Yhency Brazoban

[Guest Edgy DC]

[*:3rv4b89e]Started his career as an outfielder in the Yankees system but when his bat petered out in the upper minors, they took a look at his arm and moved him to the bullpen.

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[*:3rv4b89e]Was a throw-in in the Jeff Weaver/Kevin Brown trade.

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[*:3rv4b89e]Was called up by the Dodgers with just 50 innings pitched as a pro.

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[*:3rv4b89e]Had a very good rookie season in 2004 but has floundered since being installed as the Dodger closer in 2005 after Eric Gagne went down.

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[*:3rv4b89e]Two arm injuries in recent years, including one that sent him out for the Tommy John surgery.

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[*:3rv4b89e]Is the only Yhency in Major League history.

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[*:3rv4b89e]Is the only Brazoban in Major League history.

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[*:3rv4b89e]Pitching this year for Diablos Rojos del Mexico of the Mexican League, he has put up a 1.25 ERA with two wins and two saves in 43.1 innings of work (30 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 17 BB, 46 K). He did not allow a run in any of his final nine outings, and gave up just one run in his last 18 appearances.

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[*:3rv4b89e]Has historically carried some extra weight and worn number 43.

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[*:3rv4b89e]Signed by the Mets on Sunday and activated as a Buffalo Bison last night. We may see him in September, but I don't think R.A. Dickey needs to worry about losing number 43.[/*:m:3rv4b89e][/list:o:3rv4b89e]

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

I like my starters lean, and my 'penners tubby.

Bring on the big cup of mop-up.

[MFS62]

I hope Yhency has a cannon, and not just a derringer.

That one was for the old time tv addicts among you.

Later