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Cafardo's Latest: Crosby, Oil Can Boyd?
A few highlights from Nick Cafardo's latest article in the Boston Globe...
- Despite the assumption that Miguel Tejada won't face prison time, the Astros are keeping an open mind in terms of possible replacements for Tejada. Cafardo mentions Bobby Crosby as an option. Crosby, the 2004 AL Rookie of the Year, is likely to find himself out of a starting job if the A's pull the trigger and sign Orlando Cabrera.
- Here's something I can't believe I'm typing... can Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd make a Major League comeback at age 49? Oil Can hasn't pitched since 1991, but claims his velocity is back up in the low 90s, and his curveball is back to form. He's always dreamt of carrying on Satchel Paige's legend and pitching into his 60s. Boyd's quote:
""I have nothing to lose, and all a major league team has to lose is 15 minutes," said Boyd. "Give me 15 minutes and I'll show I can still pitch. That's all I want."
Boyd threw at the Red Sox fantasy camp, and former catcher Mike Stanley said that Oil Can's stuff is the same as it was 18 years ago, and his passion hasn't died down one bit.
Certainly an interesting story, but can he live up to his word?
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Regarding Oil Can, I hate to be so cynical, but he hasn't been subject to PED testing for the last 15 years (or ever), right?
Anyway, assuming that's not his Fountain of Youth, good luck to him.
Posted by: AtlantaMike | February 15, 2009 at 02:08 PM
"Oil Can" Boyd's stuff might be the same, but how will his endurance be throughout a full season?
Posted by: Colton | February 15, 2009 at 02:08 PM
He actually pitched in 2005 with the Broxton Rox of the CanAm League. 110 IP, 13 BB, 69 K, 3.83 ERA. Interesting story although the competition is obviously night and day.
Posted by: CubbyFan23 | February 15, 2009 at 02:09 PM
I would love to see Oil Can pull it off. There's not much else going on early in Spring Training that can't be put off for 15 minutes.
Posted by: Positively Half St. | February 15, 2009 at 02:12 PM
Make him a reliever and he can sidestep the endurance issue. Some team should sign Oil Can and henderson and see what they can do.
Posted by: celtics464 | February 15, 2009 at 02:13 PM
The A's shouldn't eat salary to move Crosby unless they're getting prospects in return, ala Mark Kotsay.
They are much better off keeping Crosby as utility for when someone in that infield gets hurt. It's bound to happen, as we all know.
Posted by: melonis rex | February 15, 2009 at 02:14 PM
But if someone will take him as a straight salary dump, go right ahead.
And Oil Can coming back would be interesting.
Posted by: melonis rex | February 15, 2009 at 02:16 PM
Oil Can could be a serviceable bullpen guy. Why not see what he can do?
Posted by: nostocksjustbonds | February 15, 2009 at 02:16 PM
Anyone trying to carry on Satchel Paige's legacy is ok in my book. I hope he gets a legitimate shot.
...and it's a little premature to be worrying about his "endurance."
Posted by: Jason F | February 15, 2009 at 02:19 PM
If Garth Brooks can get some ST innings, why not? San Diego, here's the guy that's going to put some fans in Petco this year.
Seriously, no chance of this guy pitching this year, but why not let him get some innings?
Posted by: Grizzlyfox | February 15, 2009 at 02:21 PM
I hope he does it.
Posted by: AtlantaBred | February 15, 2009 at 02:21 PM
A team going nowhere this season like Washington, Seattle, or Baltimore ought to bring him and see what he has along with Ricky Henderson. What do they have to lose?
Posted by: bravoboy10 | February 15, 2009 at 02:22 PM
"That's what happens when you build a stadium by the ocean." Oil Can Boyd, on the fog at Cleveland Municipal Stadium.
Posted by: Scott Candage | February 15, 2009 at 02:26 PM
Oil Can return? Look out the Yankees will probably sign him. He's right in their wheelhouse...Old and a former RED SOX.
Posted by: Eric Bousquet | February 15, 2009 at 02:27 PM
...and it's a little premature to be worrying about his "endurance."
