Padre Move, Stunningly Unimportant Version: They've optioned Kerry Robinson out, finally. I can't see why they'd want to do that, he's a terrible hitter (.317 OPB), and lousy fielder. Don't let the Mariners find out this guy is available, they have enough of that. Of course if you listen to Finnegan, they need the speed! To replace Kerry, San Diego purchased Darren Bragg from the Yankees, who must be 75 years old by now. He isn't, he's a child of 34. Hey, M's fans, remember when he was going to solve the LF problem? The next Lenny Dykstra, remember?
Padre Move, Stunningly Important Version: Phil Nevin has surgery on his right knee and will miss 2-6 weeks. This is a big deal, as Nevin going down has been the death-knell for this team the last couple years. This time it is serious, as the Padres are in contention, and really need a productive righthanded power bat. Without Nevin they're down to Jay Payton, who certainly isn't in Coors Field anymore, and Xavier Nady. What Nady is, I don't know, and the Padres certainly don't either.
Posted by Frinklin at July 5, 2004 06:08 PMBragg replacing Robinson? Ooooh. Can Bragg still hit? I mean, Robinson is no great shakes, but at least he can run. The loss of Nevin is a concern for the Padres... but on the other hand, is it a surprise? I imagine San Diego sportswriters have a "Nevin Goes On DL" boilerplate story by now. Just fill in the specific injury and voila!
Posted by: Mediocre Fred at July 6, 2004 12:32 PM