Posted April 4, 200619 yr Marlins claimed RHP Franklyn German off waivers from the Tigers. They'll have to free up a place on the active roster for him, which could mean that Ricky Nolasco, Chris Resop or Carlos Martinez will be demoted. German is no better of a bet than any of those pitchers, but the Marlins have nothing to lose by trying to turn his fortunes around. It's unlikely that he'll emerge as a closer candidate. Apr. 3 - 7:54 pm et Marlins designated RHP Nate Bump for assignment. Bump, who was sent down a week ago, certainly has one of the lowest upsides of players on the Marlins' roster, but he still might come in handy later. The team will hope that he clears waivers. Apr. 3 - 7:52 pm et -rotoworld For the Tigers last year, German had a 4-0 record, 1 save, 3.66 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 38K in 59 IP.
April 4, 200619 yr For the Tigers last year, German had a 4-0 record, 1 save, 3.66 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 38K in 59 IP. :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup good move!
April 4, 200619 yr Marlins claimed RHP Franklyn German off waivers from the Tigers. They'll have to free up a place on the active roster for him, which could mean that Ricky Nolasco, Chris Resop or Carlos Martinez will be demoted. German is no better of a bet than any of those pitchers, but the Marlins have nothing to lose by trying to turn his fortunes around. It's unlikely that he'll emerge as a closer candidate. Apr. 3 - 7:54 pm et Marlins designated RHP Nate Bump for assignment. Bump, who was sent down a week ago, certainly has one of the lowest upsides of players on the Marlins' roster, but he still might come in handy later. The team will hope that he clears waivers. Apr. 3 - 7:52 pm et -rotoworld What to say??? I really hope a decent team picks up Bump. Pretty rotten of the Marlins to wait until opening day to designate him. :thumbdown
April 4, 200619 yr What to say??? I really hope a decent team picks up Bump. Pretty rotten of the Marlins to wait until opening day to designate him. :thumbdown I hope Nate does get a chance somewhere. I doubt there will be many on this board disappointed though.
April 4, 200619 yr Marlins claimed RHP Franklyn German off waivers from the Tigers. They'll have to free up a place on the active roster for him, which could mean that Ricky Nolasco, Chris Resop or Carlos Martinez will be demoted. German is no better of a bet than any of those pitchers, but the Marlins have nothing to lose by trying to turn his fortunes around. It's unlikely that he'll emerge as a closer candidate. Apr. 3 - 7:54 pm et Marlins designated RHP Nate Bump for assignment. Bump, who was sent down a week ago, certainly has one of the lowest upsides of players on the Marlins' roster, but he still might come in handy later. The team will hope that he clears waivers. Apr. 3 - 7:52 pm et -rotoworld What to say??? I really hope a decent team picks up Bump. Pretty rotten of the Marlins to wait until opening day to designate him. :thumbdown Yeah...the Marlins are such heartless bastards... :plain
April 4, 200619 yr Doesnt German walk alot hitters? Yes. He's a project, but he's got nasty stuff when he's on. I like him more then Wellemeyer fwiw.
April 4, 200619 yr Ramp Posted Today, 08:50 PM love the move.... I had no problem with Bump though MarlinsLou Posted Today, 09:24 PM QUOTE(Ralph @ Apr 3 2006, 8:08 PM) Doesnt German walk alot hitters? Yes. He's a project, but he's got nasty stuff when he's on. I like him more then Wellemeyer fwiw. I agree with both of you. Scouts have always compared German to Armando Benitez. Though while I like the move I would much rather have this guy. Marcos Carvajal - Relief Pitcher Mariners designated RHP Marcos Carvajal for assignment. We're stunned. Carvajal, a 21-year-old reliever picked up from the Rockies for Yorvit Torrealba, has the potential to become an excellent reliever, and he has options remaining. Maybe a trade is on the way, because he was hardly the most expendable player on the Mariners' roster. rotoworld
April 4, 200619 yr Ramp Posted Today, 08:50 PM love the move.... I had no problem with Bump though MarlinsLou Posted Today, 09:24 PM QUOTE(Ralph @ Apr 3 2006, 8:08 PM) Doesnt German walk alot hitters? Yes. He's a project, but he's got nasty stuff when he's on. I like him more then Wellemeyer fwiw. I agree with both of you. Scouts have always compared German to Armando Benitez. Though while I like the move I would much rather have this guy. Marcos Carvajal - Relief Pitcher Mariners designated RHP Marcos Carvajal for assignment. We're stunned. Carvajal, a 21-year-old reliever picked up from the Rockies for Yorvit Torrealba, has the potential to become an excellent reliever, and he has options remaining. Maybe a trade is on the way, because he was hardly the most expendable player on the Mariners' roster. rotoworld oh! me too!
April 4, 200619 yr See, I told you there's talent available on the waiver wire. You don't need a team set in January.
April 4, 200619 yr the guy has good stuff but is inconsistent Ill take my chances with him, and yes he does have more upside than Bump I dont think its a bad pickup whatsoever
April 4, 200619 yr Old stuff I found on German: Franklyn German: Hitting German is the classic big, hard-throwing righthander. The ball looks small in his hand, and he constantly hits the mid-90s with his fastball. His fastball, however, is straight, and he tends to get it up in the strike zone. German commands his fastball poorly and constantly falls behind in the count. It's a shame, too, because he has an outstanding split-finger pitch. It would be a devastating offering if he were able to set it up with his fastball. He does not hold runners well and is an average fielder German, 22, is a Dominican version of all-time saves leader Lee Smith. He's 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds, and he regularly throws in the high 90s. He had a breakthrough winter in his native Dominican during the offseason, not allowing a run in 14 outings while fanning 23 in 16 innings and permitting just four hits. He has continued to blow the ball by hitters in Double-A this spring, whiffing 58 in 40 innings while going 1-1, 3.12 with 16 saves in 36 games. It's difficult to make solid contact off German, who has yet to allow a homer this season. His secondary pitches are a splitter and changeup. Background: Part of the Jeff Weaver trade with the Athletics and Yankees, German had 30 saves between three levels and two organizations in 2002. Signed as a 16-year-old out of the Dominican Republic, he made slow but consistent progress before a breakthrough in winter ball after the 2001 season. Strengths: German combines a 96 mph fastball with an excellent splitter. If he gets ahead in the count, hitters generally have no chance against the splitter. He averaged 12.2 strikeouts per nine innings and didn?t allow a homer in 2002. For a large pitcher, German?s mechanics are smooth and consistent. He?s athletic for his size. Weaknesses: German is a two-pitch pitcher without a good offspeed pitch, so he has to work as a short reliever. At times, he struggles to throw strikes. As for Carvajal: We should find out at around 12 - 4am if the Mariners traded him or another team claimed him. I like this guy more than Wellemeyer or German though at this point I don't think the FO will put a claim on him because they will have to release someone else from the 40 man roster(cough..cough Scott Tyler) and send another player down to the minor's. I guess will just have to wait.....
April 4, 200619 yr one can only hope that some other team sees the "promise" you guys see in Nate Bump and picks him up.
April 4, 200619 yr Can it finally have happened? Am I imagining things? It looks someone has realized Bump is worthless. :banana
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