April 29, 2009

Well, I Feel Much Better Now

Nationals trade minor league reliever Kyle Gunderson for Marlins reliever Logan Kensing.

Kensing's career major league profile:

  • 9.1 hits/9 innings
  • 5.1 BB/9
  • 8.9 K/9
  • 82 ERA+
Translation: gives up more than a hit an inning, walks way too many, has good strikeout numbers, but is a thoroughly mediocre 26 year-old RHRP.

I assume Logan's pre-trade physical included a check for the flashing light in his palm. Kensing will replace Jason "Harvey" Bergmann in the bullpen.

Bergy's career major league profile:
  • 9.1 hits/9 innings
  • 3.4 BB/9
  • 6.8 K/9
  • 85 ERA +
Translation: gives up more than a hit an inning, doesn't walk too many, average strikeout numbers, a mediocre 27 year-old RHRP.

Yes, this should be just what's needed to revamp the Nats bullpen. On the other hand, maybe this will do the trick.

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