Birth Date: December 21, 1981 in Denver, CO
Height/Weight: 6'4", 205 lbs.
College: Rice University
Contract: Probably close to league minimum
He pitched in 28 games in AAA last season and 25 for the Chicago White Sox. In the majors, he pitched 32.3 innings. He faced 151 batters during that span. He struck out 36 of those hitters and walked 17 of them. He gave up 39 hits and 24 runs (23 of them earned). He allowed 4 home runs. He threw 2 wild pitches and hit 1 batter with a pitch. His Earned Run Average is high (6.40) and so is his WHIP (1.732).
Defensively, he had 2 put outs, 4 assists, and was charged with 1 error. His Fielding Percentage was below average but his Range Factor (1.67) was above average.
He's got a fastball that sits in the mid-nineties (but has gotten up to 97 mph), a decent slider, and a decent change. His big problem is a lack of command. Also, he has periods of good pitching and periods of bad pitching.
He lives in Arizona with his fiancee (that's what you wanted to know, isn't it?). Maybe he should head over to the Athlete's Performance Institute and hang out with Pedroia, Youkilis, and Manny until spring training starts. Who could possibly be better ambassadors of Boston than that rag-tag group?
This is probably a good move. They need some depth in the bullpen and if he's in an up cycle, then he could do them some good. Plus, he doesn't end up costing them too much. The question is: What does this mean for Snyder or even for Corey?
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