Comments on: Just what will market be for K-Rod? http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/2008/08/27/just-what-will-market-be-for-k-rod/1519/ The latest on the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, by the Orange County Register Sports staff Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:56:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Jon http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/2008/08/27/just-what-will-market-be-for-k-rod/1519/#comment-3334 Jon Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:51:27 +0000 http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/2008/08/27/just-what-will-market-be-for-k-rod/#comment-3334 Frankie is a bit too, shall we say, "unpredictable" when called upon to close out a game. It has all been said before. If it wasn't for the Angels' batters getting a few go-ahead runs on the board, Frankie would have not much work to do, and therefore would be nowhere near a 50+ save season. Another team will probably pick up Frankie at a 'ridiculous' price. The question is: will Frankie ever have another 50+ save season without the clutch hits that the Angels have put on the scoreboard in 2008? I may be wrong, but I doubt it. And Frankie may go down in MLB history as one of the most overpaid Closers because he failed to repeat past successes. Frankie is a bit too, shall we say, “unpredictable” when called upon to close out a game. It has all been said before. If it wasn’t for the Angels’ batters getting a few go-ahead runs on the board, Frankie would have not much work to do, and therefore would be nowhere near a 50+ save season. Another team will probably pick up Frankie at a ‘ridiculous’ price.
The question is: will Frankie ever have another 50+ save season without the clutch hits that the Angels have put on the scoreboard in 2008? I may be wrong, but I doubt it. And Frankie may go down in MLB history as one of the most overpaid Closers because he failed to repeat past successes.

]]> By: Steve James http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/2008/08/27/just-what-will-market-be-for-k-rod/1519/#comment-3306 Steve James Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:38:19 +0000 http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/2008/08/27/just-what-will-market-be-for-k-rod/#comment-3306 It appears that every Angel fan that takes the initiative to post something on the internet, and in blogs somewhere, has the same opinion...........Rodriguez drives you crazy. Doesn't have incredible heat (seems to clock out at 92), the 2002 screwball isn't what it used to be, gets whacked around a little bit too much for a closer, and doesn't have the ability to come into a game, and get three straight outs to close out the game. "Every game a journey," with Frankie. Frankie, i'm sorry, but Arredondo's fast-ball clocks at 95, he's got great movement on the ball, and he'll have another year of experience under his belt. Put Jose into the 8th-or-9th hole w/Shields, and by ALL means, keep that .400-hitting vacuum cleaner-1st baseman that you stole from Atlanta. Teixiera MUST be signed, PERIOD.... It appears that every Angel fan that takes the initiative to post something on the internet, and in blogs somewhere, has the same opinion………..Rodriguez drives you crazy. Doesn’t have incredible heat (seems to clock out at 92), the 2002 screwball isn’t what it used to be, gets whacked around a little bit too much for a closer, and doesn’t have the ability to come into a game, and get three straight outs to close out the game. “Every game a journey,” with Frankie. Frankie, i’m sorry, but Arredondo’s fast-ball clocks at 95, he’s got great movement on the ball, and he’ll have another year of experience under his belt. Put Jose into the 8th-or-9th hole w/Shields, and by ALL means, keep that .400-hitting vacuum cleaner-1st baseman that you stole from Atlanta. Teixiera MUST be signed, PERIOD….

]]> By: David Rojas http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/2008/08/27/just-what-will-market-be-for-k-rod/1519/#comment-3303 David Rojas Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:44:50 +0000 http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/2008/08/27/just-what-will-market-be-for-k-rod/#comment-3303 Right now, the Angels need to sign Teixeria, Lackey and Guerrero to long term contracts. They're more important to the team. Every Frankie outing is nerve wracking. Right now, the Angels need to sign Teixeria, Lackey and Guerrero to long term contracts. They’re more important to the team. Every Frankie outing is nerve wracking.

]]> By: Brett http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/2008/08/27/just-what-will-market-be-for-k-rod/1519/#comment-3292 Brett Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:05:05 +0000 http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/2008/08/27/just-what-will-market-be-for-k-rod/#comment-3292 No surprise there. As good as Frankie has been no closer is worth what he's going to ask for. That money needs to go towards keeping Teixeira who is in his prime right now and tearing the cover off the baseball No surprise there. As good as Frankie has been no closer is worth what he’s going to ask for. That money needs to go towards keeping Teixeira who is in his prime right now and tearing the cover off the baseball

]]> By: Ed http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/2008/08/27/just-what-will-market-be-for-k-rod/1519/#comment-3287 Ed Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:14:49 +0000 http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/2008/08/27/just-what-will-market-be-for-k-rod/#comment-3287 Breaking News: Jose Arredondo will be the next Angel closer (for much less $$$). Breaking News: Jose Arredondo will be the next Angel closer (for much less $$$).

]]> By: Bobby http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/2008/08/27/just-what-will-market-be-for-k-rod/1519/#comment-3283 Bobby Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:14:07 +0000 http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/2008/08/27/just-what-will-market-be-for-k-rod/#comment-3283 The Angels have many other more important places to direct that money. Entirely too much money to pay for a 3 out pitcher who makes everyone nervous. The Angels have many other more important places to direct that money. Entirely too much money to pay for a 3 out pitcher who makes everyone nervous.

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