Josh Newman to KC

by gordonrules on Jul 11, 2008 4:29 PM EDT

According to the transactions page on cbssports.com, the Royals have acquired LHRP Josh Newman off waivers from Col. He was only in 2 games at the MLB level this year with less than spectacular results. His stats in Col Springs were pretty good: 1-1with a 2.45 ERA . 22ip 16 hits, 9bb and 18 so. He was sent to the minors. Seems like a decent pick up. I wonder what the other leftys in Omaha think. Thoughts???

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newman's b-r page

http://www.baseball-reference.com/n/newmajo01.shtml

good catch

by Freneau on Jul 11, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions

my nickname for him will be The American

Christopher Newman was the protagnist of that novel, by Henry James

just claiming that now

by Freneau on Jul 11, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions

middle relievers are the currency of baseball

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by Matt Klaassen on Jul 11, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions

minor league LOOGYs are the currency of baseball

It looks like he is a fastball/changeup/curve lefty reliever who sits around 86-87 MPH with his fastball. According to his AAA numbers, he can miss an occasional bat (7.36 K/9) but with middling control (3.68 BB/9). In 84 IP in AAA, he has only given up three HRs (none this year). His AAA splits against lefties this year are nice (.174/.259/.217), so maybe he can become a cheaper version of Gobble.

by Gopherballs on Jul 11, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Moore will flip him for Gamel in two weeks

by Freneau on Jul 11, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm a lefty in Omaha and I am ok with it

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Jul 11, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions

Seems kinda redundant

With Gobble and Musser already in the organization, but its not like he’s taking a roster spot from anyone. Seems like he has some control issues. I suppose he’s going to Omaha?

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by RoyalsRetro on Jul 11, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions

Gotta work on his relationship with 2009 Opening Day starter Brayan Pena

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by Matt Klaassen on Jul 11, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions

But how long is Gobble around?

He is already in his arbitration years and due a raise from his $1.3 million even with his performance this year [insert random Gobble deserves paycut joke here].

by Gopherballs on Jul 11, 2008 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions