it's not too late - if we do some things
We can still win the West, make a statement in the playoffs AND build momentum for next year.
I like the idea of at least a partial firesale. For those who say "who's going to take guys like Koplove, Clark, etc."" - just look at Russ Ortiz. Even HE got picked up.
I am leery of bringing up much more pitching. We NEED to trade for one of the FA pitchers that might be out there. I want Dontrelle, but it's looking more and more like he will stay put in Miami as they are under pressure to win to keep themselves in South Florida or make themselves attractive to Vegas or Oregon. Somehow there MUST be a 1-2 punch in the starting rotation or else we will suck for the next 2-3 years until the Baby Back pitchers like Owings get totally ready (next year may be too soon for Owings and DON'T you dare bring him up this year and blow his arm!!!!!)
I have said this before - one of the reasons for a farm system is to have some good players to give in trade if we need to! Richie Sexson aside!
If the D-Backs concede this season by the All-Star Break I just might switch my fanship - to a franchise that gives a care about winning and putting a quality product out there year after year and being proactive in making moves to help the team.
GM Byrnes must NOT stand by and let this franchise become the Cubs of the West!!!!
And as for Ken "I want to have integrity in this franchise even if it scares good players away" Kendrick - if you're gonna be like the Bidwill family (and the Edgerrin and Leinart signings have NOT convinced me yet!!!!) then Phoenix does NOT need you as a sports owner. Sell your stake to Lute Olson.
I like the idea of at least a partial firesale. For those who say "who's going to take guys like Koplove, Clark, etc."" - just look at Russ Ortiz. Even HE got picked up.
I am leery of bringing up much more pitching. We NEED to trade for one of the FA pitchers that might be out there. I want Dontrelle, but it's looking more and more like he will stay put in Miami as they are under pressure to win to keep themselves in South Florida or make themselves attractive to Vegas or Oregon. Somehow there MUST be a 1-2 punch in the starting rotation or else we will suck for the next 2-3 years until the Baby Back pitchers like Owings get totally ready (next year may be too soon for Owings and DON'T you dare bring him up this year and blow his arm!!!!!)
I have said this before - one of the reasons for a farm system is to have some good players to give in trade if we need to! Richie Sexson aside!
If the D-Backs concede this season by the All-Star Break I just might switch my fanship - to a franchise that gives a care about winning and putting a quality product out there year after year and being proactive in making moves to help the team.
GM Byrnes must NOT stand by and let this franchise become the Cubs of the West!!!!
And as for Ken "I want to have integrity in this franchise even if it scares good players away" Kendrick - if you're gonna be like the Bidwill family (and the Edgerrin and Leinart signings have NOT convinced me yet!!!!) then Phoenix does NOT need you as a sports owner. Sell your stake to Lute Olson.
posted by Michael Sheldon Reed at 11:48 PM
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