cdy_0513 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I was at the FSU-Miami game on Saturday. At the beginning of the third quarter when everybody went back to their seats, my wife and I were taking our time. I walked past a guy, and thought no way, what is he doing here. He was just standing there by the concession stand. I looked at him and said Chris? He said yeah. Volstad? And he just smiled. He acted surprised that I recognized him. We talked for about five minutes, got a picture with him and everything. He wasnt in a hurry to move on. Acted like he wouldve talked for an hour if i wanted to. He shook my hand and said it was a pleasure to meet you and thanks stopping to say hi. I know he has haf his struggles, but i just became a much bigger fan of his just due to how classy and polite he was. Also, im 5'10", and i came up to his chest. The picture looks like im sitting down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroFishOne Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Right on, release the giant. I second Squall's post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeyethesailor Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Right on, release the giant. I second Squall's post. The way he pitched after coming back from AAA ERA 3.48 and at age 24 he should not be released. ERA of 2.32 in September is not sustainable but Chris Carpenter struggled worse by age 24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Right on, release the giant. I second Squall's post. The way he pitched after coming back from AAA ERA 3.48 and at age 24 he should not be released. ERA of 2.32 in September is not sustainable but Chris Carpenter struggled worse by age 24. Volstad needs a cutter then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdy_0513 Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Pics or it didn't happen. Haha...I'll post it tonight. I have a meeting after work, but I'll get the pic up after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroFishOne Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Right on, release the giant. I second Squall's post. The way he pitched after coming back from AAA ERA 3.48 and at age 24 he should not be released. ERA of 2.32 in September is not sustainable but Chris Carpenter struggled worse by age 24. I didnt mean Literally release him, more like "Release the Kraken." release him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdy_0513 Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 Funny thing, he must really like that hoodie : http://www.mleye.com/photo.asp?photoid=8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enterthemadness Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Funny how you didn't talk about his struggles or fans not liking him much. Oh wait. He is 6'8 ish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridafly Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I actually really like Volstad. But if we can find better options for this rotation, we should try to trade him. We can't have a player making that much money in the minors. With that being said, if our 1-4 in the rotation is great, Volstad isn't a bad #5 by any means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiNative0722 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 if we get 2 pitchers in free agency, among all the rumors Buehrle Gio Shields Zambrano, then I suppose ill deal with Volstad being our 5th, although I'd like Javy back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBob27 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Wendsday's PBP had an article on him. He dosen't sound too confident he will be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnellders Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 In your original post you make it sound as if you werent quite sure at first that it was him. Do you know a lot of near 7ft giants then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridafly Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 In your original post you make it sound as if you werent quite sure at first that it was him. Do you know a lot of near 7ft giants then? Haha I'm sure it was more of a "Hmm, is that really him?" than a "Is that Chris Volstad or Tom from accounting..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHaze Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I actually really like Volstad. But if we can find better options for this rotation, we should try to trade him. We can't have a player making that much money in the minors. With that being said, if our 1-4 in the rotation is great, Volstad isn't a bad #5 by any means. If Volstad is kept as the No. 5 starter, then to me he's the "Oh man here we go again" guy every fifth day. Just sayin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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