Robin Jennings in Oakland is a good example. Well, I made the pick before we knew for sure what Nomar's situation was. And there's plenty going on there that gives me pause. I'll stick with it. He'll probably come back because that's the type of competitor that he is.
Effectiveness is another question.
I think the D-backs have to take the approach that anything they get from Todd is a bonus. I'd love to see it for his sake but you have to think the odds are against it. The excitement and the atmosphere will help and those power alleys should turn Richie Sexson into a 40-plus homer guy. I just don't think their pitching is dependable enough to keep them in the race. It's a team on the rise, but not quite yet.