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Paterson and Bruce

Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:31 am
by MGBMARTY
Nats release John Patterson Jay Bruce sent to minors





Marty

Paterson and Bruce

Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:23 am
by duggan
dusty ball, if you are not old as dust u are not playing for baker

Paterson and Bruce

Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:00 pm
by KJ Duke
Originally posted by MGBMARTY:

Nats release John Patterson Jay Bruce sent to minors



Marty What's the real story? They wouldn't just release a guy that's flashed his potential after a bad spring following rehab.

Paterson and Bruce

Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:16 pm
by CC's Desperados
84 MPH fastball...

Paterson and Bruce

Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:20 pm
by KJ Duke
Originally posted by CC's Desperados:

84 MPH fastball... ... 84, but coming off rehab and hadnt pitched since '05 ... just read they saved about $600k by cutting him now. Hope the Cubs or Pads sign him.



[ March 20, 2008, 06:23 PM: Message edited by: KJ Duke ]

Paterson and Bruce

Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:44 pm
by DOUGHBOYS
Originally posted by KJ Duke:

quote:Originally posted by CC's Desperados:

84 MPH fastball... ... 84, but coming off rehab and hadnt pitched since '05 ... just read they saved about $600k by cutting him now. Hope the Cubs or Pads sign him. [/QUOTE]A luxury for both those teams. The Astro's among others are starved for starting pitching.

Paterson and Bruce

Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:00 pm
by eddiejag
Maybe he is done, 600.000 is not much money for a guy who can pitch.I would bet Patterson was drafted in every league.I for one am suprised with this and can fiqure it out yet.

The Juan Uribe is another that suprised me, i thought he had won the job.Richar isnt ready and hurt and Rameriz is a better outfieder than 2nd base.

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Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:20 pm
by Crazy Like a Fox
Originally posted by eddiejag:

Maybe he is done, 600.000 is not much money for a guy who can pitch.I would bet Patterson was drafted in every league.I for one am suprised with this and can fiqure it out yet.

The Juan Uribe is another that suprised me, i thought he had won the job.Richar isnt ready and hurt and Rameriz is a better outfieder than 2nd base. It wouldn't be so surprising if you didn't see who there other starters were.



I thought he had a chance to start opening day.



Maybe it takes him until May to get into the low 90's. Not a bad guy to take a flyer on.



Makes my comment on these boards "I'll have Patterson on every one of my teams" look that much worse. OUCH! :D

Paterson and Bruce

Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:48 am
by Dub
Originally posted by Crazy Like a Fox:

quote:Originally posted by eddiejag:

Maybe he is done, 600.000 is not much money for a guy who can pitch.I would bet Patterson was drafted in every league.I for one am suprised with this and can fiqure it out yet.

The Juan Uribe is another that suprised me, i thought he had won the job.Richar isnt ready and hurt and Rameriz is a better outfieder than 2nd base. It wouldn't be so surprising if you didn't see who there other starters were.



I thought he had a chance to start opening day.



Maybe it takes him until May to get into the low 90's. Not a bad guy to take a flyer on.



Makes my comment on these boards "I'll have Patterson on every one of my teams" look that much worse. OUCH! :D
[/QUOTE]Patterson in the low 90's in 61 years. :D



[ March 21, 2008, 06:49 AM: Message edited by: Dub ]

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Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:43 am
by Crazy Like a Fox
Originally posted by Dub:

quote:Originally posted by Crazy Like a Fox:

quote:Originally posted by eddiejag:

Maybe he is done, 600.000 is not much money for a guy who can pitch.I would bet Patterson was drafted in every league.I for one am suprised with this and can fiqure it out yet.

The Juan Uribe is another that suprised me, i thought he had won the job.Richar isnt ready and hurt and Rameriz is a better outfieder than 2nd base. It wouldn't be so surprising if you didn't see who there other starters were.



I thought he had a chance to start opening day.



Maybe it takes him until May to get into the low 90's. Not a bad guy to take a flyer on.



Makes my comment on these boards "I'll have Patterson on every one of my teams" look that much worse. OUCH! :D
[/QUOTE]Patterson in the low 90's in 61 years. :D
[/QUOTE]I've got patience. Maybe in 61 years he'll "turn the corner".

Paterson and Bruce

Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:59 am
by Edwards Kings
Originally posted by MGBMARTY:

Jay Bruce sent to minors



Marty One down, two (Patterson and Hopper) to go before I feel better about my Freel pick, Marty!



:D

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Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:00 am
by Liquidhippo
Originally posted by eddiejag:

Maybe he is done, 600.000 is not much money for a guy who can pitch.I would bet Patterson was drafted in every league.I for one am suprised with this and can fiqure it out yet.

The Juan Uribe is another that suprised me, i thought he had won the job.Richar isnt ready and hurt and Rameriz is a better outfieder than 2nd base. Uribe is out of shape and the White Sox are looking at a choice of evils at 2B. Most likely they're trying to gauge interest, see if anyone claims him and then try work out a trade to dump salary and/or upgrade at the position. If there are no takers they'll pull him back and he'll stay with the White Sox and the 2B who stinks the least will garner playing time.



Patterson is a bigger surprise, I imagine there's more to the story that we're not hearing yet.

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Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:33 am
by Crazy Like a Fox
Originally posted by Liquidhippo:

quote:Originally posted by eddiejag:

Maybe he is done, 600.000 is not much money for a guy who can pitch.I would bet Patterson was drafted in every league.I for one am suprised with this and can fiqure it out yet.

The Juan Uribe is another that suprised me, i thought he had won the job.Richar isnt ready and hurt and Rameriz is a better outfieder than 2nd base. Uribe is out of shape and the White Sox are looking at a choice of evils at 2B. Most likely they're trying to gauge interest, see if anyone claims him and then try work out a trade to dump salary and/or upgrade at the position. If there are no takers they'll pull him back and he'll stay with the White Sox and the 2B who stinks the least will garner playing time.



Patterson is a bigger surprise, I imagine there's more to the story that we're not hearing yet.
[/QUOTE]I think the biggest part of the story is that the owner was in attendance when he gave up 6 runs in a few innings and was said to be throwing in the low to mid 80's. I heard 87 mph in his other appearances.



Even Patterson has eluded to that fact that the owner didn't see his other 2 spring outings where he pitched well.



Like I said before, if Washington had guys that were ready to step in right away and contribute I could understand this move. But they really don't.



My guess is that Patterson will sign elsewhere even though they have left the door open for him to go to the minors.

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Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:26 am
by Liquidhippo
Supposedly the Astros are looking at him.

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Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:48 am
by MGBMARTY
Hey Wayne



Freel pick is looking good. I actually wanted 1 of the Nat SPs Glad I took Hill who of couse is injured. My gut tells me this year is going to be worse than last year injury wise. Hermidia might not start season and Schmoltz has stiffness in his shoulder. Might have to use FA money already.





Marty