Thursday, May 29, 2008

Gambling problems, Big League Stats, Little League Numbers

Las Vegas - So what has gone wrong with the Gamblers this season? They have one of the most capable feared hitting attacks in the league. Until starting pitcher, Louie Martin went on the DL, had the best starting rotations also and all still have winning records except Billy Nation who was called up to temporarily replace Martin. The big problem is the bull pen. Thompson, who was last years FOY, suddenly couldn't comfortably save a game if his life depended on it and has been replaced by new comer Coco Hines who has excelled in the closer role. Other than the Rule V pickups, the pen is lucky to get an out in relief. Hitting in all reality has been sporadic as well. Denny Moss going on the DL really didn't hurt the team as his numbers have been nothing to write home about after his ROY season last year. With a lack of left handed hitters, the reason for signing Huff in the off season, things could get tougher. Speaking of Huff, he is now floundering in AAA and the coaching staffs have no answer. Other than Gabe Hynes, who the Big Club doesn't like his defense much, there are no minor league position players answering the call. Pitching wise, in the minors, a couple possible future stars show possibilities, but nothing the ML roster could use at the moment. Do you try to trade for a player or two? If so, who to give up? It looks like a stalemate as this GM seems content to ride it out, well, that is the best choice for now.

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