February 6, 2007

AND HE'S THE 11TH MAN ON THE SOX STAFF:

Tavarez pitches Dominican Republic to victory (Associated Press, February 6, 2007)

Julian Tavarez pitched three-hit ball into the sixth inning and the unbeaten Dominican Republic eliminated defending champion Venezuela from title contention in the Caribbean Series with a 7-1 win Monday.

Posted by Orrin Judd at February 6, 2007 12:00 AM
Comments

I attempted to watch the Puerto Rico/Dominican game the other day. The quality of ball played was atrocious. It's no suprise that Tavarez can excel in the environment. I look forward to seeing him against the Yanks.

Posted by: Jim in Chicago at February 6, 2007 10:09 AM

The Yankees can--he pitched great against them last year too.

Posted by: oj at February 6, 2007 10:44 AM

He had a low -- 2.92 era -- vs them, but terrible peripherals -- 1.6 whip. Which means he got lucky.

Indeed, iirc the one time he pitched well vs them was during the Boston Massacre series, when the Yanks were no doubt exhausted from running the bases against the hapless Sawx.

All of which is to say: I can't wait to see him this year.

And such a bargain for the Sawx too. Which is why they were desperate to ditch him to pick up Old Man Helton.

Posted by: Jim in Chicago at February 6, 2007 12:24 PM

Ex-Cub...kiss of death. As a Cub fan I know this first-hand.

Posted by: Bartman at February 6, 2007 2:38 PM

Yes, his salary is so low in this market they can trade him for a Gold-Glove, Silver Slugger. Indeed, if Hansen, Hansack, and Delcarmen have good springs they can deal him to fill a need.

Posted by: oj at February 6, 2007 3:30 PM

Anyone's granny can be a slugger in the Mile High city. And Todd couldn't even muster 20 hr last season, even in that atmosphere.

Posted by: Jim in Chicago at February 6, 2007 6:23 PM

Not since Bichette retired.

Posted by: oj at February 6, 2007 8:26 PM
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