Colome up, Swindle DFA'd/Claimed by Rays -- Latest: Indians Claim Swindle from Tampa

[PrinceEatMeat]

http://brewersbeat.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/07/poosible_relief_help_in_colome.html

 

He hasn't pitched since July 3, so he will report to Helena.

[JoeHova]

Championship?

[jjkoestler]

A nice pick up from the scrapheap. Amazing stuff, but no control. Colome hits triple digits with his fastball which would make him an ideal setup man for Hoffman if he can get it together.

[thablingster]

This smells like one of those typical Melvin moves where we get a guy with a plus something (Colome has a 95 MPH+ fastball), throw it against the wall, and see if it sticks. Hopefully it does, but if not no big loss.

[twobrewers]

In the words of Doug Melvin...

 

If you throw enough crap against the wall to see what sticks, you usually end up with a bunch of crap on your wall.

 

(Paraphrasing)

[brewmann04]

it could be another decent move since the Bullpen has really been abused and can use a few arms.

[dadofandrew]

Perfect example of buying low...had two good years, then has struggled in '09. He'll probably come up 9/1, likely more of a move with '10 in mind.

[Pudster13]

I don't see how this will help the Brewers.


Jesus is overrated.

[jwill535]

You dont screw with the Jesus!!

 

 

http://usera.imagecave.com/ClaytonJ/the_big_lebowski_jesus1.jpg

 

 

[brewdude15]

The savior has come!

[owbc]

We can sign Jesus, Mohammed, and Gandhi, but it still won't make up for losing Sheets and Sabathia.

[brewdude15]

Amen.

[kramnoj]

IIRC, Michael Kay of the Yankees would deliver this line when Colome came in from the bullpen to pitch for the Rays "And Jose moves from Column B to Colome".

[monty57]

We always seem to get the guy with the good fastball and no control. I'll be happy when I see that we've picked up a reliever with good control. The only two I can think of that fit this bill are Hoffman and Riske.

[endaround]

We always seem to get the guy with the good fastball and no control. I'll be happy when I see that we've picked up a reliever with good control. The only two I can think of that fit this bill are Hoffman and Riske.

 

You're making Mark DiFelice cry

[monty57]

Good call. I'm much more comfortable when DiFelice comes in (when used correctly and not allowed to throw to good lefties) then I ever was when Turnbow came in, even when Turnbow was "good." Pitchers who lack control seem to lose you as many games as they'll win you. They either look unbelievably good when they're throwing strikes or unbelievably bad when they're not. It would seem to be much easier on a manager when you know what you're going to get when you put a pitcher in.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

I don't see how this will help the Brewers.

 

 

Jesus is overrated.

You are probably right and it won't help, but they signed him to a minor league deal. How can he be overrated? I'd call him non-rated.

[TooLiveBrew]

What, Jorge Julio wasn't available? http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

[topper09er]

We can sign Jesus, Mohammed, and Gandhi, but it still won't make up for losing Sheets and Sabathia.

You trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curve ball?

http://www.filmdope.com/Gallery/ActorsR/14971.gif

[PrinceFielder28]

I see that he made his first appearance at AAA. He pitched 2 innings giving up 1 hit 0 runs and 3k's

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

Was checking the Dodgers website today to get ready for my annual foray to Chavez Ravine...the front page article is on how good Mota is. Uggh.

[twobrewers]

Was checking the Dodgers website today to get ready for my annual foray to Chavez Ravine...the front page article is on how good Mota is.

That is why Melvin hates spending money on relief pitchers.

 

One good year/one bad year - and so the cycle continues.

[pepsimax23]

jesus saves!!!

[sheethead]

I see that he made his first appearance at AAA. He pitched 2 innings giving up 1 hit 0 runs and 3k's

Get him up here now, before he falls apart!

[PrinceEatMeat]

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/52607377.html

 

Looks like he might be coming up on Friday.