Where is he now? John Wasdin
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Re: Where is he now? Elmer Dessens
[ Author: Guest: John Brooks | Posted: Jul 2, 2004 9:54 PM
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- On another note, isn't former Giant Elmer Dessens also on the starting rotation of some team?
Dessens is with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Dessens is with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Re: Where is he now? Elmer Dessens
[ Author: Guest: null | Posted: Jul 3, 2004 11:14 AM
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Elmer Dessens was dropped from the starting rotation of the D-backs over a month ago, but he's pitched well in middle relief. He actually faced his old Yomiuri teammate Hideki Matsui last month when the Yanks played the D-backs in Arizona. Dessens has pitched so well in middle relief that the D-backs are considering returning him to the starting rotation soon.
The D-backs also have former Chunichi Dragon Scott Service in their bullpen.
Another former Yomiuri Giant, Jose Parra, is now pitching for the NY Mets.
The D-backs also have former Chunichi Dragon Scott Service in their bullpen.
Another former Yomiuri Giant, Jose Parra, is now pitching for the NY Mets.
Re: Where is he now? Elmer Dessens
[ Author: Guest: Frank | Posted: Jul 4, 2004 12:47 AM
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From Taiwan to the Major League in a year, Jose Parra is amazing.
Re: Where is he now? John Wasdin
[ Author: Guest: null | Posted: Jul 4, 2004 3:10 AM
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Does anyone know where John Wasdin got his less than flattering nickname? Even on SportsCenter they refer to him as John "Way Back" Wasdin like it's officially his middle name.
This could be just a myth, but supposedly once, when he was about to be removed from a game, he tried to convince the manager to let him continue by saying, "But I'm not tired," to which the manager replied, "Yeah, but your outfielders sure are."
This could be just a myth, but supposedly once, when he was about to be removed from a game, he tried to convince the manager to let him continue by saying, "But I'm not tired," to which the manager replied, "Yeah, but your outfielders sure are."
Re: Where is he now? John Wasdin
[ Author: Guest: ASIJ 81 | Posted: Jul 7, 2004 8:33 AM
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"Way Back" refers to the home run call of Red Sox announcer Jerry Trupiano. Too many "Way Back"'s when Wasdin was on the mound in Boston. The name stuck and then followed him to Asia!
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On another note, isn't former Giant Elmer Dessens also on the starting rotation of some team?