Note to Self: RESIST THE BEDARD!!

[deansdaddy]

Well Erik Bedard pitched today and tossed a 9 pitch (8 strikes) 1-2-3 first inning.

Reportedly his curveball was nasty. Bedard himself was quoted as saying "This is probably the best inning I've ever had in Spring Training history"

All we can do is watch now, but anyone who took a chance on him can enjoy the first step of the Spring for their late round gamble.

[Trav The Ump]

Or if you were in some crazy "sping training league" ride the wave to the title! *Or he'll get hurt and cost you all spring training!

[SteveB]

LOL I am still in the euphoria of last season. I read that as RESIST THE BEARD and I was thinking "silly Ryan that is not how it goes"

[deansdaddy]

Bedard continue to impress this spring as he held the Angels to one run on three hits and a walk over 2 2/3 innings Thursday.
The southpaw struck out a pair. Bedard has now allowed just the one run over 5 2/3 innings this spring while striking out eight.

[bahamamike]

i will say this...its spring training, don't overreact

[deansdaddy]

Note the title of the thread Mike - this is more tounge in cheek than serious.

But with every positive outing, there will be more people who will be willing to give him a shot again this year

[bahamamike]

Giving you a hard time. But with Bedard, we know he has the skills, just can he stay healthy. So this is actually encouraging news.

[deansdaddy]

Yep - he's in that group of lottery tickets with Webb, Peavy, Johann, Duchsherer etc.

He's killed me before so I know going in I am going to have to resist the urge to draft him again. If he keeps this up, it is likely I'll take a shot late somewhere.

[Bodhizefa]

I'd put the over/under on innings at 80 at this point. And I'd take the over, but not by much.

I love him as a pseudo MR (meaning I'd look to him for MR-type innings -- 80-100) with a better chance at Wins than Saves (unlike most MR's). If you are in daily leagues and can DL him and replace him with an MR when he's not healthy, I think he's a very worthwhile investment.