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Originally Posted by guccilvr
I do know that his velocity is down. With his style of pitching that's a huge problem. He can't get around on anything if his speed is down.(although I'm sure Soriano doesn't mind) I was watching him also but I didn't see anything that would really tip the hitters off. It's a mystery to me and I'm sure it is to the BoSox staff as well. Just fix it already
I don't know about Guardado. I haven't paid as much attention as I should have because I really thought Foulke was just in a slump and that Embryee would post the numbers he usually does. I guess I was wrong. I just hope Theo has been looking around. I do know that at the SF game the other day there were 5 or 6 scouts there and Boston had one there as well. Schmidt could definately help out but we'll see what happens. For now, my only solice is that Shill hit 96 mph the other night.
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The nice thing about Schmidt is that he is only under contract through 2005 with a
club option for 2006. I wouldn't mind seeing him in the closer's role, although he might be resistant due to the disparity between a closer's salary and a starter's. I have a feeling he will cost the Sox at least Arroyo and Shoppach, if not more. Like I said, I think Theo will work he magic with another team in the mix like last summer's Nomar deal (Cubs-Twins-Sox).