Battle for 1st base....

[FmrFresnan]

Kash, Padrefan is right. Guys like Piazza, Giles, Cameron, Greene and possibly Barfield could all be 20+ HR's this year.

[DirtyKash]

The point is, they could really use Klesko's power bat right about now, which is missing from Gonzo.

[FmrFresnan]

Kash, Klesko hasn't been the player he used to be since he left Atlanta. It's bee one injury excuse after another. 3 years ago it was his shoulder, 2 years ago it was his neck, last year it was his shoulder again, it's always some excuse with him as to why he's not hitting.

[HollywoodLeo]

The point is, they could really use Klesko's power bat right about now, which is missing from Gonzo.

Maybe Klesko circa 2002 I'd agree with you.

[padrefanforever]

2002 I'd agree with him........problem is it's not 2002

[love_that_reefer]

Was Young placed on waivers or flat out released?

[FmrFresnan]

He was released....

[HollywoodLeo]

he was placed on waivers...but then the waivers shattered into small pieces and he went free.

[FmrFresnan]

The Beavers' website said he was "released" but you're right, he would have gone through waivers first....

[HollywoodLeo]

The Beavers' website said he was "released" but you're right, he would have gone through waivers first....

don't mind me, that was just my feeble attempt at a joke.

I know nothing of what really lead to his release

[FmrFresnan]

I think batting .200 might have been a factor.....

[HollywoodLeo]

I think batting .200 might have been a factor.....

I meant I had no clue as to the legal process in which they used to no longer have him attached to the team.

[FmrFresnan]

Here's the article....

http://www.pgepark.com/beavers/pressRoom.shtml

[padrefanforever]

lol hollywood.......your dry sense of humor isn't wasted completely......I did get your joke

[FmrFresnan]

Just thought you guys should see this....

Out of the 5 starters for AAA Portland, not one of them has an ERA under 4.50. Turns out, they also have their own Dewon Brazelton....Ryan Meaux...9.2IP 18.62 ERA.