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griffy97 · 07-28-2003, 05:05 PM

Jeff Suppan shut out the Redbirds this afternoon, winning his fifth straight start. He's 10-7, mid-3 ERA, and has looked impressive. Plus, he's inexpensive!

Think the Cardinals would like to have a guy like Suppan in their rotation right now? If I'm Dave Littlefield, I'm a happy guy right now. His value is surging. Frankly, I'd like to see the Pirates re-sign this guy. He's done very well for us.

Vince · 07-28-2003, 05:09 PM

Why are you guys playing so well all of a sudden..Too bad Giles is gone cause with that division,you just never know!

griffy97 · 07-28-2003, 06:15 PM

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Vinceanity2k3 said:
Why are you guys playing so well all of a sudden..Too bad Giles is gone cause with that division,you just never know!

They always seem to play better when there's no pressure.

I remember back in 1996, right after the Pirates traded Denny Neagle to Atlanta for Jason Schmidt and two scrubs, they reeled off 11 straight wins. Go figure! If you're good enough to win 11 straight, why couldn't you play that way all year?

If/when they deal Giles and Kendall, the Bucs will surge to challenge the Astros for the division title! LOL

johnnyg83 · 07-28-2003, 07:05 PM

Was Giles traded?

Karlos05 · 07-28-2003, 07:11 PM

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johnnyg83 said:
Was Giles traded?

No not yet

soxfan2525 · 07-28-2003, 09:29 PM

this mayb a good way to showcase himself for teams (boston) who may need a starter

Vince · 07-28-2003, 10:54 PM

They should keep him..Trade everyone else but keep Sup Fogg and Wells to spell Burnett and those other pitching prospects they got down in Class A,AA or AAA.

griffy97 · 07-28-2003, 11:43 PM

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Vinceanity2k3 said:
They should keep him..Trade everyone else but keep Sup Fogg and Wells to spell Burnett and those other pitching prospects they got down in Class A,AA or AAA.

I agree. With the money they're going to save by trimming the payroll, they should go ahead and exercise Suppan's $4 million option for next year. If he continues to do well, ink him long term. I like a rotation of Kip Wells, Josh Fogg, Jeff Suppan, Sean Burnett, and maybe Jake Peavy or Oliver Perez.

Littlefield's stocking pitching for a reason: he'll use it to get good, young position players. I know one thing: he CAN'T WAIT to get rid of Kris Benson.

(Of course, this assumes the Littlefield-Towers summit taking place at PNC Park the next three days results in a big Pirates-Padres swap.

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07-28-2003, 05:05 PM	#1
griffy97 t's 'Brgh Thng! OVR: 4 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Everett, PA (100 E of Pgh) Posts: 364	Jeff Suppan shuts out Cardinals Jeff Suppan shut out the Redbirds this afternoon, winning his fifth straight start. He's 10-7, mid-3 ERA, and has looked impressive. Plus, he's inexpensive! Think the Cardinals would like to have a guy like Suppan in their rotation right now? If I'm Dave Littlefield, I'm a happy guy right now. His value is surging. Frankly, I'd like to see the Pirates re-sign this guy. He's done very well for us.

07-28-2003, 05:09 PM	#2
Vince Bow for Bau OVR: 28 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 26,017	Re: Jeff Suppan shuts out Cardinals Why are you guys playing so well all of a sudden..Too bad Giles is gone cause with that division,you just never know!

07-28-2003, 06:15 PM	#3
griffy97 t's 'Brgh Thng! OVR: 4 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Everett, PA (100 E of Pgh) Posts: 364	Re: Jeff Suppan shuts out Cardinals Quote: *Vinceanity2k3 said:* Why are you guys playing so well all of a sudden..Too bad Giles is gone cause with that division,you just never know! They always seem to play better when there's no pressure. I remember back in 1996, right after the Pirates traded Denny Neagle to Atlanta for Jason Schmidt and two scrubs, they reeled off 11 straight wins. Go figure! If you're good enough to win 11 straight, why couldn't you play that way all year? If/when they deal Giles and Kendall, the Bucs will surge to challenge the Astros for the division title! LOL

07-28-2003, 07:05 PM	#4
johnnyg83 MVP OVR: 9 Join Date: Jul 2002	Re: Jeff Suppan shuts out Cardinals Was Giles traded?

07-28-2003, 07:11 PM	#5
Karlos05 - OVR: 17 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: I just tried to ford the river and my oxen died Posts: 5,814	Re: Jeff Suppan shuts out Cardinals Quote: *johnnyg83 said:* Was Giles traded? No not yet

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07-28-2003, 09:29 PM	#6
soxfan2525 Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: Feb 2003	Re: Jeff Suppan shuts out Cardinals this mayb a good way to showcase himself for teams (boston) who may need a starter

07-28-2003, 10:54 PM	#7
Vince Bow for Bau OVR: 28 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 26,017	Re: Jeff Suppan shuts out Cardinals They should keep him..Trade everyone else but keep Sup Fogg and Wells to spell Burnett and those other pitching prospects they got down in Class A,AA or AAA.

07-28-2003, 11:43 PM	#8
griffy97 t's 'Brgh Thng! OVR: 4 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Everett, PA (100 E of Pgh) Posts: 364	Re: Jeff Suppan shuts out Cardinals Quote: *Vinceanity2k3 said:* They should keep him..Trade everyone else but keep Sup Fogg and Wells to spell Burnett and those other pitching prospects they got down in Class A,AA or AAA. I agree. With the money they're going to save by trimming the payroll, they should go ahead and exercise Suppan's $4 million option for next year. If he continues to do well, ink him long term. I like a rotation of Kip Wells, Josh Fogg, Jeff Suppan, Sean Burnett, and maybe Jake Peavy or Oliver Perez. Littlefield's stocking pitching for a reason: he'll use it to get good, young position players. I know one thing: he CAN'T WAIT to get rid of Kris Benson. (Of course, this assumes the Littlefield-Towers summit taking place at PNC Park the next three days results in a big Pirates-Padres swap. )

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