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Tomko Not Close To Signing With Padres
The San Diego Union-Tribune's Tom Krasovic reported today that Padres GM Kevin Towers expects to sign Brett Tomko for a relief role. Tomko was quoted as saying "Of course, we're interested."
To clear things up, ESPN's Amy Nelson spoke to Tomko today. He's not close to signing with the Padres. In an ideal world he'd get a multiyear deal and a chance to start. The Padres offered one year and a bullpen job. Said Tomko: "It's not like I'm looking to be the highest-paid 4-12 pitcher ever. But I don't feel like I'm desperate. I'm willing to wait for a couple of other guys to sign." Nelson adds that more than six teams have inquired on Tomko, including the Nationals, Rockies, Astros, and Marlins. He's an intriguing bargain buy.
But this begs the question: who was the highest paid 4-12 pitcher ever? Tomko made $4.1MM this year, $5.1MM if you count his buyout. Since 1901, 27 pitchers have gone 4-12. Since 1990, only Tomko, Mark Gubicza, and Darryl Kile have done it. Gubicza earned $1.6MM in '96, while Kile earned $1.272MM in '95. So Tomko technically already is the highest paid 4-12 pitcher ever.
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Who's excited for the Winter Meetings? I know I am. :)
Either way the Angels will win, whether they get Cabrera or not. Cabrera or Kendrick, either one will give alot of production.
Posted by: spencer_hong | December 02, 2007 at 11:52 PM
True winter meetings start tomorrow and my team (Padres) will be busy
And with Tomko, i'll be far from angry if he leaves. I'd much rather be hitting against him than biting my nails while he tries to hold leads.
Posted by: Green Grove | December 02, 2007 at 11:55 PM
The Nationals have so many of these mid/long guys and they are all terrible (think Simontacchi)...I hope they dont make this move
Posted by: TheHebrewNational | December 03, 2007 at 12:08 AM
insert Brett Tomko joke here
Posted by: J.L. | December 03, 2007 at 12:14 AM
yea seriously. he cant locate his heat. he is a bad version of brad lidge. if that is even possible...
Posted by: UCSDPadsFan | December 03, 2007 at 01:08 AM
*inserting joke* Brett Tomko is good for one thing, and that's batting practice.
Posted by: Chillin | December 03, 2007 at 01:19 AM