With the pitching staff especially getting a little thin in depth, maybe it's time to consider some of the free "talent" available out there to fill in the back end of the roster. These are all guys that are going to have warts, but may be more useful than what's on hand or can help supplement the Paw Sox roster.
I'd like to start with Joe Thatcher, who recently opted out of his minor league deal with the Dodgers and is a FA. He's pitched moderately well in the PCL this year (15 IP, 3.60 ERA, 21/5 K/BB) and has had decent K/9 numbers in the majors. If he can command pitches, he could be a useful 12th man on the staff.
Some other names recently released or opted out include Edwin Jackson from Miami, Joel Peralta from Seattle, and Jeremy Guthrie from San Diego.
Does anyone out there that's freely available interest you?
I'd like to start with Joe Thatcher, who recently opted out of his minor league deal with the Dodgers and is a FA. He's pitched moderately well in the PCL this year (15 IP, 3.60 ERA, 21/5 K/BB) and has had decent K/9 numbers in the majors. If he can command pitches, he could be a useful 12th man on the staff.
Some other names recently released or opted out include Edwin Jackson from Miami, Joel Peralta from Seattle, and Jeremy Guthrie from San Diego.
Does anyone out there that's freely available interest you?