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Tomko Designated
The Royals' Brett Tomko experiment has ended after 60.6 lousy innings. He was designated for assignment to make room for Carlos Rosa.
The Royals spent $3MM on Tomko, and he posted a 6.97 ERA in ten starts and six relief appearances. It was worth a shot.
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Maybe he'll end up back at San Diego or Seattle.
Posted by: Royboy | June 12, 2008 at 01:28 PM
THANK YOU GOD!!!!
Posted by: Koby | June 12, 2008 at 01:29 PM
Good riddance! This is great news, although I will miss calling him a bum during games. Never liked this signing, or Tomko in general.
Posted by: PJH | June 12, 2008 at 01:34 PM
$3M on Tomko was not "worth a shot" it was "wasted money."
Anyone seen that guy pitch the last 5 years? I had hope for him in LA, but he was horrible.
There must be 50 guys in the minors who could pitch 5.00 type ERAs in the big leagues. Why pay Brett Tomko $3M to do it?
Posted by: lurkingdodger | June 12, 2008 at 01:38 PM
Because he's a Proven Major Leaguer.
More importantly, it prevents you from signing Barry Zito.
Posted by: wcw | June 12, 2008 at 01:40 PM
…I actually think Cleveland might be one of the teams who attempts to sign him. He does have upside (doesn’t generally meet it, but it is there), and he wont cost anything at this point ~ they have done so previously with other pitchers and they could have a need if Carmona doesn’t come back soon or if they do end up trading CC. Much like they have Elarton on standby, Tomko is probably next…
Posted by: darkstar1661 | June 12, 2008 at 01:44 PM
The royals gave it a good try. I think tomko would end up in Seattle. They have nothing really to lose.
Posted by: mntwinsfan | June 12, 2008 at 02:18 PM
"Because he's a Proven Major Leaguer."
There is nothing "proven" at this point about Bombko, other than his propensity for walks and home runs.
Posted by: AA | June 12, 2008 at 02:31 PM
I haven't been this happy since Brezhnev died.
We'll see how Rosa does...but there's not a ton of depth in the minors yet...so I hope he does well.
Posted by: Otis26 | June 12, 2008 at 02:38 PM
Clearly, he'll be missed.
Posted by: MikeMeyer | June 12, 2008 at 04:41 PM
I hope the Pads pick him up.
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/fantasy/article/luck-leaders-week-10/
Posted by: GiggityGiggityGoo | June 12, 2008 at 05:02 PM