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1. Walt Davis Posted: May 09, 2009 at 04:30 AM (#3172049)

Gathright for a 2nd backup MI (who can play a bit of OF) happened faster than i expected.

2. Moses Taylor demands to be housewarmed Posted: May 09, 2009 at 01:10 PM (#3172126)

P Joey Gathright

I guess hits about as well as a pitcher. Considering the deal is cash neutral (Cubs pay rest of Gathright's $800K and O's pay rest of Freel's $3.3mil), this deal is a steal for the Cubs.

3. SouthSideRyan Posted: May 09, 2009 at 11:33 PM (#3172771)

Dan,

Wells was drafted as a catcher and didn't become a pitcher until his 3rd season in the minors (age 21 season). He was just added to the 40 man roster last season.

That's not to say he's anything special, but he's perfect for the 6th-7th starter AAA shuttle role.

4. Dan Szymborski

Posted: May 09, 2009 at 11:49 PM (#3172786)

It's kind of embarrassing, but now that it's not 1 in the morning, I have to admit that I got Randy Wells completely confused with Randy Williams.

5. ugen64 Posted: May 10, 2009 at 01:37 AM (#3172886)

a 2nd backup MI (who can play a bit of OF)

you have it the wrong way. Freel is an excellent defensive outfielder and a passable infielder. he commits a lot of errors, and can't play shortstop. his main roles are pinch runner / outfield defensive sub.

6. NTNgod Posted: May 10, 2009 at 02:05 AM (#3172910)

In true 2009 Cub fashion, Freel was in the original lineup for Saturday, but injured his hamstring before the game started.

[Chad Fox probably finally had his career end tonight, as well - he seemed to blow his arm out throwing a pitch]

7. Dan Szymborski

Posted: May 10, 2009 at 02:17 AM (#3172920)

Chad Fox threw a pitch?

8. NTNgod Posted: May 10, 2009 at 02:19 AM (#3172921)

Second appearance, even.

9. RJ in TO Posted: May 10, 2009 at 03:04 AM (#3172935)

[Chad Fox probably finally had his career end tonight, as well - he seemed to blow his arm out throwing a pitch]

Chad Fox is still in baseball? I thought he retired about four years ago.

Looking up his record, it appears that he may as well have. He's got to be getting pretty close to the record for fewest innings thrown for a pitcher with 10 or more years in the majors.

10. Quinton McCracken's BFF Posted: May 10, 2009 at 01:02 PM (#3173030)

[Chad Fox probably finally had his career end tonight, as well - he seemed to blow his arm out throwing a pitch]

Deja vu, didn't this also happen about 4 years ago?

11. Eamus Catuli Posted: May 14, 2009 at 04:29 PM (#3178941)

Deja vu, didn't this also happen about 4 years ago?

I remember it well. It was one of the many "fire/kill Dusty" moments of 2004-2006.

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