http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/228 Recent articles about Jon Garland en-us More photos » by Pat Sullivan - AP I am Carl Pavano --- no one gave up more earned runs last year in all of baseball last year than I. But I command you to look only at my peripherals! Look at them! Yesss...stare longingly at my sweet sweet peripherals. Love them! (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) Browse more photos » It just occurred to me that the Winter Meetings are coming up fast, and we haven't told Doug Me... Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:51:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_Starting_Pitching_BCB_Weighs_In/1644315 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_Starting_Pitching_BCB_Weighs_In/1644315 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_Starting_Pitching_BCB_Weighs_In/1644315 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/6/4641f466a9c3d685825419af00fda21cfc405e54/small/pavano.jpg More photos » by Gus Ruelas - AP Browse more photos »   I'm campaigning for Jon Garland as 3rd starter (or 4th if Andy re-signs). With the Diamondbacks and Dodgers, the righty threw 204 innings.  He doesn't strike anybody out, but he doesn't walk anybody either. The 30 year old signed last season for one year and $7M with a $10M option.  I see no reason he'd expect significantly more th... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:00:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Why_Arent_We_Looking_at_Jon_Garland/1612652 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Why_Arent_We_Looking_at_Jon_Garland/1612652 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Why_Arent_We_Looking_at_Jon_Garland/1612652 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/0/e023a3b70883da1ca288e563d6cc09ef22cd94e0/small/MLB_MAY_6_66e0.jpg Jon GarlandRHP, 9-11, 4.23 Dan HarenRHP, 13-8, 2.78 A somewhat later start tonight, so the Diamondbacks and Dodgers can play on national TV over on ESPN - so the whole country will get to see the nightmare unfolding in the eighth inning. Ok, it's not certain, but last night was the eighteenth time this year we've allowed four runs or more in that frame - the next-ranked Nationals have just 13, with the MLB average all the w... Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:42:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Gameday_Thread_141_99_vs_Dodgers/1142319 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Gameday_Thread_141_99_vs_Dodgers/1142319 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Gameday_Thread_141_99_vs_Dodgers/1142319 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/0/e023a3b70883da1ca288e563d6cc09ef22cd94e0/small/MLB_MAY_6_66e0.jpg Jon Garland (9-11, 4.23) vs. Dan Haren (13-8, 2.78). Dodgers' Magic Number: 20 COMMENTS: Garland returns to the mound in his second start as a Dodger, after beating his former team Thursday in what many said was an outstanding Dodger debut (7.0IP, 5H, 2ER, W). A star is born, perhaps? We'll see if the Garland touch extends to his second outing, and if he's got more fastballs in his summer stock to deliver, as he faces the Diamondbacks' ace, Dan Haren. I could go on singing ... Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:01:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_141_Thread_9909_at_Dbacks_7p/1141541 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_141_Thread_9909_at_Dbacks_7p/1141541 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_141_Thread_9909_at_Dbacks_7p/1141541 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/0/e023a3b70883da1ca288e563d6cc09ef22cd94e0/small/MLB_MAY_6_66e0.jpg by Jeff FletcherFiled under: Diamondbacks, Dodgers, MLB TransactionsThere's a bit of a storm brewing between the Diamondbacks and Dodgers in the wake of last week's trade of Jon Garland from Arizona to Los Angeles.The Diamondbacks, who were expecting to get infielder Tony Abreu from the Dodgers as the player to be named for Garland, now believe that the Dodgers, presumably GM Ned Colletti, may not have negotiated the deal in good faith, sources told the Arizona Republic.The issue stem... Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:38:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Diamondbacks_Not_Happy_With_Dodgers_After_Garland_Trade/1121829 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Diamondbacks_Not_Happy_With_Dodgers_After_Garland_Trade/1121829 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Diamondbacks_Not_Happy_With_Dodgers_After_Garland_Trade/1121829 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/9/491c10632a8458197fc3027303c88eb573b05522/small/be.jpg by Gus Ruelas - AP It's just wrong. In every conceivable way... View full size photo uploaded September 4, 2009 Record: 61-74. Pace: 73-89. Change on last season: -8. Jon Garland apparently forgot that, while he may be wearing Dodger Blue, his checks for the remainder of the season are still being written in Sedona Red ink. Where's the gratitude there? After a wobbly start -and helped by some good defense and pe... Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:44:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Diamondbacks_2_Dodgers_4_Garland_Bites_The_Hand_That_Feeds_Him/1111934 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Diamondbacks_2_Dodgers_4_Garland_Bites_The_Hand_That_Feeds_Him/1111934 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Diamondbacks_2_Dodgers_4_Garland_Bites_The_Hand_That_Feeds_Him/1111934 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/7/d76b8297b378138b6435bb1388f50eaa469f5647/small/MLB_MAY_6_d055.jpg As most of us know by now, Jon Garland was dealt from the lowly Diamondbacks to the NL West leading Dodgers two days ago. What I'm most interested in is not how this trade impacts the Dodgers, but instead, how this deal possibly impacts Garland's value on the open market. Let's take a look.Garland's performance this season with the Diamondbacks has been filled with peaks and valleys. In April and May, Garland was awful and one of the worst pitchers in the National League. But ... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:05:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Jon_Garland_Trade_Impact_on_Free_Agency/1098759 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Jon_Garland_Trade_Impact_on_Free_Agency/1098759 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Jon_Garland_Trade_Impact_on_Free_Agency/1098759 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/7/d76b8297b378138b6435bb1388f50eaa469f5647/small/MLB_MAY_6_d055.jpg The purge continues. Last night the Arizona Diamondbacks traded starter Jon Garland to the Los Angeles Dodgers, while they were playing – the Los Angeles Dodgers.  He didn’t have to walk far, going from one clubhouse to the other. I love how the Dbacks have just given up on this season, and I’m not just talking about [...] Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:55:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Dbacks_Ditching_MLB_Talent_for_Minor_Leaguers/1095712 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Dbacks_Ditching_MLB_Talent_for_Minor_Leaguers/1095712 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Dbacks_Ditching_MLB_Talent_for_Minor_Leaguers/1095712 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/7/d76b8297b378138b6435bb1388f50eaa469f5647/small/MLB_MAY_6_d055.jpg More photos » by John Amis - AP Jon Garland, center, gathers with other teammates in the closing moments of a game against the Braves. Is he no longer a Diamondback? Browse more photos » While it hasn't been officially confirmed as yet, it appears Jon Garland has been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. We're awaiting both formal notification and details of the trade, but all indications appear to p... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:16:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Jon_Garland_traded_to_Los_Angeles/1090490 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Jon_Garland_traded_to_Los_Angeles/1090490 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Jon_Garland_traded_to_Los_Angeles/1090490 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/0/e023a3b70883da1ca288e563d6cc09ef22cd94e0/small/MLB_MAY_6_66e0.jpg Bud NorrisRHP, 3-2, 5.86 Jon GarlandRHP, 7-11, 4.48 SnakePitFestApalooza! We'll be coming at you in high-definition from sections 136 and 137 at Chase Field. Most of the usual troublemakers will be in attendance there - so I don't expect 'charmer and Azreous to have too much trouble keeping GDT participants in check. Since we'll be handing out tickets at Sliders, not sure if we'll quite be there in time for ... Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:03:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Gameday_Thread_130_829_vs_Astros/1079164 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Gameday_Thread_130_829_vs_Astros/1079164 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Gameday_Thread_130_829_vs_Astros/1079164 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/7/d76b8297b378138b6435bb1388f50eaa469f5647/small/MLB_MAY_6_d055.jpg Jon GarlandRHP, 6-11, 4.42 Bud NorrisRHP, 3-1, 4.05 Road trip! We're off down to Tucson to watch the game, see the Toros and hang out with 'Skins, Zephon, emily and whoever else wants to show up [details below]. The SnakePit will therefore be left in the care of 'charmer for the next 24 hours. She'll be bringing you tonight's recap and has also kindly agreed to do the fantasy recap tomorrow morning. I fully expe... Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:00:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Gameday_Thread_125_825_vs_Astros/1032212 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Gameday_Thread_125_825_vs_Astros/1032212 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Gameday_Thread_125_825_vs_Astros/1032212 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/0/e023a3b70883da1ca288e563d6cc09ef22cd94e0/small/MLB_MAY_6_66e0.jpg Last night Jon Garland became the latest and greatest MLB player to clear the waiver wire. The Diamondbacks have garnered two things from this move. They A) Now know that nobody thinks Jon Garland is worth the money that they are currently paying him and B) they can trade Garland to any team that may want him. The Waiver Wire as a whole is an interesting concept. A team gets the opportunity to put a player on the waiver wire and see if anybody claims him. If no one does, they are free to do w... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:39:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Why_Doesnt_the_Real_World_Have_Waiver_Wire/1016856 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Why_Doesnt_the_Real_World_Have_Waiver_Wire/1016856 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Why_Doesnt_the_Real_World_Have_Waiver_Wire/1016856 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/0/e023a3b70883da1ca288e563d6cc09ef22cd94e0/small/MLB_MAY_6_66e0.jpg Jon Garland might just be turning it on at the right time. That or getting extra time to prepare for today’s game after a two and a half hour rain delay at the beginning of the game. The Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher, who was consistently part of trade rumors, came out and pitched what was probably [...] Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:32:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Dbacks_Wait_Out_Rain_Delay_to_Defeat_Mets/924721 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Dbacks_Wait_Out_Rain_Delay_to_Defeat_Mets/924721 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Dbacks_Wait_Out_Rain_Delay_to_Defeat_Mets/924721 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/7/d76b8297b378138b6435bb1388f50eaa469f5647/small/MLB_MAY_6_d055.jpg Jon GarlandRHP, 5-10, 4.42 ERA Mike PelfreyRHP, 8-6, 4.72 ERA Woo! East-coast day-game! On a Sunday! Get the crossants in! I'll bring the coffee! Yes, as you may have noticed from my over-enthusiastic use of exclamation points, this is your virtual Jim bringing you the Gameday Thread. The real one is still tucked up in bed, likely working out whether he can snag another pillow from Mrs. SnakePit's side of the bed without he... Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:00:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Gameday_Thread_105_82_vs_Mets/922066 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Gameday_Thread_105_82_vs_Mets/922066 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Gameday_Thread_105_82_vs_Mets/922066 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/7/d76b8297b378138b6435bb1388f50eaa469f5647/small/MLB_MAY_6_d055.jpg More photos » by Matt York - AP Garland: not just pitching well, he also taunts the opposing batters by sticking his tongue out as he retires them. Browse more photos » Record: 38-50. Pace: 70-92. Change on last season: -5. Change on 2004: +7 Finally. It's been a long time, but the victory today, coupled with losses in the other two seasons, means we are now closer to last year's record than 2004&... Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:26:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Diamondbacks_5_Marlins_1_A_Garland_for_the_Winner_a_Win_for_Garland/795623 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Diamondbacks_5_Marlins_1_A_Garland_for_the_Winner_a_Win_for_Garland/795623 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Diamondbacks_5_Marlins_1_A_Garland_for_the_Winner_a_Win_for_Garland/795623 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/7/d76b8297b378138b6435bb1388f50eaa469f5647/small/MLB_MAY_6_d055.jpg