LDF Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 >>>>>>>>The Red Sox released righthander Mike Nicolas, who they acquired earlier in the season from the Brewers for lefthander Brian Adams. The Brewers had claimed Nicolas on waivers from the Padres the same day of the trade. Nicolas was 4-2, 6.06 for Double-A Portland before getting his release i would take a chance on him and pick him up and assign him to the minors. this guy has a fastball and very little else. if he hasn't learn that being a hardhead will lead him out of the league, he might just have woken up. either way this will an nice try out for some one who save 7 games last yr with the padres. here is ba info on him, #8. Mike Nicolas, rhp Age: 23. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 207. Signed: Dominican Republic, 2000. Signed by: Bill Clark. Background: Nicolas’ age was revised upward 26 months during the crackdown on visas before the 2002 season. Unlike most players who suddenly aged, he saw his prospect status improve afterward. That’s because he destroyed California League hitters and topped all upper-minors relievers by averaging 14.1 strikeouts per nine innings. He tied for the minor league lead in appearances. Strengths: When Nicolas throws strikes, he’s nearly unhittable. He threw 92-96 mph every time out last year and peaked at 100. His slider is a plus pitch at times and if he ever becomes consistent with it, he’d almost be unfair. Lefthanders have hit .161 with two homers in 174 at-bats against him the last two seasons. Weaknesses: Nicolas threw only fastballs at the start of the year, and the Padres had to make him work on his slider and rudimentary changeup. He overthrows, which detracts from his command, and is slow to the plate, making him vulnerable to basestealers. The Future: Given the opportunity to close in the final two weeks last year, Nicolas went 7-for-7 converting saves and fanned 24 in 11 innings. He projects as San Diego’s closer of the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Sounds like you should take a chance on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted July 29, 2003 Author Share Posted July 29, 2003 Sounds like you should take a chance on it. what will the sox give up, nothing. they should take a chance and see if he has learn his lesson, if not cut him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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