Bruce Levine is reporting Ohman was traded to the Braves along with Omar Infante. Thank God. We got a minor league pitcher with decent strikeout numbers.
EDIT JOSE ASCANIO
Will Ohman traded! ...for Jose Ascanio
Will Ohman traded! ...for Jose Ascanio
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GREAT deal.
He just had a good year in AA. Don't think we need him in the pen on opening day, we have solid depth. But a pretty valuable relief prospect.
The fact that we cleared $4 million and got a decent prospect for two guys who I would've cut is just excellent.
Plus, before this deal our roster was full and we still haven't signed Prior. Now we have a spot for him.
He just had a good year in AA. Don't think we need him in the pen on opening day, we have solid depth. But a pretty valuable relief prospect.
The fact that we cleared $4 million and got a decent prospect for two guys who I would've cut is just excellent.
Plus, before this deal our roster was full and we still haven't signed Prior. Now we have a spot for him.
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All the radio stations in Chi are talking about how great this deal is. Everybody hated Ohman, he was the one guy I have consistently booed for the past few years. I love how we get rid of a weakness in Ohman, and strengthen our farm pen with Ascanio.
This guy has consistently had a 1:1 ratio on innings/SOs. I'd love for him to come on mid way through the season and play the Marmol-sure out-role for us.
Aslo note that this guy came from the Braves farm system. I love knowing that. Hes a minor league vet and looks to be ready to step in, from everything I've read. I do agree we can't rely on someone like him, but he could potentially be one of the young guys succeeding, an ingredient for all World Series' teams.
This guy has consistently had a 1:1 ratio on innings/SOs. I'd love for him to come on mid way through the season and play the Marmol-sure out-role for us.
Aslo note that this guy came from the Braves farm system. I love knowing that. Hes a minor league vet and looks to be ready to step in, from everything I've read. I do agree we can't rely on someone like him, but he could potentially be one of the young guys succeeding, an ingredient for all World Series' teams.
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From the trib:
Ascanio, a 22-year-old flamer-throwing right-hander, spent part of last season in the Braves bullpen where he compiled a 1-1 record and 5.06 ERA. In 16 innings, he struck out 13.
Skipping Triple-A, Ascanio was 2-2 with a 2.54 ERA and 10 saves with Class AA Mississippi. He struck out 71 and walked only 18 in 78 innings. One of his appearances was as a starter.
Move sounds ok - Clears roster spots Will Ohman and Omar Infante were not going to be major players us anyway.
First time I remember the trib calling someone a flamer?
Ascanio, a 22-year-old flamer-throwing right-hander, spent part of last season in the Braves bullpen where he compiled a 1-1 record and 5.06 ERA. In 16 innings, he struck out 13.
Skipping Triple-A, Ascanio was 2-2 with a 2.54 ERA and 10 saves with Class AA Mississippi. He struck out 71 and walked only 18 in 78 innings. One of his appearances was as a starter.
Move sounds ok - Clears roster spots Will Ohman and Omar Infante were not going to be major players us anyway.
First time I remember the trib calling someone a flamer?
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I will be expecting the Ode video by Noon tomorrow.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fnsfEUSfKpU
