I always felt secure when Soth put the ball in his hand, whether he ended up having a good night or not. I remember he saved a few messes from going way south that Weaver and Garland started.

softens the blow of frankie leaving

oliver to shields to arredondo(or vice versa) is still a strong back end

… this is just fine, too.

Would’ve been an easy couple of draft picks, but I think the FO sent a clear message that they wanted him back when they offered arbitration—many clubs were probably going to be reluctant to take Oliver on if it meant giving up draft picks.

Hooray for Cousin Oliver!

You can’t underestimate the value of having a strong bullpen. D Oliver is a solid guy who can do a lot of things for you.

After a horrendous April in 2007, he’s been a rock in the ‘pen. He’s actually more effective against righties, but this is one of the reasons that he can pitch effectively for more than one inning at a time.

Now to see if there will be any other substantive signings around the corner.

I’m curious what kind of market will develop for this power right-hander. I suspect he’ll sign with somebody this week.

ollie has been absolutely solid for us

With K-Rod gone, our bullpen really needed Oliver to return. And I really like the Juan Cruz idea. Good call ’81.

Im looking forward to you doing your thang again in 09

good to have him back. Probably more reliable since May ’07 than anyone else in the bullpen.

A Lefty who you can trust with the ball in his hand,
is better than two prospects (imo).

I think that will be the name of my next band.