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Friday, August 12, 2005Mathis called-upRob reports that Jeff Mathis has made the jump to the big club. No word on who's going down. Sounds like the Angels are giving Mathis an audition with an eye to the starting job in 2006. If that is the case, it is a huge mistake on their part. As I said in his scouting report, Mathis needs another year of polish in the minors before he makes an impact in the show. Still, I can't wait to see him in action. It's an exciting time to be an Angel fan. UPDATE: It's Josh Paul heading to the DL with a "sprained right thumb". And, as expected, Bootcheck makes way for Washburn, who starts today in Seattle. Comments:I am glad that you think Mathis needs another year in the minors what with all that player development time you logged during your career.... Geesh - he couldn't be any worse than Jose Molina right now and for the price he will certainly be more cost effective in 2006 than a year of B-Mo. Molina will want a long-term deal - unless he accepts arbitration, which is a long-shot. You know Jeffery, there's this new concept known as "free agency" that opens up a whole world of possibilities... I think it shows a bit of desperation. I agree with Richard to a degree. However, it will be a bit interesting to see what he can do. I assume he's righthanded. :-) -Mike (I don't know what happened to my password :( I think that this cinches it that Bengie ain't coming back next year. I think the idea is at least as much to let him see some major league pitching before being a rookie starter next year. Of course, that could mean that the team will be starting Kotch, Dallas, and Mathis next year on opening day, which would certainly be interesting. Pirate - I wouldn't laugh too hard - I seem to remember Artie Moreno saying he would take the same gamble on some of the Angels' contracts to keep costs down. Still, not insuring the 40+ year-old conerstone of your franchise is pretty bone-headed. You are pretty optimistic that Finley could be traded for potatoes. I mean, potatoes are pretty useful. Maybe they could get the bag for him. |
