Just a quick thought on a recent deal the Grizzlies made. This past Saturday they sent pitchers Anthony Rebyanski and Cory Lapinski(LHP) to Windy City for RHP Toro Trevino and catcher Charlie Lisk. I can't really speak for Lapinski, I didn't know much about him, nor did I see him throw, but I heard he looked good. As for Rebyanski I was excited about him coming back to the Grizzlies. I liked the way he pitched and I think with the right coaching he had the chance to be very good. Evidently he had the right coaching because what I hear he was throwing very well this spring. All that being said. . .I like this trade.
Trevino was 7-3 last season with a 3.86 ERA. His strikeouts to walks were more than two to one. All that aside his motion is quite deceiving on the mound. If you remember him from last year, or if you're a season ticket holder got a chance to see him last night at the intrasquad here you'd know what I mean. He throws with about a three-quarters arm angle most of the time. . .but can drop down completely side arm to really fool you! He looked good last night.
About Lisk, he was drafted in the 24th round in 2001 by the White Sox. He kicked around their system for a while. He began last season in the Marlins system, but failed to get a hit in just six at-bats. He was released and split the rest of the season between Edmonton in the Northern League and the ThunderBolts. For Windy City he played 26 games (98 ABs). He hit .316 with a homer and 18 RBIs. He is big, 6-4, 225. He is also versatile and saw some time at 3rd base for the 'Bolts. Between he and Arrowood I would say the catching position should be fine.
Overall I like the trade. I wish Anthony the best of luck with WC and just hope he doesn't stick it to us when we play them! He is a good pitcher and a good guy.
Only eight days now until the season starts for real! More to come. . .
