Brocail a Type A
Projected at least, by the same guy as before.
I haven't looked up his contract status. The web site linked has him a free agent with an option (don't know if it's a team or player option).
I'm not sure if the Astros would let Brocail go as a FA. If the rumors are true that we turned down a trade for him at the deadline and even after, and given our rush to the finish, Ed Wade probably thinks we're close.
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ill take...
Brocails’ leadership skills, and chemistry over any other pitcher in the pen.
A Walk Is As Good As A Hit.
As a coach maybe...
Actually, I’m thinking that Brocail’s temper may not be the best thing for a team’s chemistry… but I do like having him on the team (when he’s not being overused)
Go 'Stros!
Brocail definitely has been a positive in the bullpen.
He exceeded my expectations. Given his age, I was concerned that his performance might fall through the floor. For next year, we have to wonder if an over-40 reliever can keep doing it. I like his fire, but realistically a pitcher’s chance of crashing increases in his 40s. His option is $2.5 million. One has to figure that Hawkins might cost close to the same neighborhood if the Astros try to bring him back. Could the Astros afford two relievers at that cost, plus Valverde who will be substantially more than that?
Temper?
I would say loyalty to the team, he is a tough competitor, and a favorite with the Padres organization whom can’t say enough great things about him. Padres broadcaster Ted Leitner told a story one time that really showed Brocail’s intensity. After Brocail had the angioplasty, he was working on the exercise bike rehabbing from the surgery. The benches cleared between the Padres and their opponent, and Brocail who was watching the game on T.V. jumped off of the exercise bike and started putting on his jersey to go aid his team, he put the jersey on so that he wouldn’t be penalized for not being in uniform an being on the field.
A Walk Is As Good As A Hit.
wut u guys talking about
Brocail has gotten a new name the lost weeks…Doug BLOWcail…all he does is give up runs now…u wonder y we got hawkins? its cuz BLOWcail has sucked since the deadline…he was good until right after, thats yy the stros kept him, now he csucks…i think Wade didint take the trade bcz. he knew Blocail is a type A and he’d rather take the pick!
by gettinziggywithit on Sep 11, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions
Well...
He was nails in the first half and without his appearances in the first half, we wouldn’t be 3 GB now would we?
A Walk Is As Good As A Hit.

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