Today, the focus was on pitching and young outfielders.
Bud Black
Clearly, Scott Alexander, who was signed yesterday by the Colorado Rockies was a primary topic of conversation in Bud Black’s meeting with the press. (Mac Wilcox explains here why this was a good move.)
As manager Bud Black told media this morning, Alexander is “the veteran left-handed pitcher that can be an integral part of our bullpen.”
He praised Alexander’s performance last year in Oakland.
“Big sinker, gets a lot of ground balls,” Black said. “He’s been tough on left-handed hitters.