CBS writer Danny Knobler is reporting that a scout told him that Scott Kazmir is “Terrible. No velocity. No command. No nothing.” Angels fans are rioting in the streets and burning Disneyland down. Okay – Not really, but there are plenty who are through with Scott Kazmir and want him to be released.
Our Instinct: I think this may be premature. Am I the only one who thinks he looks like hes going through a dead arm stretch that many went through a few weeks ago? That being said, if theres a next start for Kazmir, it will need to be a very impressive outing or he could be looking at a trip to the bullpen in favor of Hisanori Takahashi. The Angels may opt to simply eat his $12mm+ salary for the season and release him. What a shame for a once talented lefty who just turned 27 years old. He shouldn’t be anywhere near your starting rotation and unless you are in a deep league, there really isn’t much reason to stash him on your bench right now.
