Some notable non roster ST invitees around the league nonCub

[Little Slide Rooter]

I dont know about everyone else, but Im always intrigued to see some of these names, be it our old prospects, or one time relevant major leaguers. Obviously, there will be more interesting names to come out once players start realizing that they wont be getting a major league deal, but heres what we have for now

 

Astros

Russ Ortiz

Danny Graves

Toby Hall

 

A's

Jerome Williams

 

Blue Jays

Matt Clement

Michael Barrett

Brian Dopirak

Jason Lane

 

Brewers

Trot Nixon

 

Dodgers

Shawn Ester

 

Giants

Francis Beltran

 

Indians

Tomo Ohka

 

Marlins

Jose Ceda

John Koronka

Jay Gibbons

 

Natspos

Bobbie Brownlie

Jorge Sosa

Josh Towers

Freddi Bynum

C Patt

 

Padres

Mark Prior

 

Phillies

Marcus Giles

Pablo Ozuna

Terry Tiffee

 

Pirates

Juan Mateo

Craig Monroe

 

Rangers

Derrick Turnbow

 

Reds

Jonny Gomes

 

Rockies

Glendon Rusch

 

White Sox

Josh Kroeger

[Outshined_One]

I've always wondered what caused Jerome Williams to fall off a cliff after 2005. In the last month of 2005, he was pitching pretty well and seemed like he could have been a fixture in the Cubs' rotation in 2006. Then...nothing.

 

I'm wishing him the best and hope he can salvage his career.

[BigbadB]

Didn't Jerome have to deal with the loss of both of his parents at the same time in some horrific manner?

[Southpaw191679666239]

His mother died of breast cancer in 2001, but I don't know about his father.

[Brian]

Donnie Veal lost both parents rather recently, both I believe under tragic circumstances.

[Roast]

Danny Graves? I didn't know he was still around baseball.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Danny Graves? I didn't know he was still around baseball.

 

He wasnt.

[ConstableRabbit]

Danny Graves? I didn't know he was still around baseball.

He's still only 15.

[The Other 15]

Jerome Williams was the pitching equivilent of Matt Murton for message board experts. Everyone was so convinced that their partial seasons meant translation to season long production. Sadly, baseball got in the way of those predictions.

[jersey cubs fan]

Jerome Williams was the pitching equivilent of Matt Murton for message board experts. Everyone was so convinced that their partial seasons meant translation to season long production. Sadly, baseball got in the way of those predictions.

 

I don't think that's accurate.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Jerome Williams had about 375 IP of ~110 ERA+ pitching before the age of 24. It'd be one thing if he wore out at 150 IP and got hurt or started sucking, but he fell off the face of the earth(< 45 IP after age 24).

[jersey cubs fan]

Jerome Williams had about 375 IP of ~110 ERA+ pitching before the age of 24. It'd be one thing if he wore out at 150 IP and got hurt or started sucking, but he fell off the face of the earth(< 45 IP after age 24).

 

Weren't there some strange quotes about him wanting to leave the game or something and having his brother and/or dad talk him into staying? And wasn't there also a weight/health question about him? Or am I making this all up? He's the Hawaiian with the necklace right?

[fromthestretch]

Jerome Williams had about 375 IP of ~110 ERA+ pitching before the age of 24. It'd be one thing if he wore out at 150 IP and got hurt or started sucking, but he fell off the face of the earth(< 45 IP after age 24).

 

Weren't there some strange quotes about him wanting to leave the game or something and having his brother and/or dad talk him into staying? And wasn't there also a weight/health question about him? Or am I making this all up? He's the Hawaiian with the necklace right?

 

There were issues surrounding his weight/conditioning.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Jerome Williams had about 375 IP of ~110 ERA+ pitching before the age of 24. It'd be one thing if he wore out at 150 IP and got hurt or started sucking, but he fell off the face of the earth(< 45 IP after age 24).

 

Weren't there some strange quotes about him wanting to leave the game or something and having his brother and/or dad talk him into staying? And wasn't there also a weight/health question about him? Or am I making this all up? He's the Hawaiian with the necklace right?

 

The leaving the game part seems familiar, but I'm not sure. As for the other two questions:

 

http://fireloupiniella.files.wordpress.com/2007/01/jerome-williams.jpg

[CubinNY]

Jerome Williams had about 375 IP of ~110 ERA+ pitching before the age of 24. It'd be one thing if he wore out at 150 IP and got hurt or started sucking, but he fell off the face of the earth(< 45 IP after age 24).

 

Weren't there some strange quotes about him wanting to leave the game or something and having his brother and/or dad talk him into staying? And wasn't there also a weight/health question about him? Or am I making this all up? He's the Hawaiian with the necklace right?

No you are correct. He seems to have some mental issues.

[inari]

I honestly thought getting Jerome Williams was one of the best trades Hendry had made at the time. He seemed like someone who could be a solid starter for years. Not so much, I guess.

[SouthSideRyan]

I honestly thought getting Jerome Williams was one of the best trades Hendry had made at the time. He seemed like someone who could be a solid starter for years. Not so much, I guess.

 

Aardsma too. Neither turned into much,(Though Aardsma turning into a functional Neal Cotts is worth more than Hawkins was) but that was a great trade by Hendry.

[B]

Williams was pitching for the Shreveport Independent League team a few years ago.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Add Omar Vizquel to the Rangers. Considering hes argueably the best defensive short stop since Ozzie Smith, youd think someone would have given him a major league deal as a back up. In all seriousness, if Ronny were traded in a Peavy deal, Id take him as a back up. His offensive production couldnt be much worse.

[Keener98]

Add Omar Vizquel to the Rangers. Considering hes argueably the best defensive short stop since Ozzie Smith, youd think someone would have given him a major league deal as a back up. In all seriousness, if Ronny were traded in a Peavy deal, Id take him as a back up. His offensive production couldnt be much worse.

 

 

Umm you need to check Vizquels stats for last year, and rethink your statement about offensive production. Vizquel sucks offensively

[badnews]

I remember when Jonny Gomes was a fairly flashy name, i.e. one of those 4th outfielders everyone's always gunning for.