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I heard somewhere (voices in my head?) that Kotchman was a guy Z had been high on since draft day. Although apparently not high enough to draft him over big high school righty Mike Jones. Kotchman went the next pick to AAAnaheimmm. Maybe this is a Zduriencik re-do. Jones has had every joint on the right side of his neck operated on over the past seven or so seasons.
I likewise don't see a compelling case for Kotchman to be a difference maker. We'll see. The good thing is Z isn't overly sentimental. He wasn't afraid to play hardball with his other BFF this season. (That would be Branyan).