The Angels, Mets, Orioles, Rangers and Rockies were among the eight teams that sent scouts to Doug Davis' throwing sessions in Tempe today, reports MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez (Twitter link). Davis threw a 45-pitch bullpen session and said his arm "felt great" afterwards, according to Sanchez. As per recent reports, the three unnamed teams don't include the Astros or Davis' most recent team, the Brewers.
It isn't clear whether Davis expects a Major League or minor league contract, though given his injury history, the latter is much more reasonable. Of the named teams, Texas is the club with most sudden need for starting pitching, given that Tommy Hunter suffered a groin injury this afternoon and Neftali Feliz has been slotted back into the closer's job. The Rangers could sign Davis to a minor league deal to see how he performs in regular work, while putting Dave Bush into their rotation as Hunter's temporary replacement.
Well obviously he can throw, but can he pitch?
-Cashman
Insert every comment made for the Prior, Colon and Garcia signings.
Jon Daniels should sign Doug Davis and immediately put him in the rotation. By mid April, Ron Washington will be begging to move Feliz into the rotation.
“Unless Kazmir stinks at starting.”
Tell ’em what he’s won, Jim!
Kazmir and Palmer stink. Only reason Bell doesnt stink is because he actually did decent last year and doesnt have a ton of experience and is still very young.
don’t be upset because the rangers lack of reliable pitching is surfacing