It is surprising how one minute you're considered a genius and another minute a fool.
Frank Wren has already at the very beginning pulled off two sensational signings. Yet Rafael Soriano's consideration for the offer of arbitration has everyone second-guessing.
"How could Wren sign those aging pitchers?"
"How's he going to get a bat if Soriano ties up $7 million?"
First off, relief pitchers can easily go into their mid to late 40s. This is simply because they only throw 15 to 20 pitches an outing 40 to 90 games a year.
Also remember that Takashi Saito/Billy Wagner have had careers with fewer health problems than Mike Gonzalez/Soriano. Gonzo has recently recovered from Tommy John surgery, and Soriano's injuries seem to be a medical mystery half the time.
Next is the money issue, ...
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Frank Wren Has All the Time and Money He Needs to Make Atlanta Braves a Winner
Posted: 7th December 2009 by Benjamin upchurch in MLBComments Off on Frank Wren Has All the Time and Money He Needs to Make Atlanta Braves a Winner