Jimmy Gobble (1 Viewer)

[Finless]

In 2008 Gobble pitched through severe back pain and ended up on the DL with a strained back. He also almost lost his toe to an infection from a cactus thorn. Well, HE'S BACK FOR 2009.

Did you know:

2007 - Gobble sported a 3.00 era and a 4-1 record through a staggering 74 relief appearances.

2006 - for every 3 batters "Gobs" walked, he fanned 8

Don't be surprised to see Gobble rebound well in 2009. If things fall into place you might find yourself with a nice late round saves vulture. Jimmy has the potential to take over a game in the late innings. Don't sleep on this southpaw.

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[Captain Hook]

sleeper? more like comatose

looking for a save from Gobble? hoping for an odd lefty situation because he is behind Soria, Juan Cruz, and Farnsworth and that is IF he makes the club

 

[eoMMan]

sleeper? more like comatoselooking for a save from Gobble? hoping for an odd lefty situation because he is behind Soria, Juan Cruz, and Farnsworth and that is IF he makes the club

Plus he plays for the Royals so that means he's good, for what, 0 wins.

 

[The Ghost of Common]

I agree...

...with finless. My insider with the Royals brass tells me J Gobbs put on 50 pounds of muscle and he is propelling himself up cheat sheets all over America. Adjust yours accordingly.

 

[Eephus]

He can steal 100 bases

 

[Finless]

:(

 

[awesomeness]

If middle relievers had any value in fantasy baseball, i might just put Gobble in the 5th tier now that i know Fin thinks he has what it takes.

 

[acefootball]

News: The Royals requested unconditional release waivers on LHP Jimmy Gobble and signed RHP Anthony Lerew to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training.

Analysis: Gobble is nothing more than organizational depth at this point in his career. Ignore him in all Fantasy leagues right now.

 

[Limp Ditka]

 

[MrPhoenix]

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[Finless]

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I've got a request in to have this moved to my blog.

 

[Eephus]

Royals insiders report Gobble demanded his release so he can pitch for Cuba in the WBC finals.

 

[MAC_32]

If middle relievers had any value in fantasy baseball, i might just put Gobble in the 5th tier now that i know Fin thinks he has what it takes.

Umm, they do. A lot, actually.

 

[kc_syndicate]

Royals released Gobble yesterday.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Royals released Gobble yesterday.

You're going to have to provide a link when your relaying that kind of information.

 

[Angus Lok]

Gobble Gobble

 

[Limp Ditka]

Rangers signed LHP Jimmy Gobble to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

Texas already has lefties C.J. Wilson and Eddie Guardado for the pen, so Gobble, who was cut by the Royals this week after posting an 8.81 ERA in 31 2/3 innings last season, will probably head to Triple-A for the start of the season.

 

[Finless]

Rangers signed LHP Jimmy Gobble to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.Texas already has lefties C.J. Wilson and Eddie Guardado for the pen, so Gobble, who was cut by the Royals this week after posting an 8.81 ERA in 31 2/3 innings last season, will probably head to Triple-A for the start of the season.

I have a feeling we haven't seen the last of Jimmy Gobble.

 

[MrPhoenix]

Rangers signed LHP Jimmy Gobble to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

Texas already has lefties C.J. Wilson and Eddie Guardado for the pen, so Gobble, who was cut by the Royals this week after posting an 8.81 ERA in 31 2/3 innings last season, will probably head to Triple-A for the start of the season.

I have a feeling we haven't seen the last of Jimmy Gobble.

Arlington is not a friendly park for hitters.Avoid at all costs.

 

[Eephus]

Rangers signed LHP Jimmy Gobble to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

Texas already has lefties C.J. Wilson and Eddie Guardado for the pen, so Gobble, who was cut by the Royals this week after posting an 8.81 ERA in 31 2/3 innings last season, will probably head to Triple-A for the start of the season.

I have a feeling we haven't seen the last of Jimmy Gobble.

Arlington is not a friendly park for hitters.Avoid at all costs.

Draftable in PCL leagues?

 

[MrPhoenix]

Rangers signed LHP Jimmy Gobble to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

Texas already has lefties C.J. Wilson and Eddie Guardado for the pen, so Gobble, who was cut by the Royals this week after posting an 8.81 ERA in 31 2/3 innings last season, will probably head to Triple-A for the start of the season.

I have a feeling we haven't seen the last of Jimmy Gobble.

Arlington is not a friendly park for hitters.Avoid at all costs.

Draftable in PCL leagues?

Worth a late round flyer.

