Percival off the market
The Indians' search for a reliever got a little tougher today. Troy Percival signed with the Tigers for two years and 12 mil. While I'm sorry to see him not go to the Indians, I believe they made the right decision when it comes to Troy. He's getting old now, and he only had one K per save, not IP last year (52 games, 33 saves, 33 Ks).
This also sets the bar for relievers. The Tribe will make a STRONG push after Armando Benitez now. Should they give him 3 years? It might be worth it to get him...
Benitez would really stabilize the bullpen for next year. If he had been with them this year, they very well might have won the division.
If they get Benitez, it will also allow Bob Howry, Rafael Betancourt, David Riske, Matt Miller, Jeremy Guthrie, Fernando Cabrera to fall back into roles they're more comfortable with. Add a reliable lefty and you have yourself a decent bullpen.
posted by Peter @ 3:43 PM
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