Monday, December 18, 2006
THE SOX ARE ARMED BUT DANGEROUS?
It appears that the Sox made a nice deal acquiring Brendan Donnelly from the LAA for former waiver claim and southpaw minor league pitcher - Phil Siebel. Donnelly is an accomplished middle reliever that at a minimum gives the Sox added depth. Siebel looks like a future LOOGY or swing man in and out of the rotation like John Halama.
It appears to be a clear salary dump by the O.C. Donnelly will probably earn around $2 million in 2007. Even though they have been successful, it seems like LAA is taking a different approach to building a pen - going from finding diamonds in the rough to giving millions to free agent middle relievers. Regardless of the strategy out west, the Sox got a potentially valuable arm for next to nothing.
The Olde Towne Team also acquired another former relief laborer of the O.C. - J.C. Romero. Unfortunately, Romero looks a lot like LOOGY now. During his time with the Twins, Romero was able to get hitters from both sides of the plate - be it with control issues. He was a valuable arm coming out of the pen before Joe Nathan and Everyday Eddie.
“He’s a talented guy who had a difficult year,” Epstein said. “He had trouble getting in a rhythm all year long and didn’t repeat his delivery, which is certainly why he’s available at this cost. We see him as a buy-low guy, someone who’s a couple of adjustments away from being a very valuable addition to our bullpen.”
Based on those comments, Romero appears to be a scouting signing. Hopefully, the coaching staff can assist Romero. If they can’t, he becomes an expensive LOOGY at $1.6 million and a waste of resources, especially with Hideki Okajima in the fold.
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For the Sox Swap at a $20 limit: Buddha Bowl
The bowl fits in the palm of your hand. It is perfect to eat soup in front of the tube during those cold New England winters waiting for the Sox. I'm a big fan of soup.
For the Sox Swap at a $10 limit: Parking Timer Keychain
If you venture into a city or any New England downtown area often, parking is limited, so the parking timer keychain is must. It will pay for itself within a few days when you are returning all of those non - El Guapo's Ghost gift recommendations.
Assuming your boyfriend/husband already has a HDTV with the leather recliner setup, then a Golden Tee and/or a Kegerator make for great gifts.
For the ladies, anything from Tiffany's works out well. But if you want something that benefits you, as well boys, then go with the Ruby Velour Lounge Set. It is sexy enough and not too Victoria Secret. It can be opened in front of the kids and her parents.
It appears that the Sox made a nice deal acquiring Brendan Donnelly from the LAA for former waiver claim and southpaw minor league pitcher - Phil Siebel. Donnelly is an accomplished middle reliever that at a minimum gives the Sox added depth. Siebel looks like a future LOOGY or swing man in and out of the rotation like John Halama.
It appears to be a clear salary dump by the O.C. Donnelly will probably earn around $2 million in 2007. Even though they have been successful, it seems like LAA is taking a different approach to building a pen - going from finding diamonds in the rough to giving millions to free agent middle relievers. Regardless of the strategy out west, the Sox got a potentially valuable arm for next to nothing.
The Olde Towne Team also acquired another former relief laborer of the O.C. - J.C. Romero. Unfortunately, Romero looks a lot like LOOGY now. During his time with the Twins, Romero was able to get hitters from both sides of the plate - be it with control issues. He was a valuable arm coming out of the pen before Joe Nathan and Everyday Eddie.
“He’s a talented guy who had a difficult year,” Epstein said. “He had trouble getting in a rhythm all year long and didn’t repeat his delivery, which is certainly why he’s available at this cost. We see him as a buy-low guy, someone who’s a couple of adjustments away from being a very valuable addition to our bullpen.”
Based on those comments, Romero appears to be a scouting signing. Hopefully, the coaching staff can assist Romero. If they can’t, he becomes an expensive LOOGY at $1.6 million and a waste of resources, especially with Hideki Okajima in the fold.
***
For the Sox Swap at a $20 limit: Buddha Bowl
The bowl fits in the palm of your hand. It is perfect to eat soup in front of the tube during those cold New England winters waiting for the Sox. I'm a big fan of soup.
For the Sox Swap at a $10 limit: Parking Timer Keychain
If you venture into a city or any New England downtown area often, parking is limited, so the parking timer keychain is must. It will pay for itself within a few days when you are returning all of those non - El Guapo's Ghost gift recommendations.
Assuming your boyfriend/husband already has a HDTV with the leather recliner setup, then a Golden Tee and/or a Kegerator make for great gifts.
For the ladies, anything from Tiffany's works out well. But if you want something that benefits you, as well boys, then go with the Ruby Velour Lounge Set. It is sexy enough and not too Victoria Secret. It can be opened in front of the kids and her parents.
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