yes. how many times has the guy been released? He's not Steve Carlton. One. Just because he's been with several organizations, doesn't mean he's been released. Only his final outright by the Cardinals could be considered as such... Drafted - Selected by St. Louis Cardinals in 2nd Round (53rd overall) of 2000 amateur entry draft (June-Reg) Jun 27,2000 - signed Aug 11,2004 - Claimed on waivers by Rockies from Cardinals Mar 30,2005 - Traded by Rockies with cash to Red Sox for Byung-Hyun Kim. Aug 9,2005 - Claimed off waivers by Cardinals from Red Sox Why did the question require a reference to one of the best 2-3 southpaws of all time? The kid's 26; yes, you can be cautiously optimistic he could be a future contributor -- how's that? You list two times he was waived (2004 and 2005). And, what, the brewers signed him as a MiL free-agent? Is there ANY chance he will be on the 25 man roster this year? I doubt it. If he ever produces for the brewers, it's a long-shot. Nothing wrong about giving him a chance, but no real reason to get excited after about 5 innings or so in ST. Are you saying you are EXCITED about him?