Anyone interested in C Lewis Bell? He is a solid defensive catcher and has the ability to hit for a decent average, but not much pop. He was signed in the off season, but relegated to backup when I traded for L. Richardson. He is unhappy and demanding a trade. Looking for any pitching help - back end of the rotation or a good Middle Reliever.
Bill Sauerwald
Antelope Valley Raptors
Bell's a fine catcher, but I'm not sure he should be demanding a starting job. Seems as though there are a lot of catchers in this league with overly inflated self-assessments. Kevin Craig, who I traded to Michael earlier this year was in the same position.
ReplyDeleteYou'll have to take that up with him ;-)
ReplyDeleteThere definitely is a glut of decent but not all star-quality catching in this league. Both of mine are good, but not great, and are both destined for free agency in the offseason.
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of prospects ready to take over behind the plate next season. Maybe I'll grab a veteran to mentor one or both of them, but I'm not going to spend a lot on that position for the near future.