Month: March 2004

AKA “El Pulpo” or “Freak”. Alfonseca, for the three of you who don’t know, has six digits on each of his hands and feet. It doesn’t seem to be much of an advantage. He’s been in the...

Cunnane was 29 last year, but for the first time in his career really pitched well (20 IP, 2.70 ERA), picked up three saves when Smoltz was out, and should be considered for a prime relief role this year. He’s pitched in...

Well, what have we got? It appears that we have an absolutely superb closer who can’t be stretched into anything more, whether that’s starting or a pre-Eckersley “relief ace” role. Smoltz still wants to...

Normally I’d do the fifth starter favorite and other candidates here, but that’s all tied up with the bullpen so I’m going to do the for-sure relievers then come back to it.