by FanHouse StaffFiled under: Blue Jays, Cardinals, MLB Free Agency
The Cardinals shored up their bullpen Tuesday by signing free-agent lefty Brian Tallet to a one-year deal. Tallet, 33, was one of the more effective middle relievers in the American League during an impressive stretch for the Blue Jays from 2006-08 but has struggled since.
Toronto tried to make him a starter in 2009 and saw his ERA balloon from a career-best 2.88 in relief the previous year to 5.32 in 37 appearances -- 25 of them starts. Tallet, who has battled elbow and shoulder problems, was even shakier in 2010, going 2-6 with a 6.40 ERA in 34 appearances that included five starts.
He was effective against left-handed hitters in 2010, though, limiting them to a .176 average, and he figures to be used more as a lefty specialist by the Cardinals, who also have Trever Miller in that role.
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Source: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/11/30/brian-tallet-signs-1-year-cardinals-deal/
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