November 11, 200421 yr The market is saturated with bullpen help and as a result most of the guys will come fairly cheap, the market is also filled with potential bargains like Jeff Nelson, Jeff Zimmerman, Matt Mantei, Paul Shuey, Scott Williamson, Steve Kline, Jay Powell, Troy Percival, and Steve Reed...etc All those players are either too 'old' or too 'injury-prone' to be given any heavy contract, I'm sure with the right research the FO could nab a couple of those guys for very discounted prices and watch them contribute alot to this pen. With the right price it just might be worth the risk regardless. I think the Fish need to make a big push to improve their pen this year simply because this is the right time too, many potential bargains that would allow us to field a good pen despite the payroll restrictions. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1911763
November 11, 200421 yr The market is saturated with bullpen help and as a result most of the guys will come fairly cheap, the market is also filled with potential bargains like Jeff Nelson, Jeff Zimmerman, Matt Mantei, Paul Shuey, Scott Williamson, Steve Kline, Jay Powell, Troy Percival, and Steve Reed...etc All those players are either too 'old' or too 'injury-prone' to be given any heavy contract, I'm sure with the right research the FO could nab a couple of those guys for very discounted prices and watch them contribute alot to this pen. With the right price it just might be worth the risk regardless. I think the Fish need to make a big push to improve their pen this year simply because this is the right time too, many potential bargains that would allow us to field a good pen despite the payroll restrictions. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1911763 612956[/snapback] Agreed coba. Getting cheap veteran parts and moving Mota to closer would be nice. How many of these guys could come cheap though? Not much money to spend in general. Rather have vets than youngins though.
November 11, 200421 yr Author The market is saturated with bullpen help and as a result most of the guys will come fairly cheap, the market is also filled with potential bargains like Jeff Nelson, Jeff Zimmerman, Matt Mantei, Paul Shuey, Scott Williamson, Steve Kline, Jay Powell, Troy Percival, and Steve Reed...etc All those players are either too 'old' or too 'injury-prone' to be given any heavy contract, I'm sure with the right research the FO could nab a couple of those guys for very discounted prices and watch them contribute alot to this pen. With the right price it just might be worth the risk regardless. I think the Fish need to make a big push to improve their pen this year simply because this is the right time too, many potential bargains that would allow us to field a good pen despite the payroll restrictions. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1911763 612956[/snapback] Agreed coba. Getting cheap veteran parts and moving Mota to closer would be nice. How many of these guys could come cheap though? Not much money to spend in general. Rather have vets than youngins though. 612967[/snapback] Hi there Mollusk, Don't know how much those guys would command, but according to some previous post it looks like Beinfest is making a very strong push to make the bullpen a strength. I'm sure some of those guys won't come for much, it'd depend on who the other bidders would be. Many are under-valued just because of their injuries and even more so with all the bullpen arms out there, the stage is set for the small-market teams to wisely improve the pen. With Beinfest making it known to be a big priority I feel pretty good that the Fish will take advantage of the market with regard to relievers. Have I mentioned how much infinitely better this site is than that of the ESPN.com? Troll-free is the way to be
November 11, 200421 yr Have I mentioned how much infinitely better this site is than that of the ESPN.com? Troll-free is the way to be :lol Cutter on life support without marlins board? Its sad though. A lot of people came through that board. Seems like a whole new group is there now. I for one cannot stand the format.
November 11, 200421 yr How about Roberts, the former Met? I believe he got released by the Mets a couple days ago.
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November 12, 200421 yr The market is saturated with bullpen help and as a result most of the guys will come fairly cheap, the market is also filled with potential bargains like Jeff Nelson, Jeff Zimmerman, Matt Mantei, Paul Shuey, Scott Williamson, Steve Kline, Jay Powell, Troy Percival, and Steve Reed...etc All those players are either too 'old' or too 'injury-prone' to be given any heavy contract, I'm sure with the right research the FO could nab a couple of those guys for very discounted prices and watch them contribute alot to this pen. With the right price it just might be worth the risk regardless. I think the Fish need to make a big push to improve their pen this year simply because this is the right time too, many potential bargains that would allow us to field a good pen despite the payroll restrictions. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1911763 612956[/snapback] Agreed coba. Getting cheap veteran parts and moving Mota to closer would be nice. How many of these guys could come cheap though? Not much money to spend in general. Rather have vets than youngins though. 612967[/snapback] It's so odd seeing you make a baseball related post :lol .
November 12, 200421 yr Is it really necessary to sign more than one? A good reliever to go with Mota and Spooney would be fine with Bump, Wayne, Hutchinson, Gracesqui and spring training invites filling out the middle and long relief.
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