http://www.sbnation.comhttp://www.sbnation.com/users/whonichol Posts made by whonichol on SB Nation http://www.minorleagueball.com/2005/12/1/141322/629 whonichol Thu, 01 Dec 2005 19:13:22 -0000 <p>Here's a guy who John had as the Cubs 18th best prospect and best closer in the PCL. &nbsp;I don't really know what the knock is on him, other than that he's purely a reliever. &nbsp;But this is definitely a strong move for the Sox (depending on who the PTBNL is, of course).</p><p>This is the way to build a strong bullpen, in my opinion. &nbsp;Going out and signing vets for millions is both risky and a poor allocation of resources. &nbsp;Young, live arms (and lots of them) is the way to go...</p><p>Anyone know the pitches this guy utilizes?</p> http://www.minorleagueball.com/2005/7/26/7576/65797 whonichol Tue, 26 Jul 2005 11:57:06 -0000 <p>Pitched 2/3 of an inning striking out two, is now expected to be available in Tampa for tonight's game.</p><p><a href="http://redsox.bostonherald.com/redSox/view.bg?articleid=95283">http://redsox.bostonherald.com/redSox/view.bg?articleid=95283</a></p><p>Bullpen help or showcase? &nbsp;</p><p>My guess is that they're shopping him because the rumor out there is that the Marlins inquired about Anibal Sanchez (the next Roy Oswalt) in trading Burnett. &nbsp;I don't think that the Sox braintrust has much of an interest in trading him, and they may be seeking to capitalize on Delcarmen's latest streak of dominance. &nbsp;Personally, I think he could be of some use for the Sox this year - Gammo reported that he's throws in the mid to high 90s with (get this) a breaking ball like Francisco Rodriguez'. &nbsp;Now, he may have just gotten carried away there, but a guy like that can cure the Sox' ills pretty darn fast.</p><p>Thoughts on whether this is a showcase or a move to help this team now...</p>