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kutulu · 11-03-2004, 11:57 AM

I don't understand the obsession with Pavano. I see him as somewhere between fool's gold and high risk/high reward. The guy has had exactly one good season. Why does that make him so coveted? Before this year, here are his ERA and IP:

1998 134.2 4.21
1999 104.0 5.63
2000 97.0 3.06
2001 42.2 6.33
2002 136.0 5.16
2003 201.0 4.30

Look at his record. What is there in his history that indicates he will build on this year?

Milton is another enigma to me. Sure, he went 14-6, but he had a 4.75 ERA. It was no off year for him either, he has a 4.76 CAREER ERA. The only way for a pitcher like that to win is to have a very good offensive team when he pitches.

I'd take a chance on Javier Vazquez but not Kevin Brown. Vazquez did so bad in NY that a good GM might be able to get the Yanks to pay off half of his salary for the right player.

Clement could be a nice #2 starter. He's been fairly consistant the last three years. Since people put so much stock in records, his 9-13 record might turn some teams off and drop his value. I'd love to see the DBacks make a push for him.

Russ Ortiz is also a free agent. Although he's no ace, he's a consistant #3 guy. You know what to expect from him, lots of innings and a high 3's - low 4's ERA.

JD Drew had one HELL of a career year at the perfect time. I'd love to have him on my team. He always has a high OBP (.391 career OBP!) and fairly good slg% (31HR is a bit of a fluke for him though).

Glendon Rusch also gets my interest. He had a great year but has never been good at all. If he could sign for cheap I'd take a chance.

I'm a DBacks fan and many think we need a new SS. I don't necessarily agree. Sure, there are great names like Rentaria and Nomar but those guys are out of out price range. We keep hearing about Larkin and Royce Clayton. I hope the talk radio guys are joking. I'd rather we hope Alex Cintron can rebound and hit well next year than take one of two over the hill players.

11-03-2004, 11:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
kutulu Junkie	I don't understand the obsession with Pavano. I see him as somewhere between fool's gold and high risk/high reward. The guy has had exactly one good season. Why does that make him so coveted? Before this year, here are his ERA and IP: 1998 134.2 4.21 1999 104.0 5.63 2000 97.0 3.06 2001 42.2 6.33 2002 136.0 5.16 2003 201.0 4.30 Look at his record. What is there in his history that indicates he will build on this year? Milton is another enigma to me. Sure, he went 14-6, but he had a 4.75 ERA. It was no off year for him either, he has a 4.76 CAREER ERA. The only way for a pitcher like that to win is to have a very good offensive team when he pitches. I'd take a chance on Javier Vazquez but not Kevin Brown. Vazquez did so bad in NY that a good GM might be able to get the Yanks to pay off half of his salary for the right player. Clement could be a nice #2 starter. He's been fairly consistant the last three years. Since people put so much stock in records, his 9-13 record might turn some teams off and drop his value. I'd love to see the DBacks make a push for him. Russ Ortiz is also a free agent. Although he's no ace, he's a consistant #3 guy. You know what to expect from him, lots of innings and a high 3's - low 4's ERA. JD Drew had one HELL of a career year at the perfect time. I'd love to have him on my team. He always has a high OBP (.391 career OBP!) and fairly good slg% (31HR is a bit of a fluke for him though). Glendon Rusch also gets my interest. He had a great year but has never been good at all. If he could sign for cheap I'd take a chance. I'm a DBacks fan and many think we need a new SS. I don't necessarily agree. Sure, there are great names like Rentaria and Nomar but those guys are out of out price range. We keep hearing about Larkin and Royce Clayton. I hope the talk radio guys are joking. I'd rather we hope Alex Cintron can rebound and hit well next year than take one of two over the hill players.