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Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever
IMO Volstad is just a stab in the dark like Paulino was. If you find something that's great, if not, so long.
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That's what I hope. Take a few more of those (Mike Pelfrey/Jair Jurrjens/etc) and if you get something out of it, great. If not... oh well, you tried.
Kyle McClellan is someone I'd be interested in. Always pitched middle/late relief for St. Louis, and I know he's had arm trouble, but he has strikeout stuff and never has really gotten a shot as a starter. Might work, who knows?
In other news... apparently, the Angels ARE exploring Trades for Danny Haren (and Santana, too). I'll repeat my long-held stance:
Trade for Danny Haren (lottery-ticket arm, AAAA filler, intriguing position prospect with low floor but decent ceiling). They have a good relationship with the Angels.
Re-sign Guthrie.
Sign another legitimate MLB starter in FA (Sanchez will be harder now that Detroit is in the mix and he pitched so well in the postseason)
Go to work in 2013 with some experienced guys in spots 1-2-3 and a bunch of comp. for 4-5 (and depth). Then, when Duffy/Paulino/Lamb are back, you can wait until they're ready rather than hoping they are saviors.