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Tuesday, August 30, 2005Angels acquire ChristiansenMuch like one would "acquire" a venereal disease, the Angels have jumped on recently released Giants LOOGY Jason Christiansen. How lost is this front office that they think Jason Christiansen represents bullpen help? And in exchange for Dusty Bergman, a guy eight years his junior who has torn up AAA this season? Absolutely inexcusable. UPDATE: Confirmation. Bill Stoneman just got fleeced, which is somewhat surprising given his impressive (though sparse) resume in these types of deals. Look at these lines: Is there a doubt in anyone's mind that Bergman could be at least as effective as Christiansen if given the opportunity? So why would you acquire a guy at three times the cost, who hasn't managed to put-up a league average ERA in any of the past four seasons, has a K-rate falling off a cliff, and will be a free-agent at the end of the season?IP H ER SO BB ERA Bergman (AAA) 71.0 77 25 55 18 3.17 Christiansen 42.0 48 25 17 15 5.38 I'm really asking. Please, offer one reason why this deal makes any kind of sense for the Angels. I'm searching, and can't find a damn thing. REACTION FROM THE BAY: And Jason Christiansen was, uh.... I'll miss the things he brought to, er.... The thing about Christiansen was that his value couldn't be measured by any one statistic, but, uh....Glad somebody is having fun with this... Comments:Please, offer one reason why this deal makes any kind of sense for the Angels. Christiansen can't hit, is a veteran and exudes leadership. (Hey, it worked for Finley...) It didn't take any actual thinking on Sabean's part here. Sabes: So if I understand you right, you're offering me this kid who pitches well and hasn't logged any major-league service time in exchange for the guy I just designated? Stoneman: Just sign on the dotted line. Sabes: Man. How come my conversations with Billy never go so well? It didn't take any actual thinking on Sabean's part here. Sabes: So if I understand you right, you're offering me this kid who pitches well and hasn't logged any major-league service time in exchange for the guy I just designated? Stoneman: Just sign on the dotted line. Sabes: Man. How come my conversations with Billy never go so well? Okay, I'm watching Angels in the Infield and they said that we traded TWO minor league pitchers for Christiansen. Who else did we give the Giants? What the hell are they thinking?? Dusty Bergman was an excellent prospect, great pitcher this year...stupid!! |
