Parrish Spurns Detroit for Baltimore
by Ian Casselberry on Feb 4, 2009 11:00 AM EST
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With the signing of Brandon Lyon, the Detroit Tigers have presumably rounded out their bullpen for 2009. Yet apparently, there was still some question as to whether or not a mediocre left-hander could be added to the relief corps. At least that's what I'm assuming, since the news of John Parrish signing with Baltimore appears to be, well, news among the Tigers beat crew.
Yes, that's right. If you didn't already know, hopefully you're sitting down as you read this. Parrish, whose notable quality seemed to be that he was "a less expensive option than Joe Beimel" is opting for crab cakes over Coneys. Inner Harbor over Hart Plaza. The Orioles' minor league deal over a similar offer from the Tigers.
On a more serious note, Parrish may have chosen Baltimore for a chance to compete for a job in the starting rotation (where Buster Olney sees an opening), as opposed to the relief role he likely would've had in Detroit. As a starter with the Blue Jays' Triple-A team last season, Parrish posted a 10-1 record and 2.97 ERA in 13 starts. (In the majors, he was 1-1 with a 5.10 ERA in six starts.)
No word as to whether the Tigers still intend to pursue another lefty for their bullpen, or if they're content to let Clay Rapada and Kyle Bloom fight it out for that second southpaw role behind Bobby Seay. (And I think that's the first time I've ever used the term "southpaw" here, which I'm going to consider a triumph.)
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a triumph? why? Do you have some sort of crazy phobia about using the term “southpaw”? inquiring minds ‘n stuff, y’know?
“Southpaw” seems like such an old-timey sportswriting thing to me. Using it makes me feel like I should be wearing a fedora, either smoking a cigar or just chewing on the butt, as I peck away at my typewriter with two fingers.
Not that that’s a bad thing, I suppose.
(On a personal note, “southpaw” has been edited into my writing before – non-blog – and that just chapped me because I hardly ever use that term.)
by Ian Casselberry on Feb 4, 2009 4:11 PM EST up reply actions
Rapada
I like Rapada. He started off looking good (if I remember right, and it didn’t hurt that NO one else around looked any better!). New pitching coach, another year of experience…..let’s let the dice roll! I am soooo ready for some baseball.
I seriously thought this would be about Lance Parrish when I saw the title on Google Reader.
As for this particular Parrish, I wish every crappy player we entertained signing would spurn us for elsewhere. Hopefully Joe Beimel has DD’s number blocked, too, so he can go play for a team whose city income tax is lower.
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