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Hey Nineteen: Luis Avilán

Edgy MD Feb 11 2019 11:26 AM

Do you know me? I'm a grumpy faced Venezuelan Ricky Schroeder of a southpaw signed this offseason to a minor league contract with an invite to camp. I debuted against the Mets back in 2012, coming on in a spot and whiffing Ike Davis. Since then, I've bounced from the Braves to the Dodgers to the White Sox to the Phillies at the end of last season. Mine may be a minor league deal, but I come with a C.V., baby, and if you don't think I can be your Dennis Cook, I don't know what the hell you're looking at. I mean, come on. Lefty batters have a .213 batting average against me. Up yours. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/fsDK2VL0Pb3a_74unBxYDwI5G2o=/0x0:3186x2220/1200x800/filters:focal(1364x221:1872x729)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/52548891/607007534.0.jpeg> Even after all that success, I'm still expected to make the team before I get to show you what I can do. So tell me, what do you think I'm going to do?

seawolf17 Feb 11 2019 01:00 PM Re: Hey Nineteen: Luis Avilán

I'm pretty sure he'll break camp as the second lefty in the pen.

Johnny Lunchbucket Feb 11 2019 01:16 PM Re: Hey Nineteen: Luis Avilán

Yeah I read something to that effect [CROSSOUT]in the papers[/CROSSOUT] on Twitter. Brodie Van Bullpenwagon has a thing for him. 2-2, 3.44, Lefties hit .210 off him, righties .310 Will strike out Charlie Blackmon in a key spot and the Daily News headline is AVILANCH! Nobody will vote for it.

smg58 Feb 11 2019 06:23 PM Re: Hey Nineteen: Luis Avilán

Not sure if he's a lock to beat out Zamora, but I do think he's the favorite.

kcmets Feb 27 2019 09:20 AM Re: Hey Nineteen: Luis Avilán

I pretty go along with last three comments... twist my arm.

MFS62 Feb 27 2019 06:48 PM Re: Hey Nineteen: Luis Avilán

Those comments sound good to me. Pitching in spots to spots all year at the major league level. Later