Saturday, February 05, 2005

Another Dump Job

Yep time to get rid of Kyle Farnsworth now...

Farnsworth could be dealt for another major-league reliever, and other scenarios have the Cubs landing two or three prospects for the strong-armed but enigmatic 28-year-old.


If the Cubs are silly enough to think they will get two or three prospects for Farnsworth, then he will remain a Cub.

Why do the Cubs think they can get so much in return?

As much criticism as Farnsworth has received, however, the Cubs won't trade him just to cut ties. Pitchers who throw 97 to 99 mph on a consistent basis are not easily parted with.


Wrong! Wrong! Throwing 99 MPH means nothing if you have no brain. The problem with Farnsworth is that he has no movement on his pitches. His 100 MPH fast-ball is straight as an arrow, making it extremly easy to tee of on him. Farnsworth's value is nil. You think he might of learned something from Maddux who knows what movement on pitches is all about. But he didn't.

Maybe another team can turn around Farnsworth, but they will not give up multiple prospects or any worthwhile proven major leaguer for him. The team getting Farnsworth will be getting a mental case. We know Farnsworth is a mental case, so do the other teams in MLB.