a couple of games in the post season. (made the series more memorable)
I remember watching him pitch to a lefty during the regular season. He had the guy so confused, the batter swung early, missed and took the ball to his balls. Not only did the poor guy strike out, but his ego as well as his twig and berries got bruised.
When BK was on, he was tough to beat, but his head may not be the best for the closer role.
Joined: 10 Aug 2006
Posts: 2404
Location: Gold Canyon
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:37 pm Post subject:
No Otsuka until the end of spring training according to Steve Gilbert's tea leaves...
Steve Gilbert's mailbag wrote:
I read that the D-backs are going to get Akinori Otsuka from the Rangers. Please tell me this is true.
-- Anita S., Phoenix
I know that Otsuka's name has come up in the discussions that the D-backs have had with the Rangers, but there are a lot of teams that have inquired about him, and I don't think a deal with Arizona is imminent. If the Rangers were to sign Barry Zito, their need for a starting pitcher would be reduced, thus lowering the value of the young D-backs pitchers they are interested in. Plus, I think they may want to wait on Otsuka until they are sure that the recently signed Eric Gagne is healthy and can close games for them, which leads me to believe that if they decide to trade Otsuka, it may be closer to the end of Spring Training.
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