That is very probable. We did get Jamey Carrol and Emilio last year at the deadline IIRC.

Too bad we got rid of boni

I've been as critical of Aoki as anyone, but he isn't really a major issue right now. These are the type of issues "good" teams face. I personally want to see somebody lock down the 7th inning job. Crow, Herrera, whoever.

Wonder if Tejada's been staying in shape. His year suspension is up soon isn't it?

Aoki is a letdown and not nearly as solid as he has been with Milwaukee

He signed with the Marlins.

No doubt. But he's not AWFUL right now.

I wouldn'tbe ssurprised if we look for a little cheap bullpen help. With Coleman and Collins falling off, and Herrera and Crow a bit dicey, that could be what we target.

We can always use bullpen arms.

I've been pleasently surprised with Bueno thus far, but I'm not sure how he'd handle high pressure situations.

Thanks for the info. Is his suspension over?

I think it might be. It looks like he's played a few games for the Marlins AA team.

Herrera is at 2:5 ERA and Crow at 3. That is pretty solid for a 3 and 4 reliever. Bueno looks good to. Id like to see Chen be able to give something from the pen also.

Yeah, but I'd imagine even with Bueno they'd still look for a lefty if Collins continues to struggle. They'd leave Chen as the long reliever and find someone who can come into pressure situations.

I like the Carlos Quentin idea that was suggested earlier in the thread.

Finnegan will probably be up around late August.