tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376744.post114252559758068813..comments2023-11-02T06:41:28.197-07:00Comments on Mariner Magic - Refusing to Lose: My Thoughts on Jesse FoppertMike Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16414192919706877733noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376744.post-1142860314156712242006-03-20T05:11:00.000-08:002006-03-20T05:11:00.000-08:00Foppert got rocked yesterday.Foppert got rocked yesterday.Mike Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16414192919706877733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376744.post-1142633782656434282006-03-17T14:16:00.000-08:002006-03-17T14:16:00.000-08:00You are always thinking--and that is good since ba...You are always thinking--and that is good since baseball is a thinking man's game. SAy hello to Bill for me in Peoria !!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376744.post-1142556472611461792006-03-16T16:47:00.000-08:002006-03-16T16:47:00.000-08:00So if he projects as a #3, and Felix is clearly an...So if he projects as a #3, and Felix is clearly an ace, where does Bazardo fit in? Future is bright.Mike Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16414192919706877733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376744.post-1142544745549587642006-03-16T13:32:00.000-08:002006-03-16T13:32:00.000-08:00from eric karabell's fantasy baseball chat on espn...from eric karabell's fantasy baseball chat on espn.com today:<BR/><BR/>Michael (Colo): Two years ago, Jesse Foppert was the top pitching prospect in baseball. A Tommy John surgery and a new team later, he's now just trying to make the Mariners' roster. But his spring stats have looked decent. Any thoughts on what the Mariners plan to do with him? <BR/><BR/>Eric Karabell: (10:23 AM ET ) I spoke to Mariners GM Bill Bavasi about Foppert, and he loves the potential and I think he'd like to see him earn a spot in the rotation. Probably won't be anytime soon, as Foppert is still building up arm strength and they don't want him throwing too many innings, but he is having a nice spring. Long term he projects as a No. 3 or 4 starter, I'd think. In AL only leagues he's not a bad guy to draft real late and stash away.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00597378790165998373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13376744.post-1142541713027048112006-03-16T12:41:00.000-08:002006-03-16T12:41:00.000-08:00Trav don't you have Bavasi on your speed dial?I th...Trav don't you have Bavasi on your speed dial?<BR/><BR/>I think that's an interesting idea with the Jamie as a home starter.<BR/><BR/>To me, whatever can get Foppert the most consistent work is the best situation. If that means a little time at AAA, then that works. <BR/><BR/>I'm happy to see him performing well. Now if Bazardo works out, Bavasi looks real good with those deadline deals last year.Mike Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16414192919706877733noreply@blogger.com