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04-26-2006, 04:27 PM
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Re: Should the Reds take a chance on a knuckleballer?
Does Dickey qualify as a knuckleballer? I was under the impression he rarely throws the pitch.
Anyway, I'd sign Fernandez in a heartbeat. Knuckleballers are almost always better once the heat and humidity rise. And does anyone know if the White Sox would be interested in the veteran presence of guys like Tony Womack or Quentin McCracken?
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04-26-2006, 04:32 PM
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Re: Should the Reds take a chance on a knuckleballer?
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04-27-2006, 10:02 PM
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Re: Should the Reds take a chance on a knuckleballer?
I'm telling you, I'd love to see a knuckleballer on this staff.
Even if he's just used in the long relief/spot starter role. They're great for double headers, and games with an exhausted pen. Of course there's the small detail that today's catchers are afraid to catch them.........Deal with that later.
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04-27-2006, 11:27 PM
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Re: Should the Reds take a chance on a knuckleballer?
With 12 guys why not have a knuckle guy?
How bout the knuckle closer?
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04-28-2006, 12:01 AM
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Re: Should the Reds take a chance on a knuckleballer?
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I like Larue and feel that his defensive shortcomings are overblown. However, his stabbing style of catching just won't work with a butterfly ball. |
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04-28-2006, 02:22 AM
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Smells Like Teen Spirit
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Re: Should the Reds take a chance on a knuckleballer?
RA Dickey by the way, wasn't claimed on waivers and is now again with AAA Oklahoma for the Rangers
http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/sports/14440987.htm |
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