Good thing Fister-lite Blake Beavan is only gonna be 23 to start next season. In fact Blake Beavan is only 10 months older than Danny Hultzen, and is 2 months younger than James Paxton. :)
If nobody has claimed Beavan as their adopt-a-player I think I might just have to. I'm not ready to discount this kids performance, nor the opportunity to add a few-mph and profile out to do just what Dougie did the last couple seasons. He is, in fact, well ahead of where Fister was at the same age, and has previously demonstrated an ability to throw at higher velocity than Fister ever has. Give him another off-season of Dr. Elliot (or maybe Delabar's training plan) and let's see what we got. Perfect guy to have as your 5th starter while we work in the "young" studs. =P
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On the broader point - this is exactly why I believe in a Fielder signing.
Sandy's point is well taken, but for every team he has profiled I think a fair case can be made to differentiate and distinguish the 2012 Seattle Mariners. We are sitting on a mountain of sub 25 year old club controlled inexpensive talent that is expected to produce positively. Additionally, we are also sitting on a huge pile of cash available with an additional pile ready to come off the books next year. The primary distinguishing factor that I see is that signing Fielder in no way precludes the M's from making a big splash in free agency next year. They have over $20 million to spend on whatever it is they need next year too.
My fear is spending the available budget on civics. Scary.
- Ben.
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