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Originally Posted by evman150
My buddy's in left field for Seattle.
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Ev, congrats to your buddy and his family. He's from Victoria no? He did real well tonight. He has good speed-the bunt he laid. He's smart-the fake bunt then singled passed an encroaching Rolen. He has a good arm. And he made some nice catches in LF. So, congrats...
Vis-a-vis the game tonight, these types of games are so deceiving because we may sweep but that pushes us to 500. That is just the type of excuse JP needs to hold fast and not maximize assets when the opportunity presents its self. The jays can get a lot for Halladay since he will be able to effect 2 pennant races, thus increasing his value to the interested squad. But JP is a tricky devil with little trends to infer from. My gut says that we should hold out until next year and hope we can make a better more concerted effort -with less injuries fingers crossed. However, if this current team strings together a few wins (8) and that gets us back into the thick of things, then JP looks like a genius for holding onto Halladay.
I just don't think either scenario is plausible with our depth compared to other teams in our division. Yet, with the pitching we've been forced to acclimate to the pros, we may see tangible dividends next season. I hope Shawn Marcum returns to form.
And one more question, how come JP hasn't tried the buyers role come non-waiver trade deadline? This team could use another big bat in Left, yet I like Inglett's bat, and another gas throwing reliever for the pen, perhaps Heath Bell? He would cost a bit, but I could see us getting him for a couple prospects. If the pads want one of our promising pitchers who have made it to the bigs, out of necessity, then no. But, if they want a couple lower end prospects then yes. I think he could solve our Closer need and then you move Downs to set-up man. However, there are many flailing teams who have overworked bullpens that may posses a true gem: A's , Indians, Kansas City, Pitts, Cincy, Arizona, San Diego.