It seem's like I'm not the only one who thinks relievers are hard to come by

by DisplacedFan on Jul 14, 2006 2:47 PM EDT

"If anything's weaker than the starting-pitching market right now, it's the relief market"

Which is why Krivsky may have had to overpay. But really it may seem like overpaying but the demand is high supply is low on relief pitchers. It's not like you can sign them cheaply anymore either - thank you Cubs/Yankees. Also read on it seems like he doesn't neccessarily hate the trade either.

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Not Alone

The Reds were 9-20 in their last 29 games (mostly because of the bullpen) going into the All-Star Break.

The current makeup of the roster prior to July 13th was not getting it done, something needed to happen, or this team was not going to have a chance of making the playoffs. Help was needed and help is on the way.

by indy on Jul 14, 2006 2:56 PM EDT reply actions

Agree...

Good comments indy.

by mattg on Jul 14, 2006 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions

well said

I wonder of those 20 losses how many were blown by the pen? And not just official blown saves I mean games where the pen let a close game slip away.

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 14, 2006 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Just a sample without any effort . . .

Jim Molony, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Rheal Cormier could be available for trade if the team decides to start selling players.

by Brian B on Jul 15, 2006 1:13 AM EDT reply actions

because we need another old geezer

in the pen

This is my corn. You people are guests in my corn.

by Daedalus on Jul 15, 2006 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions

old geezer

He's been hit or miss (for pitchers, it's "miss" that is better, right?) throughout his career, but he's in the middle of one of his great seasons. Not that he's actually available just because mlb.com reported it, but still . . . they're out there.

by Brian B on Jul 15, 2006 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions

HEY NOW

I resemble that remark

"Your shower shoes have fungus on them. You'll never make it to the bigs with fungus on your shower shoes." - Crash Davis

by Caleb on Jul 15, 2006 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Relievers

From the AP:
LHP Mike Venafro requested and got his release from the Reds' Triple-A team. Venafro was released by the Mets on March 30 and signed a minor league deal. He had a 2.45 ERA in 36 relief appearances for Louisville.

Not from the AP: Hmm. Your GM panics and dumps two solid bats for middle relief instead of rewarding solid relief pitching from within. So you leave. Smart move.

by Brian B on Jul 16, 2006 4:33 PM EDT reply actions