http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11/12/spared-one-tough-decision-on-owings-reds-still-have-another/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Sun, 19 May 2013 12:41:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11/12/spared-one-tough-decision-on-owings-reds-still-have-another/comment-page-1/#comment-12325 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:39:01 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbchbt/?p=2099#comment-12325 Why not both? A few years ago the Brewers had Brooks Kieschnik (sp?), who could come in as a pinch hitter and stay in to pitch an inning of relief, or vice-versa. Owings is probably better on both sides of the ball.
Break down his $1mil salary like this: RH power bat off the bench: $500k. Long reliever, possibly has the stuff to work the late innings: $500k. You’re basically giving your manager 26 roster spots. This probably isn’t realistic for a legit contender, but it could be great for the Reds or another middle-of-the-pack NL team.
Besides, the fans love it.

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