 

[ShaqAttaq]

finless gave me nate mclouth last year, i'm just sayin'

 

[eoMMan]

 

[Limp Ditka]

White Sox signed LHP Jimmy Gobble to a minor league contract.Gobble gave up three runs and 10 hits in six innings for the Royals and Rangers this spring. He'll be part of Triple-A Charlotte's bullpen.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

White Sox signed LHP Jimmy Gobble to a minor league contract.Gobble gave up three runs and 10 hits in six innings for the Royals and Rangers this spring. He'll be part of Triple-A Charlotte's bullpen.

If the Rangers cut him, well....that's not good.

 

[MrPhoenix]

White Sox signed LHP Jimmy Gobble to a minor league contract.Gobble gave up three runs and 10 hits in six innings for the Royals and Rangers this spring. He'll be part of Triple-A Charlotte's bullpen.

If the Rangers cut him, well....that's not good.

Don't worry, he'll be up when Ozzie Guillen decides that he hates Mike MacDougal again.

 

[Eephus]

Gobble will have a hard time surpassing the record of Johnnie LeMaster. In 1985 Johnnie Disaster appeared for three teams (Giants, Pirates & Indians), each of whom ended up losing 100 games that season. LeMaster did his best to contribute with a .128/.180/.160 line (negative OPS+) in 103 PAs.

 

[MrPhoenix]

Gobble will have a hard time surpassing the record of Johnnie LeMaster. In 1985 Johnnie Disaster appeared for three teams (Giants, Pirates & Indians), each of whom ended up losing 100 games that season. LeMaster did his best to contribute with a .128/.180/.160 line (negative OPS+) in 103 PAs.

He seemed to pick things up when he landed at Pittsburgh, going .155/.222/.207 with 1 HR. He also became a greater asset on the bases with 1 steal there, too.In all seriousness, that guy sucked. Even Joey Gathright gets an extra-base hit occasionally.

 

[Widbil83]

White Sox signed LHP Jimmy Gobble to a minor league contract.Gobble gave up three runs and 10 hits in six innings for the Royals and Rangers this spring. He'll be part of Triple-A Charlotte's bullpen.

If the Rangers cut him, well....that's not good.

Don't worry, he'll be up when Ozzie Guillen decides that he hates Mike MacDougal again.

Let's hope Ozzie figures this out very early this year. MacDougal is just brutal.

 

[guru_007]

Heeeeeeeeeeee's back!

 

[Limp Ditka]

Heeeeeeeeeeee's back!

 

[Limp Ditka]

1/3 of an inning, 2 hits, 1 ER, and a K. Is it possible that Finless has let us down?

 

[Limp Ditka]

oof

 

[awesomeness]

 

[Limp Ditka]

:(

White Sox designated LHP Jimmy Gobble for assignment.

The White Sox needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for newly acquired reliever Tony Pena. With a 7.50 ERA and a 1.75 WHIP in 12 innings this season for Chicago, Gobble was the clear choice.

 

[Finless]

:(White Sox designated LHP Jimmy Gobble for assignment.The White Sox needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for newly acquired reliever Tony Pena. With a 7.50 ERA and a 1.75 WHIP in 12 innings this season for Chicago, Gobble was the clear choice.

We haven't seen the last of Gobble.

 

[Limp Ditka]

:(White Sox designated LHP Jimmy Gobble for assignment.The White Sox needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for newly acquired reliever Tony Pena. With a 7.50 ERA and a 1.75 WHIP in 12 innings this season for Chicago, Gobble was the clear choice.

We haven't seen the last of Gobble.

What are you thinking here, Fin? I have the #5 WW spot in my Ex Jock Turned TV Personality League. Is he worth a flier?

 

[Doctor Detroit]

:(White Sox designated LHP Jimmy Gobble for assignment.The White Sox needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for newly acquired reliever Tony Pena. With a 7.50 ERA and a 1.75 WHIP in 12 innings this season for Chicago, Gobble was the clear choice.

We haven't seen the last of Gobble.

Good chance this guy shows up in the independent league and is a #4 starter there. Could be a sneaky move to add him to your IL waiver wire list.

 

[Eephus]

Gobble is currently second in this year's balloting for the Royals' Hall of Fame

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/kansas-city-royals-hall-fame-voting-shenanigans-jimmy-001501430--mlb.html

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Royals insiders report Gobble demanded his release so he can pitch for Cuba in the WBC finals.

What am I missing here?

 

[Eephus]

Royals insiders report Gobble demanded his release so he can pitch for Cuba in the WBC finals.

What am I missing here?

I don't remember why I thought this was clever four years ago but it must have been.

 

[RnR]

Royals insiders report Gobble demanded his release so he can pitch for Cuba in the WBC finals.

What am I missing here?

I don't remember why I thought this was clever four years ago but it must have been.

Didn't a handful of Cuban pitchers, including Aroldis Chapman, "disappear" during the WBC process in '09?