caulfield12 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 It has worked before with Jenks and Santos, although they had top prospect status earlier in their careers, so you clearly don't expect Mustain to make it. We went through something similar with Jason Dellaero (that didn't take) and we also had Brooks Kieschnick, who went on to surprise with the Brewers, two more converted players. Of course, they were converting from position players to pitchers, so they at least had baseball backgrounds. It's a 5% shot at best, if he can get a fastball into the mid-90's (with some life and movement) and then at least an average breaking ball. But this signing isn't any better or worse than say the Royals trying to turn Brian Anderson into a pitcher or the Pirates signing Indian cricket and jal alai players. Low risk, decent reward. Wonder if this came through Paddy or Hahn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorStSox Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I don't know. How is Coop supposed to fix a guy that isn't broken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Hope he likes the Pioneer League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Soxfan Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 QUOTE (JPN366 @ Feb 10, 2012 -> 11:49 PM) Hope he likes the Pioneer League. Exactly, if he wasn't a former stud college QB who did not make any good career decisions there, the signing would not have been worthy of a thread. Interesting conversation though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 FOOTBALL! USC! KENNY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I can't believe this thread has now made it to three pages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Feb 11, 2012 -> 09:12 AM) I can't believe this thread has now made it to three pages. Agreed. This is more than likely a non-event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 The one thing this shows is that the Sox don't value right-handed (maybe all?) relievers presently and they are probably right to do so. If he can get his velocity up to 95, he may have a chance to get guys out for an inning in the big leagues after a year or so in the minors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 QUOTE (Marty34 @ Feb 11, 2012 -> 12:36 PM) The one thing this shows is that the Sox don't value right-handed (maybe all?) relievers presently and they are probably right to do so. If he can get his velocity up to 95, he may have a chance to get guys out for an inning in the big leagues after a year or so in the minors. It's just adding depth and potential talent. Our RH relief/bullpen depth is probably the least of our issues...unless Reed flops and Crain is also traded. We've got at least 5-7 potentially solid arms down there and another group right behind them in the lower minors. If you include Stewart, Axelrod and Castro, it's really not so bad at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwmann2 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Adam Dunn was also a former QB. He came to Texas to be a Longhorn and they tried to make him play tight end. That's why he left to pursue baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 QUOTE (jwmann2 @ Feb 11, 2012 -> 01:16 PM) Adam Dunn was also a former QB. He came to Texas to be a Longhorn and they tried to make him play tight end. That's why he left to pursue baseball. So what you're saying is that he's now going to leave to pursue tennis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Feb 11, 2012 -> 03:13 PM) So what you're saying is that he's now going to leave to pursue tennis? Dunn playing tennis is like a Lionel Richie song . . . Endless Love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 QUOTE (Tex @ Feb 12, 2012 -> 01:05 PM) Dunn playing tennis is like a Lionel Richie song . . . Endless Love He's got the height if he can control that serve, lol. Lateral movement though, not exactly like Nadal or Agassi covering the entire court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 And to my left, receiving the serve is Adam Dunn Here's the first serve 15-0 Here's the second serve 30-0 Here's the third 40-0 And the fourth serve brings us to game At least in tennis Dunn could miss four times before sitting down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunofgold Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Maybe we got this guy to throw batting practice. Help boost the confidence of our hitters. Just kidding. The scouts probably saw a good, strong arm. This guy has some baseball experience. You never know. It could benefit him that he hasn't pitched in awhile. No bad habits to break. Our coaches can start from scratch with him. He isn't the first athlete to try a different sport. Even Michael Jordan played some ball with us. Bo Jackson did too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 QUOTE (sunofgold @ Feb 12, 2012 -> 07:19 PM) Maybe we got this guy to throw batting practice. Help boost the confidence of our hitters. Just kidding. The scouts probably saw a good, strong arm. This guy has some baseball experience. You never know. It could benefit him that he hasn't pitched in awhile. No bad habits to break. Our coaches can start from scratch with him. He isn't the first athlete to try a different sport. Even Michael Jordan played some ball with us. Bo Jackson did too. Really?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomPickle Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Feb 12, 2012 -> 07:35 PM) Really?! Yes, I suggest you check out the documentary "Space Jam" it really does a good job profiling his attempt to become a major league baseball player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 QUOTE (sunofgold @ Feb 12, 2012 -> 07:19 PM) Maybe we got this guy to throw batting practice. Help boost the confidence of our hitters. Or we can have Adam Dunn face him and boost Mustain's confidence after he strikes him out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Can Beckham "turn and burn" on a Mustain fastball with his newfound confidence, that's the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 QUOTE (TomPickle @ Feb 12, 2012 -> 07:45 PM) Yes, I suggest you check out the documentary "Space Jam" it really does a good job profiling his attempt to become a major league baseball player. Haha, I laughed out loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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