When I heard that KC had signed Tomko my first thought was of this classic SNL skit. I don't understand this move but then when I read this little paragraph form KC's home page it all made sense: "But the Royals prevailed, primarily due to a barrage of phone calls from general manager Dayton Moore, pitching coach Bob McClure and Hillman." They have all lost their freaking minds.
Maybe it was the 5.55 era or the 1.50 whip or that stellar era+ of 80 or just maybe they thought it was still 1997. Well whatever the reason the signing has an Elarton feel to it. I know teams like to have a veteran presence but this move is just absurd. Odalis Perez had an era+ of 84 last season and we all remember how bad he was.
~One of Tomko's comps at age 34 is Jamie Moyer, I can't believe Moyer has won 230 games. At age 33 he really figured things out. From ages 23-32 he won in double figures only twice, had an era under 4.00 twice , and had only one season with era+ over 120. From ages 33-44 he won in double figures eleven times (in twelve seasons and won 20 twice), had an era under 4.00 seven times , and had an era+ over 120 six times. ~
Maybe Tomko will prove me wrong and have a good year but I really doubt it.
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