NEEDS IN VANCOUVER!

Every team in SJW have needs, but none more important than the Vancouver VooDoo. It appears that the VooDoo's main need right now.. is at closer. Here's what they've tried earlier...

FUNAKI: 6 SAVES, 6.00 ERA

PETERS: 12 SAVES, 3.00 ERA

Normally a closer-by-committee isn't a bad idea, as long as you have the right pitchers to do it. At first glance, Carmine Peters would be an ideal closer. His weak rating against righties prevents him from being a dominant closer. A good setup guy, but not the type of shutdown closer every team craves. The same goes for Dicky Funaki. He's converted 6 out of 7 save opportunities this season, but a 6.00 ERA leaves a lot to be desired.

MONTANEZ: NOT HAPPY WITH LR ROLE

There is word around the Vancouver camp that Benito Montanez is not too thrilled with his demotion to Long Relief. In 8 starts this season, he's posted a 0-5 record with an ERA well over 5.00. Vancouver management has stated in the past that they will not put up with malcontents on the roster, and will trade them at any cost. They are hoping to pick up a power bat in return for Montanez, especially at the 1B position.


If anybody is interested in making a deal with Vancouver for any of the above mentioned position, send jstnklly a TC.