Fisher was listed as the starter at a defensive end at the start of the exhibition season,but was beaten out by Darryl Tapp.
Fisher played very little in the win over Tampa,but I still did not see this one coming.
Despite the drop off in sacks in his 1st two seasons in Seattle,I still think Fisher is a productive player,but it could come down to cost and saving money on next years cap.
If Tapp is similar to Fisher in production at a cheaper cost and therefore allows the Seahawks to add a needed piece in free agency in 2008,then I can see the move.
For now,I give the grade as an incomplete depending on the performance of Tapp and that I do not know what draft pick that the Titans are sending is as of now.
Meanwhile,my two teams worked a trade as the Seahawks then traded an 2008 6th round draft pick to the Browns for Charlie Frye.
This is a deal that works for both teams.
The Seahawks have long wanted to give versatile backup quarterback Seneca Wallace an increased role in the offense,but could not do so with the fear of injury.
The acquisition of Frye will allow the Seahawks to do that.
From the Cleveland end of the deal,it has become apparent that Romeo Crennel had decided after a quarter and a half that Frye was finished as a Brown and to get anything in return for a player that was on the outs is a good move for Cleveland.
A sixth round selection does not sound like much,but when you do not have a 1st rounder,one must try to accumulate as many picks as you can.
The Browns then signed Ken Dorsey to return as the 3rd string passer,which is the role that Dorsey held last season.
The Browns have yet to announce the starting QB for this weeks game vs the visiting Bengals.
The Pirates attempt to continue to be equal opportunity dreambusters,as they shutout the Brewers 9-0 in a game that was most remembered for Nate McLouth's one hop homer into the Allegany River.
McLouth's two run shot(12) in the 5th inning ended a scoreless tie and left the ballpark over the right field wall,hitting the pavement and bouncing into the river.
Only one ball has been hit directly into the water at PNC Park,that was by Houston's Darryl Ward.
The Pirates broke the game open with 4 runs in the seventh inning as Adam LaRoche,Steven Pearce,Ronny Paulino and Jack Wilson all plated a run.
The remaining RBI went to LaRoche and pinch hitter Josh Phelps.
Tony Armas (Gasp) fired 6 scoreless innings to get the victory and improve his record to 4-5 on the year.
The series continues tonight at 7:05
Pitching Matchup
Milwaukee: Yovani Gallardo (7-4) at Pittsburgh: Bryan Bullington (0-1) 7:05
Bullpen Notes
Here is hoping Bryan Bullington can improve on his last start and give some hope to Pirates fans that want to at least see something of value for his 1st round draft pick status.
Word in the Post-Gazette is the leading candidates for CEO is MLB's Frank Coonelly and for GM the Phillies asst.GM Ruben Amaro Jr.
If this is the case- color me unimpressed.
Coonelly's job in the front office of baseball was to determine the recommended money slotting for draft picks.
Sorry,if this makes me a skeptic,but I do not see someone that set those guidelines exceeding them to sign talent.
Lets hope that I am wrong.
As far as Amaro goes,besides the fact that he is a Phillie guy,anyone have any idea why he is a good candidate?
Besides the fact that he is a Latino candidate?
Are the Phillies a powerhouse?are they filled with prospects? have they even made the playoffs?
The answer to all of these questions are no.
Why not Logan White,who has drafted the Dodgers into a coming powerhouse?
Or Paul DePodesta,who would be a perfect fit for a small market team (and would fire Jim Tracy ASAP)?
Or Chris Antonetti,the Indians asst GM,is a little more of a stat guy than I prefer,but has been a major cog in rebuilding the Tribe.
Or one of two guys that have rebuilt the Angels,Asst GM Ken Forsch or scouting director Eddie Bane?
I was really impressed with Bane from a Baseball America round table a while back.
I will be open minded with both Coonelly and the new GM,but lets think outside the box and pick someone that was involved with building a winner and has some talent experience,not settle for a Phillie that has really done nothing special.
Maybe back later with an Ode to the Captain.
Photo Credits
Fisher-Rod Mar-Seattle Times
Frye-CP Photo
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