fattyguy78 Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 from the Bergen Record... Erickson, who had Tommy John surgery and missed all of last season, worked out last week for about 20 teams in Arizona. Erickson threw in the 87-89 mph range, attracting the interest of several teams, including the Mets. The Mets continued to negotiate with Erickson on Monday. "Nothing is imminent at this point," said Josh Goldberg, director of communications for the Beverly Hills Sports Council, the agency that represents Erickson. "I know the Mets are interested." Goldberg said Erickson is listening to offers from eight teams, including the Mets. In 12 seasons, the 35-year-old Erickson has a 140-128 record with a 4.51 ERA. If signed to a minor league deal, Erickson would likely compete with Grant Roberts, Aaron Heilman, and Tyler Yates for the fifth spot in the rotation. I hope that we are at least gonna try to make an effort to sign this guy, I think he would make a good addition to our club...living out of baltimore by about 45 minutes i got to see this guy pitch a lot and had good stuff and he was sorely missed last year by the O's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggio202 Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 if we get in a bidding war with the mets for erickson i dont think we stand a chance.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattyguy78 Posted January 27, 2004 Author Share Posted January 27, 2004 if we get in a bidding war with the mets for erickson i dont think we stand a chance.. completely agree...no way we can afford to outbid someone for his services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullcollapse Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 hmmm. i don't know? he is just coming off tommy john surgery, and he is 35. it usually takes around 1.5-2 years to recover from tommy john. i remember erickson being a sinker ball pitcher. i don't know if 87-89 will cut it unless he has some sort of change up. i don't know if he is worth more than a minor league contract right now, if a bidding war starts i don't think we want to outbid anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 The first time I saw Jon Garland pitch in the Minors, comparisons to Scott Erickson immediately went through my head. There is absolutely no point to that, just a random thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 The first time I saw Jon Garland pitch in the Minors, comparisons to Scott Erickson immediately went through my head. There is absolutely no point to that, just a random thought. I have read many scouting reports comparing him to Kevin Brown. This is the first comparison I have seen to Erickson. Who do you think he will turn out to be more like? Erickson or Brown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 I have read many scouting reports comparing him to Kevin Brown. This is the first comparison I have seen to Erickson. Who do you think he will turn out to be more like? Erickson or Brown? I think Murphy Brown is more likely then Kevin Brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Scott Erickson :puke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 If it makes anyone feel any better I know I heard a report the Sox were one of the teams scouting him.... I believe I heard it on AM 1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 If it makes anyone feel any better I know I heard a report the Sox were one of the teams scouting him.... I believe I heard it on AM 1000 Great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 If it makes anyone feel any better I know I heard a report the Sox were one of the teams scouting him.... I believe I heard it on AM 1000 There was an article on here earlier that said the Sox were one of the eleven teams which watched him workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Sad.. Very Sad when our team has to settle for Manure. Reminds me of Schueler signing Dave Stieb in 1993 thinking he still had it... If Kenny Signs Erickson he needs to be kicked in the Nuts hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Well he threw faster than that Cuban guy. At least that's sumthin he got goin for him. But I think he'll sign with a team like Cincinatti where he'll hav da most chance of startin higher in da rotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Erickson is 35 and is Comming off TJ surgery which normally takes 1.5 to 2 years to fully recover. El Duque is toast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 El Duque is toast Throw some PB&J on there, and it's all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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