Franklyn German

[bando1234]

Rangers designated RHP Franklyn German for assignment.

Some reward for pitching 3 2/3 scoreless innings on Tuesday. German had a 2.08 ERA in 21 2/3 innings, so even though he's not a great bet going forward, we can't imagine him possibly clearing waivers. It's surprising that a Rangers team short on pitching is going to let him get away.

I know he has some whip issues but seems he could step into the pen. Gotta be better than Gagne.

[dadofandrew]

I would think DET will certainly claim him, as they have a worse W/L than the Crew. Hard to figure they could not trade a guy with a 2 ERA.

[MoneyballMan]

That wouldn't be a bad pickup if he slips past Detroit (and others). Seems to have bounced back nicely from recent years.

[RU Rah Rah]

And, perhaps most importantly, he's a Ranger. This should be a no-brainer for DM.

[dadofandrew]

He'll look for a bullpen weaker than MIL, and there's no opening in the bigs either.

 

Seems unlikely.

[berniebrewer4life]

I'd like to see him in MIL. IIRC from my MLB 2k7 days, doesn't he have a good fastball(like, mid 90s good)? Will he end up here? i doubt it, but i would love to see doug try.