I am underwhelmed by the acquisition of Gregg from the fishies. Don't get me wrong, he's a decent middle of the road set up guy -- certainly better than the '08 version of Bobby Howry that we suffered through -- but he's no Carlos Marmol, and THAT'S the guy he's being asked to replaced if we get rid of (i.e. don't sign) Kerry Wood.
In this era -- starters are going six innings more often than not. Unless they are Rich Harden, and then five is good. Which means you have to GET the game to the closer in the ninth for the closer to matter. We gave away Eyre last year. Fine. Marshall did pretty well handling the lefty specialist job, as well as some much needed long relief. And some good starts. His reward? He'll be traded. Another time on that. I think the strength of our pen these last two years has been Marmol in the set up role, not the closing. A great set up guy is critical...especially since he's the one that comes in with 2 on and 1 out most of the time. Marmol does that really well. I like the Gregg acquisition only if it comes for one of two reasons: 1.) precursor to a trade in which he is involved, or 2.) we still re-sign Wood and the bullpen is that much stronger in innings 7-8-9.
Just a thought. We should re-sign Wood for the ninth inning duties. Keep Marmol for the 8th. Find a reliever (a good one) whose last name starts with the letter B. Maybe Jonathan Broxton?) That way, they could say on TV "here comes the BMW" -- and BMW could sponsor the final three innings of the games. It's a money maker, trust me. Gregg won't work, because GMW makes no sense.
Sorry, sometimes I digress. Where was I? Oh, yes, the bullpen. I suppose Marshall - Gregg - Marmol could be the MGM boys, but I like the car reference better. Anyhoo...
I am starting to think that Peavy is this year's Brian Roberts. All talk, no get. Lou said he didn't think we were pursuing Peavy that hard. Either he's out of touch, or lying. He said as far as he knew, our only interest this off season was a left handed bat. I think he means "batter" because the bats are pretty much good either way. Rumors I hear? Ibanez, Hermida or Dunn. I like Hermida best of the three...but am underwhelmed by them all in general.
Enough for today. Imaginary postseason Shermies to all my loyal readers.
best to cb
Sherm
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Wood is as good as gone...there are too many guys available for shorter term deals that would be just as effective (Hoffman, Fuentes, Isrinhausen) or yjey could shoot the wad and try for K-Rod. I could give a shit if they keep Dempster if they can get their hands on Peavy...who is leaps and bounds better. Other free agents that interest me: Rocco Baldelli, Fatbart Colon, Adam Everett, and Braden Looper. I really like Baldelli...solid young player. Fatbart could be had on a short term deal. Everett is a solid defensive SS, and a winner. Looper is a cheaper Dempster, in my opinion. The cubs sould say bye bye to Blanco, Edmonds, Wood, Whackit, Lieber, Dempster, and Chad Fox, and replace with Baldelli, Hoffman, Tavarez, and Fatbart. Toby Hall and/or Varitek (good laft late inning bat) should back up Soto. Than get Peavy, no matter what.
If all these players end up with the dodgers, you could have.... Sabbathia, to Howery, to Isringhausen to Takeshi (Saito).
This would of course be the SHIT rotation. No word on a sponsor (local sewage treatment plant?).
You don't know what Hendry is thinking, but I have confidence that he is thinking. Desipio had Theriot going to San Diego as part of a Peavy deal. ? Furcal? I don't know, it could get spendy. I guess I'll just wait as Hendry is no longer taking my calls.
I know Wood probably "deserves" what ever he can bring on the open market, but he did collect mega bucks for years while spending a lot of time on the DL. Also, the only time I actually met him, he was less than nice to me (the fucker). Still hate to see him in another uniform.
Gaudin to Ascanio to Gregg ... there is a last 3 innings I don't want to think about.
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