I can see it now.... Oil Can Boyd as a spokesman for Cialis.
Posted by: 1quik6 | February 15, 2009 at 02:29 PM
why don't you buy some ad space, join?
Posted by: AtlantaMike | February 15, 2009 at 02:33 PM
"Oil Can return? Look out the Yankees will probably sign him. He's right in their wheelhouse...Old and a former RED SOX."
4 years / $60M
Posted by: Little Bear | February 15, 2009 at 03:07 PM
The Dodgers have signed every other available veteran pitcher... why not Oil Can?
Posted by: DodgersBruin | February 15, 2009 at 03:10 PM
i actually saw oil can when he pitched for the rox, he was still pitching pretty well, i can honestly see him coming back and pitching well. better than glavine did last year at least. get on that, braves!
Posted by: fgsfsfbbbrd | February 15, 2009 at 03:14 PM
Boyd was certainly a unique character for Boston and at least is probably got his name in the MLB record books for 1:
He lost both games of a Dbl header in '84 think it was on last day of the season, or really close to it. Started one game and relieved the other.
Posted by: johns | February 15, 2009 at 03:19 PM
I think the Red Sox would have won game 7 in 1986 had they started Boyd (on schedule) and brought Hurst in once he got into trouble.
Posted by: Svengoolie | February 15, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Don't look at the Rangers. They already had Boyd and he was a disaster in 91. Maybe the Nationals or Mariners want him.
Posted by: MadmanTX | February 15, 2009 at 04:21 PM
So, major league baseball teams should "get on it" and let every washed up ball player have another crack at it at age 49?
C'mon, this is foolish. Dennis Boyd had a nice little career as a big league pitcher and it's over. It was over 17 years ago.
The notion that he "could be a serviceable bullpen guy" is laughable! Why would any major league team use a valuable roster spot for a 49 year old ex-ballplayer whose been away from the game for 17 seasons - just so he can indulge his fantasy camp whims.
Please, just say no to this nonsense! If Dennis Boyd wants to keep pitching, go play independent league ball and have a good time doing it.
Posted by: bernie | February 15, 2009 at 05:48 PM
"The notion that he "could be a serviceable bullpen guy" is laughable! Why would any major league team use a valuable roster spot for a 49 year old ex-ballplayer whose been away from the game for 17 seasons - just so he can indulge his fantasy camp whims."
You seemed to miss the point when an ostensbily outside source said The Can still has major league stuff.
Posted by: AA | February 15, 2009 at 06:05 PM
Oil Can Boyd will be the Mets closer by June when K Rod slips on a banana peel and breaks his arm and JJ Putz gets traded because he plays music too loud in the clubhouse. Minaya will sign him to a 6 year 100 million dollar contract to close.
By the way, on a serious note, I saw Oil Can pitch 3 years ago for the Brockton Rox, he definitely was not throwing in the low 90's. I think I saw him top out at 83. I don't think he'll be on a major league roster anytime soon.
Posted by: JoseJoseJoseeee | February 15, 2009 at 06:14 PM
Boyd might have felt like he was throwing the ball 90MPH plus from drinking to much "oil" prior to pitching in the particular game inwhich he was referring to, otherwise, have a very strong feeling that the odds of a 49 year old guy that barely cracked 90mph in his mid 20's still throwing 90mph at the age of 49 is a pipe dream, or that person is using some kind of mind altering substance.
Posted by: johns | February 15, 2009 at 06:33 PM
This has Yankees writen all over it lol Naw for real it would be cool to see him start a game or pitch in relief for that matter I say the Marlins give he and Rickey Henderson a tryout let them face each other and who ever wins the battle the most out of 10 times gets the deal
Posted by: Justin | February 15, 2009 at 06:45 PM
I'm starting to dislike Ed Wade a little.
Posted by: RoyOswaltSteroidFree | February 15, 2009 at 07:47 PM
"I think I saw him top out at 83. I don't think he'll be on a major league roster anytime soon."
That hasn't stopped Jamie Moyer...
Posted by: kevinb | February 15, 2009 at 10:21 PM