In a not-too-surprinsing move today, the Phoenix Gila Monsters traded
hitting prospect Angel Kaat and pitching prospect Amaury Telemaco to
the Laurel Lynx for starting pitcher Steve Avery.
Kaat, who was aquired from the Montreal Royals for the 29th pick in
the free agent draft, is one of the top CF prospects in the game, and
Telemaco, who was selected with the 36th free agent pick, is a solid
pitching prospect. "We're looking to contend in about 2 years, and
Angel ay or may not be ready by then. Steve Avery is already ready,
and will be even better in 2 years. Plus, we believe that Ryan George
is our centerfielder of the future, and we want Angel to be somewhere
where he can develop his full potential. We wish him and Amaury the
best of luck in Laurel."
Avery will probably settle into the Monster's lineup as a 4th starter
while he adjusts to the move to Phoenix. After he settles in, Avery
may be moved to the 3rd starter role, with Pedro Astacio reverting to
the 4th starter role. Park, the so-called 'F' pitcher, will be moved
to the fifth starter role. Park is out to show this season that 'F'
stands for flamethrower, and has already started that with a brilliant
outing against the arch-rival Washington Sea Dogs. Park completes an
excellent rotation for the Gila Monsters of:
Shane Reynolds (Last year's Cy Young winner)
Wilson Alvarez
Pedro Astacio
Steve Avery
Chan Ho Park
