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Fogg was actually useful and not simply a duplication of pitchers we already have in camp (Rusch, Belisle, etc.). Then I might be excited.

Then again, he is the Dragonslayer…

Eschew Obfuscation!

by Jeff Aberle on Jan 30, 2009 5:41 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

I figure

at least it will be a minor-league contract. I’m not jumping for joy or anything, but I don’t really see any harm in it, either.

by holly96 on Jan 30, 2009 5:44 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree...

As long as we’re not paying him Kip Wells money where the team would be hesitant to give him the axe if he’s terrible, than there’s benefit in stocking up on this caliber of pitcher.

by Rox Girl on Jan 30, 2009 6:55 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Confirmation

It is, in fact, a minor-league contract according to the official release.

by Tom (RFTN) on Jan 31, 2009 1:15 AM MST up reply actions   0 recs

The key line in your post

is “Then again, he is the Dragonslayer”. * waves his hand over your head * All your fears are now allayed.

by oo_nrb on Jan 30, 2009 7:10 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Someone’s been reading Rowling.

Keepin' warm by the hot stove season.

by Charlie77 on Jan 30, 2009 9:35 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Dragons, prepare to be slayed.

Purple haze all around. Dont know if Im comin up or down.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jan 30, 2009 7:01 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

We have our opening day Pitcher!

"Suck it monkeys, the Rockies will win this year", Rox Girl 1-11-2009

by Redhawk on Jan 30, 2009 8:21 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

OMG

You didn’t just say that.

Keepin' warm by the hot stove season.

by Charlie77 on Jan 30, 2009 9:36 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't any crazier than

oh I dunno, Carl Pavano opening the ’07 for the Yanks…

by Resolution on Jan 30, 2009 10:19 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

True

But I don’t see Fogg as the type of guy who can injure himself simply by waking up in the morning, either.

Purple haze all around. Dont know if Im comin up or down.

by The Lodo Magic Man on Jan 30, 2009 11:29 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

As bad as Fogg is.....

he still performed better for us than high-priced past Rockies pitchers such as Hampton and Neagle, and at less than a tenth of the price.. Plus, you can’t beat his infectous smile and demeanor.

Just trying to look at the bright side of an otherwise dull move.

by GoRoxGo on Jan 31, 2009 12:16 AM MST reply actions   0 recs

At the risk of y'all getting into all the esoteric stats

I don’t think I would use the term “As bad as Fogg is…”. He’s not CC Sebathia, Dan Haren or Tim Linnecum (sp?) for sure but for the two years he was here he was a servicable starter IMO. I think it’s a good move to bring him back in to see if he fits into this staff.

by pedalpusher on Jan 31, 2009 10:53 AM MST up reply actions   0 recs

The problem

is that he’s coming off the worst season of his career. He’s never been anything special, yeah, but things could certainly be worse.

by Tom (RFTN) on Jan 31, 2009 12:00 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

“I wish we had him two years ago”
“…we did!”

Aut Vincam Aut Periam

by PioneerSkies on Jan 31, 2009 7:08 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

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