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whats with this trade of Hawkins for two young Giant pitchers. Who would be the closer now. I guess Jerome Williams slots into the rotation, but what abou Aardsma? Is he the new closer...
Aardsma at one time was the future closer for Giants, but this year has been sent to AA to work as a starter.
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Williams, 23, a Hawaii native, was a huge prospect for the SF Giants before he breaked into the Majors at age 21 going 7-5 with a sub four ERA, 3.30. Last year, he won ten games and lost seven, going with a 4.24 ERA and sporting a nice 0.83 HR/9 and 1.28 WHIP. This year, he has seen regular action with the big club.
Aardsma, also 23, is a four star prospect who is in his third professional season; he has gone 13-7 with a 2.86 ERA in 71 Minor League games. He's a first round pick. Last year, he was rather disappoiting with the big club and went 1-0 with a 6.11 ERA; this year he was converted into a starter.
by Carlos on May 28, 2005 2:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aardsma
by thomsirveaux on May 28, 2005 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm assuming
The Cubs may return Aardsma to the bullpen (where he pitched in college) but I'd seriously doubt that he'd be handed the closer job over Dempster. They may also leave Aardsma as a starter, although I think team needs dictate him returning to the pen.
Williams will go into the rotation, either here or at Iowa.
by Josh77 on May 28, 2005 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Deal
I do not know much about Williams, but I am excited about picking up Aardsma. If you take a look at his college and minor league stats, he looks very promising. Maybe a few too many walks, but with time maybe he will acquire that control.
One of the great quotes I saw last year was by Aardsma. Historically, David Aardsma became the first player in major league history. Alphabetically. He replaced Henry "Hank" Aaron for that distinction. When a reporter asked him what he thought about it, Aardsma replied "I give all the credit to my parents."
Aardsma stats:
http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/david_aardsma.shtml
by MissouriKev on May 28, 2005 3:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm probably one of the few
by cubbiejulie on May 28, 2005 6:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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