July 6, 201313 yr yeah I mean I think that was always a given. and really I don't think the Dodgers have one of the top systems either so outside of the top 4 or 5 guys, no one is really upper echelon IMO. Wasn't going to be Chris Reed or Pederson or something.
July 6, 201313 yr Joe Frisaro �@JoeFrisaro 3m hearing Nolasco deal is expected to be completed tonight. Finalizing details #Marlins #Dodgers Sounds like for 3 pitchers, 2 prospects
July 6, 201313 yr Joe Frisaro �@JoeFrisaro 3m hearing Nolasco deal is expected to be completed tonight. Finalizing details #Marlins #Dodgers Sounds like for 3 pitchers, 2 prospects So we'd give them 3 pitchers, and we'd get 2 prospects?
July 6, 201313 yr So one of them is going to be on the big league team this year? Seems like we're getting a veteran in return...
July 6, 201313 yr Joe Frisaro �@JoeFrisaro 3m hearing Nolasco deal is expected to be completed tonight. Finalizing details #Marlins #Dodgers Sounds like for 3 pitchers, 2 prospects So we'd give them 3 pitchers, and we'd get 2 prospects? My understanding is 2 prospects and a pitcher already on the Dodgers roster who's probably pretty bad.
July 6, 201313 yr Joe Frisaro �@JoeFrisaro 3m Nolasco's strong start at #Braves on Wednesday has sweetened players #Marlins expect to get in return from #Dodgers
July 6, 201313 yr So who is the non prospect? Fife? Fife is pitching tonight so we might know soon. Might be the reason for the delay in "finalizing details"- Dodgers determining if they have anyone who can replace Fife for tonight's start. This is pure conjecture, but it makes sense in my mind. IF the Marlins do actually get Fife plus two other prospects, PLUS the money remaining on Nolasco's contract, that would be an absolute steal. Fife is more or less equal to Nolasco but a lot younger, plus all of the extras? Sign me up.
July 6, 201313 yr Joe Frisaro �@JoeFrisaro 3m Nolasco's strong start at #Braves on Wednesday has sweetened players #Marlins expect to get in return from #Dodgers Excellent.
July 6, 201313 yr Joe Frisaro �@JoeFrisaro 3m Nolasco's strong start at #Braves on Wednesday has sweetened players #Marlins expect to get in return from #Dodgers Excellent. Pretty incredible a single start can have any influence at all. But hey, it's the dodgers, as short term thinking as a team can be.
July 6, 201313 yr It's not Fife. "The Dodgers and Marlins are nearing a trade that will send right-hander Ricky Nolasco to Los Angeles for three Minor League pitchers, a source confirmed to MLB.com, and the deal likely will be finalized later Saturday evening."
July 6, 201313 yr Hearing #Dodgers also getting international pool money in Nolasco trade with #Marlins.
July 6, 201313 yr Joe Frisaro �@JoeFrisaro 25s RHP Steve Ames to be part of Nolasco deal from #Marlins to #Dodgers
July 6, 201313 yr Joe Frisaro �@JoeFrisaro 25s RHP Steve Ames to be part of Nolasco deal from #Marlins to #Dodgers So relevant that his featured video on his MLB.com stat page is a Nick Punto double.. PCL numbers are pretty good, especially being in the PCL.
July 6, 201313 yr Steve Ames has a career 236 to 35 strikeout to walk ratio and a career 1.93 ERA. While he doesn't necessarily have outstanding stuff, his ability to locate pitches and pitch to contact has gotten him a spot on the Dodgers 40 man roster. His fastball can get up to 94 and his out pitch is his slider, but he also throws a curveball and changeup on occasion.
July 6, 201313 yr Ames has great strikeout numbers in the minors but from what I can gather, he doesn't have much on his fastball (90-92 MPH). I wonder how that will translate into the major leagues.
July 6, 201313 yr Ames has great strikeout numbers in the minors but from what I can gather, he doesn't have much on his fastball (90-92 MPH). I wonder how that will translate into the major leagues. I'm sure we'll find out soon as I imagine fish call him up immediately
July 6, 201313 yr Nolasco gone forever makes me both sad and happy. Happy because his inconsistency can make the most sane man go mad. Sad because he's the last semblance of that strangely fun 2006 squad. Goodbye Ricky, its been real.
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