Fish ink thirteen to minor league deals |
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Fish ink thirteen to minor league deals |
 Jan 4 2008, 5:49 PM
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The Head Fish  Group: Admin Posts: 21,237 Joined: 18-August 02 From: Brooklyn, NY Member No.: 1  |
QUOTE Marlins signed RHP Doug Waechter, RHP Joe Nelson, RHP Marcus Gwyn, RHP Tim Corcoran and RHP Bobby Keppel to minor league contracts and invited them to spring training. Waechter made 13 minor league starts last season after returning from major shoulder surgery, and Nelson missed the whole year after having his shoulder operated. If healthy, Waechter could get a look at the back of the rotation at some point. He was 14-25 with a 5.62 ERA in 54 starts and six relief appearances for the Rays between 2003 and 2006. QUOTE Marlins signed OF Jorge Piedra, C Paul Hoover, INF Chris Barnwell, 1B Tagg Bozied, INF Rex Rundgren, 1B-3B Jason Wood, OF John Gall, OF Alexis Gomez to minor league contracts and invited them to spring training. Wood's deal was agreed to months ago, and he'll have a pretty good chance of landing a bench spot. Piedra is the best bet of the rest of the group. The former Rockie hit .336/.415/.543 in 265 at-bats for Triple-A Sacramento last season. He'd be a fine fourth outfielder and pinch-hitter if given another chance. ---RotoWorld.com |
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Jan 4 2008, 5:55 PM
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El Loco  Group: Members Posts: 2,925 Joined: 20-November 04 From: Miami, FL Member No.: 1,808 |
MAN! And here I was jumping on my seat thinking Dallas! Great, I should have known that he won't go for a minor league deal, I mean look at this agent, but a guy can dream!
BTW only big name among this group is Douggy Waechter!! Woo Hooo!  Doug Waechter: Pure stuff, can possibly be a staff leader one day. Can work deep into his starts with his low 90's fastball. Has struggled with his mechanics, needs work on his changeup, not to mention he gets lit up by left handed hitters. Can possibly become a 4th or 5th starter in the future, but can be a great asset to any bullpen once developed. Anyone have info on the other four? |
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Jan 4 2008, 6:10 PM
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2008=?  Group: Members Posts: 439 Joined: 21-June 07 From: Boca Raton Member No.: 4,308 |
Who?
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Jan 4 2008, 6:28 PM
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I GOT GAME Group: Members Posts: 3,086 Joined: 6-March 06 From: Boynton Beach Member No.: 2,971 |
RHP Tim Corcoran
is the only person that i recognized. |
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Jan 4 2008, 6:50 PM
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El Loco Group: Members Posts: 2,925 Joined: 20-November 04 From: Miami, FL Member No.: 1,808 |
Now Jorge Piedra I do recognize! He was a great hitting prospect that never panned out. Not surprised he signs here, he can become this years frequent pinch hitter if he can land a spot via spring training. Let's keep adding invites Mr. Hill maybe we'll get a pleasant surprise on the cheap.
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Jan 4 2008, 7:43 PM
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Jammer Group: Members Posts: 193 Joined: 16-July 06 From: Plantation, FL Member No.: 3,356 |
QUOTE (The_Punisher @ Jan 4 2008, 6:50 PM)  Now Jorge Piedra I do recognize! He was a great hitting prospect that never panned out. Not surprised he signs here, he can become this years frequent pinch hitter if he can land a spot via spring training. Let's keep adding invites Mr. Hill maybe we'll get a pleasant surprise on the cheap. 
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Jan 4 2008, 8:21 PM
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OPZ+ 172 in Hustle/Heart  Group: Members Posts: 1,668 Joined: 13-December 05 From: Puntoville Member No.: 2,822 |
Piedra hit .336/.415/.543 in AAA last year. PCL but that's still pretty good.
