
So the question is simple, if you are a contending team, do you want Livan?
American League
Red Sox: Pretty set at rotation with Lester, Dice-K, Beckett, Wake, and Buchholz
Devil Rays: Starting pitching has held up surprisingly well during the stretch run, no need for him here
Yankees: Very good match here. With Joba Chamberlain potentially going down, Livan could step right in here (ala Sidney Ponson). Livan is definitly a better option that Darrell Rasner, and I would take him over Dan Giese because of his track record.
White Sox: Like the Devil Rays, starting pitching has held up well and remains a strength
Tigers: Until Zach Miner or Armando Galarraga fall of the map, no need for him here
Angels: Hell no
National League
Mets: Could be a fit here. With pitching injuries (Wagner and Maine) and the disappointing year from Pedro Martinez, Livan might actually have a spot in the rotation. The Mets have had a difficult time all season getting length out of their starters, which is another plus for Livan
Phillies: They need starters, but I don't like Livan in the small ballpark
Marlins: Could you imagine Livan back with the Fish 11 years after winning the World Series there? Neither can I, remains a pipe dream. Too much starting pitching depth
Cubs: Hell no.
Cardinals: Not with Carpenter back
Brewers: Not after getting CC
Diamondbacks: I would like to see him here. He could add another vet to that rotation, while giving them some innings
Dodgers: Not after getting Penny back
Rockies: The favorite for Livan. Lemme just say this on the record. Livan has given up 18 HR already and I think he is a HORRIBLE fit here. If he goes there, it could get ugly.
Me personally, I want Livan on my team. At least to give him a shot. When you see how close these races are, a quality starting pitcher could be the difference maker (sorta like Jeff Weaver in 2006). I think Colorado will put a claim in for him and eventually pick him up.
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