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Friday, June 01, 2007

Marlins - Acquired Benitez

Florida Marlins - Acquired P Armando Benitez from the San Francisco Giants for P Randy Messenger.

The Armandillo might not be completely done, but ask yourself this question. How much can a 34-year-old player have left if Brian Sabean wants to desperately get rid of him? The Giants are helpfully paying all but $333,333 or so of Benitez’ remaining salary. The Marlins give up Messenger, who has a pretty ERA so far, but rather ho-hum stuff, so nobody’s really improving here.

Dan Szymborski Posted: June 01, 2007 at 05:25 PM | 16 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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1. Honkie Kong Posted: June 01, 2007 at 08:39 PM (#2387552)

So whats Brian Wilson's status?

Giants are wasting 3 potential #4/#5 starters in the bullpen. Aren't they better off trading one of those for any value instead of Benitez?

2. The Artist Posted: June 01, 2007 at 08:46 PM (#2387558)

Wilson's on the DL. As for the Giants, Hennessey hasn't mad much success as an SP and is a 2 pitch guy - he works well in the pen. Sanchez is probably going back to SP next year. Russ Ortiz is best limited in terms of innings.

Also, its difficult to outline just how much Blownitez needed to go - I've never known a player hated quite as much by the fan base (including myself).

3. Bhaakon Posted: June 02, 2007 at 03:41 AM (#2388637)

Giants are wasting 3 potential #4/#5 starters in the bullpen. Aren't they better off trading one of those for any value instead of Benitez?

What is the value of a potential #4/5 starter, exactly? A proven 4th outfielder? A proven back of the rotation starter is worth something, an unproven top of the rotation prospect is worth something, but you don't get much return on an unproven back of the rotation starter.

4. Darren

Posted: June 02, 2007 at 03:45 AM (#2388641)

So whats Brian Wilson's status?

He's lying in bed.

5. The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) Posted: June 02, 2007 at 01:11 PM (#2388776)

Also, its difficult to outline just how much Blownitez needed to go - I've never known a player hated quite as much by the fan base (including myself).

is there any team Benitez has played for that the fans were ok with him after he left? he's universally reviled by the fans of his teams. and for good reason.

6. Hurdle's Heroes (SuperBaes) Posted: June 02, 2007 at 03:05 PM (#2388855)

Thus, Posnanski's theory of releasing players during games comes one step closer to reality after that bizarre "balking-in-the-game-tying-run" incident.

7. PreservedFish Posted: June 02, 2007 at 07:55 PM (#2389181)

is there any team Benitez has played for that the fans were ok with him after he left?

The Marlins. But he has a second shot at them now.

8. The George Sherrill Selection Posted: June 02, 2007 at 09:32 PM (#2389446)

is there any team Benitez has played for that the fans were ok with him after he left?

Mariner fans, even though the trade was in exchange for Jeff Nelson. Then again, they barely remember him; Giovanni Carrara pitched more innings.

9. Runscreated Posted: June 04, 2007 at 03:00 AM (#2391401)

One of those trades that had to happen-for the sake of morale, if nothing else.
Giant's relief woes will continue. Over time perhaps a bullpen will jell, just don't hold your breath.
Darren-Got it-probably others do not listen to The Bare Naked Ladies.

10. The importance of being Ernest Riles Posted: June 04, 2007 at 04:13 AM (#2391826)

He's lying in bed.

That made, ahem, SMiLE.

11. Los Angeles El Hombre of Anaheim

Posted: June 05, 2007 at 09:18 PM (#2393969)

I had assumed Benitez would be closing, but he set up Gregg last night. Is that going to be the order of things for the time being? (asks the man who owns Gregg in a fantasy league team)

12. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) Posted: June 05, 2007 at 09:29 PM (#2393981)

"Is that going to be the order of things for the time being?"

For now, yes.

13. CrosbyBird Posted: June 05, 2007 at 10:17 PM (#2394041)

I would expect Benitez to be closing by the end of June. Gregg is way over his head and due for a painful reminder that he's not this good.

(Wishful thinking, perhaps, as I picked Benitez up to make up for the Torres demotion. Closers are very hard to come by in a 9 team NL-only league with 8 pitcher spots to fill.)

14. JPWF13

Posted: June 06, 2007 at 09:11 PM (#2395239)

(Wishful thinking, perhaps, as I picked Benitez up to make up for the Torres demotion. Closers are very hard to come by in a 9 team NL-only league with 8 pitcher spots to fill.)

try a 12 team NL only league
I had Gordon...and Madson...
When I saw Myers get injured on ESPN I actually jumped out of my couch and said YES!

Still can't believe I did that over a player's injury...

15. Nasty Nate Posted: June 06, 2007 at 09:25 PM (#2395246)

I had Gordon...and Madson...
When I saw Myers get injured on ESPN I actually jumped out of my couch and said YES!

Still can't believe I did that over a player's injury...

what did you do when you saw ole 6-fingers get that first save?

16. JPWF13

Posted: June 06, 2007 at 09:38 PM (#2395255)

I said, well... at least I have F. Cordero...
(yes in a 12 team NL only league I was greedy I admit it, Cordero and any other closer - doesn't matter who- just a closer woudl give me the league in saves)

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