July 31, 200521 yr Rich just reported it live on the air. And why the hell was my thread I posted 5 minutes ago just deleted?
July 31, 200521 yr Marlins also send pitcher Michael Flannery (25 years old) who was 1-3, 2.21 ERA in 36 IP at Carolina AA. still a solid move for the Fish. :thumbup
July 31, 200521 yr http://www.baseball-reference.com/v/villoro01.shtml Last season: 8-6, 117 IP, 86 K, 64 BB, 4.08 ERA
July 31, 200521 yr Villone is a lefty, this year he is 2-3, 2.45 ERA, 41 K, 23 walks, 1.39 WHIP, .226 opp BA. In his career, he is 49-52, 4.70 ERA with 93 starts and 353 relief appearances. He has held lefties to a .213 average and righties to a .242 average this year.
July 31, 200521 yr Scouting Report 2004 Season The Mariners signed Ron Villone, who actually was Seattle's first-round pick in 1992, to be a lefthanded setup man for new closer Eddie Guardado. But roster changes and injuries forced Villone into the rotation during the middle of the season. That wasn't his strong suit, but when the year was over, Villone might have been the team's pitching MVP. Pitching & Defense Villone's stuff is considered average, though his cut fastball gave lefthanded batters a lot of trouble in 2004. Villone also uses a changeup and a hard slider. The Mariners liked Villone's fearless approach to pitching. He goes after people and isn't afraid to go inside, even to righthanders, which also can get him in trouble. He's an average fielder who does a good job of controlling the running game. He has three pickoffs in each of the past two years. 2005 Outlook Having Villone in the starting rotation isn't the ideal for a good team. He's regarded as a three-inning pitcher. Anything past that, and he'll often get in trouble. That said, Villone did everything Seattle asked of him in 2004. The best-case scenario for 2005 is that he settles back into a long-relief or a setup role.
July 31, 200521 yr This could lead to some fun strikeout calls for the game threads... "Ron VillOWNED" :mischief2
July 31, 200521 yr Good pickup. A versatile bullpen arm that addresses all three of our pitching needs (spot-starter, middle relief, lefty specialist) for players not key to our future.
July 31, 200521 yr Correct. Villone, a solid veteran good for 3 innings middle relief for Bazardo and Flannery. We had to give something to get something. We "got" for this year. Cool.
July 31, 200521 yr Thanks. Good stuff. Is Ron a FA after this season? 882296[/snapback] No, signed for $2M next year. source
July 31, 200521 yr Thanks. Good stuff. Is Ron a FA after this season? 882296[/snapback] No, signed for $2M next year. source 882315[/snapback] Thanks
July 31, 200521 yr Thanks. Good stuff. Is Ron a FA after this season? 882296[/snapback] No, signed for $2M next year. source 882315[/snapback] Thanks 882330[/snapback] Good deal then. At least Bazardo wasn't dealt simply for a rent a player.
July 31, 200521 yr very nice deal much better than the previous offer the Mariners wanted of Vargas and Ollie
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