November 28, 201114 yr http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/11/broxton-likely-to-sign-soon-mets-unlikely.html Apparently wants to pitch close to home, but the Braves don't need him. Marlins have been rumored for just about every closer on the market this offseason. Considering Broxton will probably just get a 1-2 year deal, it wouldn't surprise me.
November 28, 201114 yr Those blurbs make it sound like a pretty good shot he comes here. He's an interesting player.
November 28, 201114 yr He kind of peaked in 2009, but even then he choked in Game 4 of the NLCS. And he's coming off a surgery from that elbow injury that derailed his 2011 season, so he's kind of a risk. But taking his youth and past success into account, I'd take him over Juan Carlos Oviedo.
November 28, 201114 yr if we're talking about relievers or possible closer candidates how about francisco cordero from the reds?
November 28, 201114 yr His 300 lbs. are a deal killer for me. Forget it. 300 pounds? F*ckin' A, man. Even Jose Ceda is listed at 275.
November 28, 201114 yr He kind of peaked in 2009, but even then he choked in Game 4 of the NLCS. And he's coming off a surgery from that elbow injury that derailed his 2011 season, so he's kind of a risk. But taking his youth and past success into account, I'd take him over Juan Carlos Oviedo. Don't be so worried about single-game playoff performances. The surgery is the much bigger concern.
November 28, 201114 yr Giving Broxton a one year deal makes more sense to me than giving Leo Oviedo what he'll make in arbitration.
November 29, 201114 yr His 300 lbs. are a deal killer for me. Forget it. 300 pounds? F*ckin' A, man. Even Jose Ceda is listed at 275. And Broxton's tall, he's about what, 6'7, 6'8? C.C. Sabathia is 6'7 290. Height plays a factor in weight at times.
November 29, 201114 yr His incredibly nosedive stats-wise either says re-invention or 'stay away'. That's why you try to get a one year deal.
November 29, 201114 yr His incredible nosedive stats-wise either says re-invention or 'stay away'. I'm guessing he was pitching hurt during at least part of 2010, and 2011 was just after returning. So, it may not be that he forgot how to pitch, but that he was hurt (or some combination thereof).
November 29, 201114 yr With a positive outlook, yes. I wouldn't sign the guy as a closer though. Perhaps bring in competition for the role, but don't damn yourself. You've gotta imagine that he might not ever be the same.
November 29, 201114 yr Giving Broxton a one year deal makes more sense to me than giving Leo Oviedo what he'll make in arbitration. maybe, but oviedo stays healthy and broxton's fastball is as straight as they come.
November 29, 201114 yr imagine if we had broxton, ceda, and fielder the next time little Nyjer Morgan wants to charge the mound =)
November 29, 201114 yr Gaby clotheslining Nyjer Morgan was one of the highlights of that season for me.
November 29, 201114 yr Gaby clotheslining Nyjer Morgan was one of the highlights of that season for me. Agreed, it was sweet justice.
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