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Helton gets the nod at first Mailbag: April 2
Q: How do you feel Pat Meares will do at second base for the Pirates
this season? Pittsburgh put a lot of money into him for being their
shortstop. Do you think it was a good decision to bring Jack Wilson up to
play shortstop? Also, what will they do with Warren Morris?
- Anthony, Pittsburgh
Q: What has happened to relief pitcher Stan Belinda? - Michael Woods, Philipsburg, Pa.
Q: From what I can tell the White Sox have a wealth of young outfield
talent (Julio Ramirez, Jeff Leifer, McKay Christensen, Aaron Rowand and Joe
Borchard) with the Sox having such a good outfield now (offensively at
least) do you think any of these guys can earn a spot by out-producing
Carlos Lee, or playing centerfield, because they all appear to be corner
players except Christensen or are these guys just good trade material? - Jim Bailey, Milwaukee
PWG: Age would dictate Helton, but the other two have more power. Great question, because you're talking about three team leaders, which is a rare thing these days.
Q: Why have the Angels decided to wait on their promising young
pitcher Jarrod Washburn before signing him to a long-term deal? Is it due
to his history of injuries? It just seems to me that they've wasted money
on irrelevant signings instead of wrapping up a potential #1 or #2 pitcher
for the future.
- Chad Gibson, Siren, Wis.
Q: What do you think of Adam Eaton? Do you think he will develop
Q: How are the pitchers and how is the play of the Japanese league
different from the Major League? How will Ichiru have to adjust? - Cory Secrist, Sandy, Utah
Q: What were the D-Backs thinking when they sent down Erubiel Durazo?
Do you think he'll be back on the major league club soon or will he spend
most of the year in the minors?
- Jonathan G., Washington, D.C.
Q: I was just wondering about the Oriole prospect Josh Stephens. He
was taken by Baltimore at a very early age from Australia, and I was
wondering if he has any chance to make any impact on the world of baseball?
I have heard he has one nasty curveball, and just looking at his strikeout/walk ratio
last year, he must have some talent. Will he have any chance to prove
himself with Baltimore? And if so, when do you think he could show up in
the majors? - Harry Beinstein, Baltimore
Q: What do you think about the Red Sox sending Carl Everett packing?
What about Trot in center? I think the overall atmosphere around and
attitude of the team would improve if they got rid of this cancer. Doesn't
team chemistry count for something?
- Tom Wind, Little Falls, N.Y.
Q: What are your thoughts on the type of season youngster Ryan Glynn
will have with the Rangers. So far this spring he has been superb with a
1.20 ERA in 15 innings pitched. Will he be the rising star they want and
hope he will be and win 13-17 or will he fall and lose 13-17?
- Matt Graham, Centerville, Utah
Q: Mr. Gammons, I have lived and played baseball from childhood until I was 24yo. I now live my baseball life vicariously through my cousin, John
McDonald who plays SS for the Indians organization. I know he is in an
unfortunate position backing up Vizquel and Alomar, but also know that he
is well respected for his defensive play. I don't want to see John "fall
through the cracks." As we both know, MLB is a rigorous business. Can you
project John's future?
- Scott K, Preston, Conn.
Q: What do you think about some of the pitchers coming back from
injury plagued 2000 seasons? Specifically, Freddy Garcia, Billy Wagner,
Ugueth Urbina, Matt Mantei? Also, how do you see Richie Sexton doing for
the Brewers? - Steve Song, New York Q: Mac Suzuki had a pretty decent year last year. The Royals didn't get any great pitchers in the off-season, Jose Rosado is still out, so why is Suzuki fighting for the fifth spot in the rotation? - Mac Wubben, Atlanta PWG: Suzuki had a tremendous spring, throwing better than any KC starter. They are ecstatic about him.
Q: I have a question about John Smoltz. I read in ESPN.com that his
elbow surgery was successful and his current problem is tendinitis. Do you
have any inside info on his condition and when he maybe ready for the
season? Also who is projected to start the season in his place if he in
fact does go on the DL? - Timothy Lanning, Yokosuka, Japan
Q: If the Blue Jays were to trade Jose Cruz Jr. what team would they
most likely trade him to and for whom, and how long would the team wait to
make the deal? - Justin Danylak, Brandon, Fla.
Q: Is there any truth that Manny Ramirez is regretting leaving Cleveland as reported in N.Y. and Cleveland papers? - Doug, Chicago
Q: Texas has had surprisingly effective pitching this spring. Can it last
through the regular season? And what is Texas going to do about a closer?
Tim Crabtree as a closer doesn't cut it. - Paul Voss, Edmund, Okla. Send this story to a friend | Most sent stories |
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