I'll say this for the Mariners' offseason: we're sure having some fun with our minor league deals. The latest addition to the team comes in the form of right-handed reliever Chris Ray, who split last season with the Texas Rangers and San Fransisco Giants. Ray's best year was 2006, when he saved 33 games for the Baltimore Orioles, while sporting a nice 2.73 ERA. Unfortunately, his strikeouts have dropped since then and hitters seem to have figured him out. That said, he still has a strong fastball and is another smart signing by the Mariners. Hard-throwing veteran relievers don't exactly grow on trees. Chris could very well make the club, either out of Spring Training or later on in the season when other guys inevitably break down.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Another Bullpen Option
I'll say this for the Mariners' offseason: we're sure having some fun with our minor league deals. The latest addition to the team comes in the form of right-handed reliever Chris Ray, who split last season with the Texas Rangers and San Fransisco Giants. Ray's best year was 2006, when he saved 33 games for the Baltimore Orioles, while sporting a nice 2.73 ERA. Unfortunately, his strikeouts have dropped since then and hitters seem to have figured him out. That said, he still has a strong fastball and is another smart signing by the Mariners. Hard-throwing veteran relievers don't exactly grow on trees. Chris could very well make the club, either out of Spring Training or later on in the season when other guys inevitably break down.
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