THE MOST SIGNIFICANT INSIGNIFICANTS

....posted by Abie Dweck

After every year in baseball there are always a few trades or signings that go under the radar that fans and media ask "how did i miss that one", or "how did every team in baseball miss that one". This time i am going to tell you the trade that was made that has been overlooked by many that will have the greatest impact in 2008.

When the Padres traded Scot Linebrink to the Brewers for a few minor leaguers late last season, the Brewers gave away a pitcher by the name of Will Inman. The 6-foot, 200-pound 20 yr old Inman throws a four-seam fastball, a slurve that he can either toss as a curve or tighten into a slider and a change-up. His fastball range is 90-94mph and his chageup is about 79mph. This guy has the goods and he is showing it with a better then 1 k per IP. In 159 Ip he has 180 K and only 127 Hits, there's your "Nesser" stat. He will probably start in the bullpen before making his way to the rotation late in the 08 season.


Now, for a guy that we all know that was traded that made us all go "so what". Everyone looking at the central division is saying its either the Brewers or Cubs and maybe Houston if every move they made this offseason pays off. But the deal between the Cards and Jays may turn out to be the dunce trade of the year. Ever since Albert Pujols lost his protection behind him (injured Jim Edmonds and disgruntled Scot Rolen) their teams success has dropped. However adding a Troy Glaus, even if he has an ok year, remember the least amount of hr this guy has hit when playing at least 140 games is 29 hr and that was in his 2nd season in the league. Also, they lost Scot Rolen whom acc to his own manager was a deadbeat in the locker room. Couple this with the addition of Matt Clement another guy i see having an impact on this team and they are a midline starter away from being a playoff team. Oh and dont forget about Colby Rasmus he only hit 29 homers in 128 games last year in AAA, so im sure he'll solve any outfield help they'll need by midseason.

I would like to thank SAMIAM for giving me the opportunity to post on his website. I know that max n will prob rip me and has about 30 guys that he thinks will be great this year that even Peter Gammons hasnt heard of (some prob not born yet). But hes smoking pot so he 's allowed to know every player in the minors.

NOW BASH ME ALREADY!!