I've always admired Miguel Batista. He's one of the most interesting dudes ever to play for the Diamondbacks. You may remember him from the 2001 World Series where he pitched 8 glorious, nerve-wracking, shutout innings in Game 4 only to have his masterpiece shattered by the first of B.K. Kim's infamous Yankee Stadium meltdowns. Batista is a novelist, musician, and humanitarian; he's quiet and literate unlike many of his baseball brethren. Batista writes Spanish-language mysteries, plays many instruments including some wild Andean woodwinds, and while in AZ he spent his personal time and money bringing baseball to remote Indian Reservations.
Anyway, the Blue Jays have made MB their closer. You know that I want another primary closer. So, I just waived Dustin Hermanson and picked up MB. It's hunch. I am not afraid to play them, especially when I've seen the player play. The key is how long to do you hang if everything goes South.
Welcome to the D-Hacks, Miguel. Now get out there and get somebody out.
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