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Jan 4 2008, 8:43 PM
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Hammerhead  Group: Members Posts: 625 Joined: 28-September 05 Member No.: 2,643 |
QUOTE (The_Punisher @ Jan 4 2008, 5:55 PM) Doug Waechter: Pure stuff, can possibly be a staff leader one day. Can work deep into his starts with his low 90's fastball. Has struggled with his mechanics, needs work on his changeup, not to mention he gets lit up by left handed hitters. Can possibly become a 4th or 5th starter in the future, but can be a great asset to any bullpen once developed.  Doug Waechter and "staff leader" should never be used in the same sentence. Ever. |
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Jan 4 2008, 9:02 PM
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What?  Group: Members Posts: 5,164 Joined: 9-July 04 From: My skin Member No.: 1,538 |
QUOTE (Larry @ Jan 4 2008, 5:49 PM) 1B Tagg Bozied Love the name. |
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Jan 4 2008, 9:15 PM
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Veteran  Group: VIP Posts: 11,531 Joined: 20-January 03 Member No.: 131 |
I thought they came to terms with Doug Waechter a while ago? |
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Jan 4 2008, 9:35 PM
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El Loco Group: Members Posts: 2,925 Joined: 20-November 04 From: Miami, FL Member No.: 1,808 |
QUOTE (ultimopain @ Jan 4 2008, 8:43 PM) QUOTE (The_Punisher @ Jan 4 2008, 5:55 PM) Doug Waechter: Pure stuff, can possibly be a staff leader one day. Can work deep into his starts with his low 90's fastball. Has struggled with his mechanics, needs work on his changeup, not to mention he gets lit up by left handed hitters. Can possibly become a 4th or 5th starter in the future, but can be a great asset to any bullpen once developed. Doug Waechter and "staff leader" should never be used in the same sentence. Ever. You don't necessary have to be an ace to be a leader imo. |
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Jan 4 2008, 9:36 PM
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El Loco Group: Members Posts: 2,925 Joined: 20-November 04 From: Miami, FL Member No.: 1,808 |
QUOTE (Marlins2003 @ Jan 4 2008, 9:15 PM) I thought they came to terms with Doug Waechter a while ago? My thoughts exactly. Than again, they also announced the signing of wood. Could just be that they were just spring training invites. |
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Jan 4 2008, 11:19 PM
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Rookie Group: Members Posts: 9,012 Joined: 6-July 03 From: Tallahassee, FL Member No.: 351 |
Piedra and Bozied have both been busted for 'roids.
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Jan 4 2008, 11:53 PM
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El Loco Group: Members Posts: 2,925 Joined: 20-November 04 From: Miami, FL Member No.: 1,808 |
QUOTE (FutureGM @ Jan 4 2008, 11:19 PM) Piedra and Bozied have both been busted for 'roids. Roids or no Roids, these players will only make it to the big leagues by earning a spot. We are now in the non-steroid era, if they can make it passed spring training with a spot in our 25-man roster than I'll be one of the fans to back them. |
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Jan 5 2008, 11:39 AM
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Mudcat Group: Members Posts: 2,290 Joined: 18-January 06 From: Boca Raton Member No.: 2,876 |
QUOTE (The_Punisher @ Jan 4 2008, 11:53 PM) QUOTE (FutureGM @ Jan 4 2008, 11:19 PM) Piedra and Bozied have both been busted for 'roids. Roids or no Roids, these players will only make it to the big leagues by earning a spot. We are now in the non-steroid era, if they can make it passed spring training with a spot in our 25-man roster than I'll be one of the fans to back them. uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. nuh uh. |
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Jan 5 2008, 2:35 PM
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El Loco Group: Members Posts: 2,925 Joined: 20-November 04 From: Miami, FL Member No.: 1,808 |
QUOTE (poptart @ Jan 5 2008, 11:39 AM) QUOTE (The_Punisher @ Jan 4 2008, 11:53 PM) QUOTE (FutureGM @ Jan 4 2008, 11:19 PM) Piedra and Bozied have both been busted for 'roids. Roids or no Roids, these players will only make it to the big leagues by earning a spot. We are now in the non-steroid era, if they can make it passed spring training with a spot in our 25-man roster than I'll be one of the fans to back them. uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. nuh uh. 
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Jan 6 2008, 2:14 PM
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Hammerhead Group: Members Posts: 554 Joined: 24-January 07 From: Orlando, Florida Member No.: 4,079 |
is joe nelson the joe nelson from the yankee days?
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Jan 6 2008, 2:24 PM
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Pac > Life Group: Members Posts: 2,736 Joined: 31-August 03 From: West Palm Beach Member No.: 480 |
thats Jeff Nelson. badass
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Jan 6 2008, 6:28 PM
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Mudcat Group: Members Posts: 1,085 Joined: 5-December 05 From: Aventura Member No.: 2,780 |
Rex Rundgren? Is that Todd's kid?
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Jan 6 2008, 8:26 PM
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Veteran Group: VIP Posts: 11,531 Joined: 20-January 03 Member No.: 131 |
QUOTE (anotherrealfan @ Jan 6 2008, 6:28 PM) Rex Rundgren? Is that Todd's kid? yes |
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