Setup man Scott Linebrink was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers for three minor league pitchers, RHP Will Inman, LHP Joe Thatcher and LHP Steve Garrison. Linebrink was 3-3 with a 3.80 ERA for the Padres this season. The right hander from Texas had struggled lately, allowing two three run homers in the last week. Linebrinks problems with location may have cost the Padres a few games and some much needed momentum.
The Padres acquired two 20 year-olds; right-handed starter, Will Inman was a third-round pick in the 2005 amateur draft; and left-handed starter, Steve Garrison, a 10th-round pick in 2005. 25-year-old left-handed reliever Joe Thatcher, was the only player expected to contribute immediately.
Inman seems to have the most potential of the three. Considered a top prospect, Inman went 10-2 with 1.71 ERA in 2006 (playing at WVA - SAL). He also struck out 134 in 110.2 IP, while only allowing 24 walks. This season Inman is 5-8 with a 2.97 ERA in 21 games (between Brevard County - Class A Advanced Florida State League & HUN - SOU). In 118.2 IP he has compiled 140 strikeouts with 39 walks. He has been assigned to Double A San Antonio in the Southern League.
Garrison was 8-4 with a 3.44 ERA (74 Ks & 28 BBs) in 104.2 IP this season for Brevard County in the Class A Advanced Florida State League. Last year the southpaw was 7-6 with a 3.45 ERA in 88.2 innings, striking out 77 while walking 22.
Left handed reliever, Joe Thatcher, will be the first player in the trade to play for the Padres. The quirky lefty with a three-quarter delivery will report to the Majors immediately, meeting the team in Houston. Thatcher valued by the Padres because he rarely gives up home runs (allowed none this year) will become an important part of the bullpen.
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