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Originally posted by Moonlight J View PostSoria's status just became interesting. Broxton wanted to land somewhere to re-establish his value and I don't think he wanted to work somewhere as a middle reliever because their value is never truly appreciated financially.
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John Heyman says he'll be the setup man in KC.
Jonathan Broxton's new one-year deal with the Royals is worth $4 million, according to SI.com's Jon Heyman.
The contract will be finalized on Wednesday after Broxton passes his pre-signing physical. He's going to be used as a setup man in Kansas City, according to Heyman, meaning Joakim Soria is likely to remain firmly entrenched in the team's ninth-inning role. Broxton, 27, registered a rough 5.68 ERA in 12 2/3 innings this past year for the Dodgers while dealing with elbow issues. He'll be looking to get his career back on track in KC.I'm unconsoled I'm lonely, I am so much better than I used to be.
The Weakerthans Aside
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So I would guess this guarantees Aaron Crow to the rotation, if that wasn't already confirmed.Some people say winning isn't everything. I say those people never won anything.
Quitters never win, winners never quit, but those who never win AND never quit are idiots.
The last thing I want to do is hurt you...but it's still on the list.
Some people are like Slinkies, they are not really good for anything but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
"...relentless inevitability of Yankee glory." - The Onion
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I stand by my prediction that Broxton will be in the Atlantic League in a few years.
He's awful if his FB can't hit 98 or so, because his FB is as straight as an arrow and he doesn't have much else in the repetoire.Originally posted by Kevin SeitzerWe pinch ran for Altuve specifically to screw over Mith's fantasy team.
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Originally posted by Erik View PostI stand by my prediction that Broxton will be in the Atlantic League in a few years.
He's awful if his FB can't hit 98 or so, because his FB is as straight as an arrow and he doesn't have much else in the repetoire.
JAd Astra per Aspera
Oh. In that case, never mind. - Wonderboy
GITH fails logic 101. - bryanbutler
Bah...OJH caught me. - Pogues
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Originally posted by TopChuckie View PostSo I would guess this guarantees Aaron Crow to the rotation, if that wasn't already confirmed.
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Originally posted by Bodhizefa View PostSeems like a bad idea. He doesn't exactly have the repertoire or control of a starter, and if they really wanted to develop him as a starter, he should have been in AA and AAA all of last year instead of relieving in the big leagues. It could work out, but the odds are against it.
Aaron Crow will join the Royals' rotation in 2012.
At least, that's going to be the plan entering spring training. Crow posted a stellar 2.76 ERA over 62 relief appearances as a rookie in 2011 and was drafted as a starter out of the Universtity of Missouri. Still, there's no guarantee that he'll make an easy jump to the Kansas City rotation. Crow is on the fringe of sleeper status.
Source: Jim Bowden on Twitter
Nov 29 - 1:06 PMSome people say winning isn't everything. I say those people never won anything.
Quitters never win, winners never quit, but those who never win AND never quit are idiots.
The last thing I want to do is hurt you...but it's still on the list.
Some people are like Slinkies, they are not really good for anything but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
"...relentless inevitability of Yankee glory." - The Onion
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Originally posted by TopChuckie View PostI have him as a free rookie keeper. I was hoping they'd trade Soria, as they should, and insert Crow as the closer, but I'll keep him and take a wait and see approach with him on reserve til he shows something.
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Originally posted by Bodhizefa View PostSeems like a bad idea. He doesn't exactly have the repertoire or control of a starter, and if they really wanted to develop him as a starter, he should have been in AA and AAA all of last year instead of relieving in the big leagues. It could work out, but the odds are against it.
For someone that is old enough, how does Broxton compare to Rob Dibble?
JAd Astra per Aspera
Oh. In that case, never mind. - Wonderboy
GITH fails logic 101. - bryanbutler
Bah...OJH caught me. - Pogues
I don't know if you guys are being willfully ignorant, but... - Judge Jude
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Jeffress was a SP in the Brewer organization. The adjustment won't be that great for him.
Broxton couldn't carry Dibble's shoes in Dibble's prime. And I can't stand Dibble. But his first three years, he was nearly unhittable, with an explosive fastball and wicked slider.I'm just here for the baseball.
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Originally posted by Erik View PostI stand by my prediction that Broxton will be in the Atlantic League in a few years.
He's awful if his FB can't hit 98 or so, because his FB is as straight as an arrow and he doesn't have much else in the repetoire.
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A good point. It would not be the first time that an injury has taken two or more years to heal fully. OTOH it would not be the first time someone blew out 10% of their arm, and wrecked their career slowly.
JAd Astra per Aspera
Oh. In that case, never mind. - Wonderboy
GITH fails logic 101. - bryanbutler
Bah...OJH caught me. - Pogues
I don't know if you guys are being willfully ignorant, but... - Judge Jude
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