***Official 2007 Philadelphia Phillies Thread***

WFDeac · #11 07-30-2007, 04:51 PM

A lot of people in Philly do not seem to be happy with this pick-up. I really don't know what they were hoping for though. This is about as good as we could have hoped for in the current market.

From reading the Reds boards they keep saying that he has good talent and stuff but would "give up" when things went poorly. Maybe a change of scenery and being in the playoff race will energize him a bit. Plus he is a free agent at the end of the year he will surely have a lot of money on the line these next two months.

Since coming to the NL he has a 4.5-4.6 ERA and a WHIP around 1.35. That is certainly an upgrade over a guy like Durbin. These numbers come pitching in hitter friendly Cincinnatti. From all accounts he has a good change-up and is capable of having a shut-down outing. I certainly remember him sticking it to the Phils earlier this year.

Plus, he has post-season experience pitching 12 innings for the Twins in the playoffs with a 3.00 ERA. Maybe not a choker?

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