ichiro262
01-01-2002, 05:42 AM
--Meche probably is better and a better bet for the future, but he stands to make 10 million and get 4 years. I don't really want 4 more years of teasing - especially at 10% or more of our total budget. I assume we are getting Thomson relatively cheap and on a short term deal (I heard 1 year plus an option). As long as he isn't the best pitcher we pick up this year I think this is a decent move.
I agree. This is definitely an upgrade from Piniero at the 4 spot of the rotation. Being from Auburn, Ala., I get to watch Thompson pitch a lot. I've even seen him pitch in person twice. He is a streaky pitcher, but he can be dominate. I think his ERA would have been a lot better if Bobby Cox would have had a better bullpen and gotten him out of games faster. That being said, Thompson should look forward to working with Seattle's pen.
I agree. This is definitely an upgrade from Piniero at the 4 spot of the rotation. Being from Auburn, Ala., I get to watch Thompson pitch a lot. I've even seen him pitch in person twice. He is a streaky pitcher, but he can be dominate. I think his ERA would have been a lot better if Bobby Cox would have had a better bullpen and gotten him out of games faster. That being said, Thompson should look forward to working with Seattle's pen.