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Townsend to the Pen

by J.D. on Mar 26, 2008 11:25 PM EDT

Credit to Stacy Long

Injury-troubled pitcher Wade Townsend is moving to the bullpen, following an outing Wednesday where he was shelled for 6 runs in the eighth inning of a Double-A exhibition with the Yankees.

Townsend, the former 8th overall pick by the Rays in 2005 struggled through 21 starts at Single-A Columbus last year before he was sidelined by injuries a year after recovering from Tommy John surgery.

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Exciting

Townsend should be back to focusing on pitching this year, and in Montgomery we could see him set-up games for Eduardo Morlan.

Could we see them both in the Tampa pen next year? Townsend/Morlan/Percival perhaps, and in 2010 one takes over as closer?

by R.J. Anderson on Mar 26, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions

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Are we talking about the same Townsend who was mediocre in low A last year - now he's in the majors next? Not seeing it - too much wishing.

by nyyfaninlaaland on Mar 27, 2008 4:44 AM EDT up reply actions

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First year back from TJS is the worst.

by R.J. Anderson on Mar 27, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions

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I really hope he does work out as a reliever. At the same time, I wish he had signed with the O's. :(

Drew

Eduardo Morlan = God.

by Devilray187 on Mar 26, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions

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Jay Bruce would have looked good in the new uniforms. Outfield problems solved right there.

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by SeanDubbs on Mar 26, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions

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That's for sure. It's funny. We took Townsend with the 8th pick. The O's also took Townsend with the 8th pick the year before, too.

Drew

Eduardo Morlan = God.

by Devilray187 on Mar 26, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions

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I still think we could end up seeing a pen with Niemann, Townsend, and Morlan.

by usfraysfan on Mar 27, 2008 12:18 AM EDT reply actions

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I really believe that Townsend will have a Todd Van Poppel type of career. Maybe one good season, but a journeyman for life.

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by SeanDubbs on Mar 27, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions

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I'm not sure at this point how you can see him ever being a Van Poppel. He screams never was. I would love to see him teamed back up with the new Lurch, but I'm just not sure if Wade ever gets to AAA let alone MLB.

by Sandy Kazmir on Mar 27, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions

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Besides casually viewing his stats, I know next to nothing about Medlock. Is he any good?

by gerzowitz on Mar 27, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions

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A final reminder for the organization on what happens when you go cheap in the draft.

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by UCFKnights on Mar 27, 2008 8:40 AM EDT reply actions

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by Kevin Gengler on Mar 27, 2008 10:14 AM EDT reply actions

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yeah, he hasn't been a good starter for 2 straight years now, i guess is it about time for this move. hope he converts well, and moves up quickly.

by davidsmarch on Mar 27, 2008 10:39 AM EDT reply actions

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what took them so long to move him to the pen? he could become a really good reliever and possibly a closer down the road and i think that he makes the majors as a reliever in the next 2 years with a really good and young bullpen with niemann,morlan,McGee,sonny,salas(if he solves his visa issues by them lol), and maybe chris mason! Man that bullpen would be lights out!

by RayOfHope on Mar 27, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions

RayOfBoundlessOptimism

Where you been, haven't heard man, missed your 'run on like Piazza catching' sentences.

Man, you are the most relentlessly optimistic fellow I've ever crossed paths with, hence the name play. Every possible prospect will be a spectacular success as soon as possible - even the older ones who can't seem to find their way out of the D.R. What, Talbot won't be there for lights out long relief? Or will E-Jax handle that job.

Hey, dude, you're a fan, and fans have every right to Hope for the best. I'm just pulling your extraordinarily Hopeful leg. Looking forward to your wins projection if we all offer one at some point. I assume you'd bet the Vegas over. If you're old enough to gamble. If not, I know an honest bookie.

by nyyfaninlaaland on Mar 28, 2008 3:04 AM EDT up reply actions

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