Twins GM Terry Ryan has reportedly shown interest in free agents Ramon Ortiz and Bruce Chen, to possibly fill some holes in the 2007 starting rotation.
Ortiz, 33, went 11-16 with a 5.57 ERA with the Nationals last season. His best year came in 2002 with the Angels where he posted a 3.77 ERA (15-9) in 32 games. Ramon made $2.5 million last season and could demand more than the Twins would be willing to offer.
Chen, 29, was 0-7 with a 6.93 ERA with Baltimore last season after going 13-10 (3.02 ERA) in 2004 with the O's. He's been with eight different teams in his 8-year Major League career and might be a better fit for the Twins bullpen, which lacks a second lefty.
Minnesota may also have their eye on right-handed pitcher Steve Trachsel, who was 15-8 last season with the Mets. He made $2.5 million last year, and could be even tougher to sign than Ortiz. Steve boasted a 3.03 ERA in his best season with the Cubs in 1996.
3 comments:
Ummm.. I say we try to acquire a good starting pitcher. That is all.
(I know there isn't much out there.. but our rookie pitchers could do as decent as some of these guys in my opinion.)
Yeah. You know I love Boof and Matt... and Carlos... but they need someone that is dependable, preferably a veteran.
You all are getting Ponson - oh, mucho, mucho baggage. Good luck. Sigh.
Hopefully he can be decent, but I would not wish him upon anyone, especially the Twins.
Chen, you may not know what you're getting. If you sign him, he could be a diamond in the rough, but he's got to have his command, or he's done. He doesn't have overpowering stuff, so be warned.
As well, there's a reason why he's been in 8 different organizations.
The best of luck to you all in Minnesota.
- Anthony
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