by Richard Rowell, Sports Break
Pat Neshek from when he pitched for the Minnesota Twins
Pat Neshek has been a useful pitcher for quite some time and he's had two good years with the Houston Astros. However, the Philadelphia Phillies needed a solid set-up man for their bullpen, and the Astros saw a quick way to save $6.5 million next year. The Astros traded the sidearming right-handed pitcher for a player to be named later.
This is a good move for the Phillies because they actually have some useful arms already in their pen. Jeanmar Gomez wasn't all that great as closer, but he's a better pitcher than his numbers suggest. Hector Neris was excellent, however. Youngster Edubray Ramos was solid, as well. Veteran David Hernandez was also solid, but is likely gone in free agency. It's likely that Neshek fills a hole that the Phillies would have otherwise needed to fill with a free agent.
Really, this move makes sense for both sides. The Phillies get cost certainty on a useful relief pitcher and the Astros get a bit of salary relief and a guy for their farm system.
This is a good move for the Phillies because they actually have some useful arms already in their pen. Jeanmar Gomez wasn't all that great as closer, but he's a better pitcher than his numbers suggest. Hector Neris was excellent, however. Youngster Edubray Ramos was solid, as well. Veteran David Hernandez was also solid, but is likely gone in free agency. It's likely that Neshek fills a hole that the Phillies would have otherwise needed to fill with a free agent.
Really, this move makes sense for both sides. The Phillies get cost certainty on a useful relief pitcher and the Astros get a bit of salary relief and a guy for their farm system.
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