Report: Twins Sign Scott Elarton to minor league deal

[gmarais66]

The Twins signed pitcher Scott Elarton, another minor league filler. Elarton had 26 starts for the Phillies in AAA last year and posted a 5.41 ERA and 1.57 WHIP. He's 36 years old and hasn't pitched in the majors since 2008.

[Brock Beauchamp]

Lining 'em up, knocking 'em down.

 

71 Orioles, watch out. The 2013 Twins are comin' for you.

[FrodaddyG]

Signed to make Correia seem decent in comparison?

 

I mean, really, what is the upside? Old? Check. Shelled in AAA last year? Check. Hasn't been good enough for the majors in half a decade? Check.

 

There are no words...

[gmarais66]

Signed to make Correia seem decent in comparison?

 

I mean, really, what is the upside? Old? Check. Shelled in AAA last year? Check. Hasn't been good enough for the majors in half a decade? Check.

 

There are no words...

 

You overlooked the fact he's a seasoned veteran with lots of moxie....

[FrodaddyG]

Signed to make Correia seem decent in comparison?

 

I mean, really, what is the upside? Old? Check. Shelled in AAA last year? Check. Hasn't been good enough for the majors in half a decade? Check.

 

There are no words...

 

You overlooked the fact he's a seasoned veteran with lots of moxie....

I think it is implied that he "really gets after it out there".

[snepp]

And Red Wings management does a collective eyeroll.

[Seth Stohs]

According to Al Skorupa of Bullpen Banter, the Twins have signed right-handed pitcher Scott Elarton. When spring training starts in February, Scott Elarton will be 37 years old. In 2011, he went 6-11 with a 5.41 ERA and a 1.57 WHIP for Lehigh Valley (Phillies AAA). His last big league experience was eight games with Cleveland in 2008. He has pitched in parts of ten big league seasons, including time with the Astros, Rockies, Indians and Royals.

 

I am trying to verify the signing elsewhere and find out whether or not he received a spring training invite.

[ThePuck]

Signed to make Correia seem decent in comparison?

 

I mean, really, what is the upside? Old? Check. Shelled in AAA last year? Check. Hasn't been good enough for the majors in half a decade? Check.

 

There are no words...

 

You overlooked the fact he's a seasoned veteran with lots of moxie....

 

And old reliable...the ball comes out of his hand good.

[Brandon]

He won 17 games once and he'll take our money.

[GCTF]

Red Wings Daily must be having a group aneurysm.

[Rosterman]

The Twins also signed Michael O'Connor, late of the Nationals and Mets, who is a 32-year-old lefty with modest minor league success but not all that much shine at the major league level.