Cashman’s approach not affected by CBA
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Nov 16, 2011 
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As baseball settles in for Day 2 of the General Managers Meetings, there is still no new collective bargaining agreement, but Brian Cashman said yesterday that an uncertain CBA is having no impact on his offseason approach.
“I don’t think so,” Cashman said. “The CBA will affect us, but they haven’t kept us informed about what’s going on and where they’re at… Right now, we’re operating under the same rules, so that’s all I can go off of. Everything else, I don’t know what to believe of what I read to be honest. People obviously have their contacts. What’s accurate and what’s not, I don’t know.”
For now, the immediate, short-term impact of a CBA change would involve draft pick compensation; what the Yankees might give up in signing a top free agent, and what they might gain from losing Freddy Garcia. Cashman, though, said he has not been waiting to make a move because of the CBA. He’ll deal with the new rules whenever they’re in place. For now, it’s business as usual.
“I assume it’s my best interest not to speculate on what think it’s going to be like to be honest,” Cashman said. “Because A) I wouldn’t know what I’m talking about, and B) I wouldn’t want to compromise whatever they’re trying to accomplish.”
108,
Still leaves 20 teams to deal with……with the market fir pitching this winter it wouldn’t shock me for teams to have interest if the Yanks are willing to make him affordable.
If you’re a team and you need a starter would you rather pay Edwin Jackson 3/40 or AJ 2/12 (which is about what it would be if the Yanks ate 20 million). Maybe the Reds or Nationals…..or even Marlins.
Minor Move. per Mlbtraderumors :
The Yankees signed lefty reliever Mike O’Connor, tweets SI’s Jon Heyman. The 31-year-old appeared briefly in the Majors for the Mets this year, also posting a 5.22 ERA, 9.8 K/9, 2.8 BB/9, and 1.0 HR/9 in 60 1/3 Triple-A innings.
Joelsherman1 24 mins Wondered if #Angels would deal Haren if got Wilson, but Dipoto forced to move him with #Diamondbacks, doesn’t want to do again. Big backer
Joelsherman1 26 mins If #Angels land Wilson to team with Weaver/Haren will make Santana available to address offense
Joelsherman1 47 mins Column nyp.st/rsOTCn #Yankees feel pressure to add SP, go to bottom and see what Reyes wants #Mets
MTU November 16th, 2011 at 8:39 am
And I’ll tell you another thing whiskey and beer are grains and vegatables too.
Very healthy for ya’.
In moderation, of course.
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Wine is made from grapes and therefore a fruit, so even better for you! And you can drink as much red wine as you like and have REALLY healthy heart
Sherman keeps mentioning Danks and has his picture at the top of his column today…..he remains the trade target that makes the most sense.
Blake,
I’m conflicted…
1) I dont mind going after CJ because I do think he makes the yankees pitching better, however I can understand the yankees recluctance of giving him a AJ type of contract.
2) Buerle might be the safer option but he’s older than wilson.
3) John Danks is a sound choice as well but you will have to trade for him.
Why trade for option 3 when you get the first two by cutting a check.
And Even though Yu darvish on video, NONE of us know for certain how it his stuff will play out in the bigs.
**And Even though Yu darvish looks great on video, NONE of us know for certain how his stuff will play out in the bigs.***
Morning, I read the Cashman comments you could read anything you wanted into that. I guess you could conclude that it’s a wide open conversation still. While he said he didn’t want to do several things regarding specific players he didn’t rule them out. Interesting to me that he has gotten calls regarding Swisher, perhaps there is still hope.
As a sidebar I thought this Mike McQueary PSU revelation that he did talk to the police could be another explosive leg of the story yet to come out. Interesting that he didn’t raise it before or at least in what has been reported, so is the guy lying or the E mail not genuine? It will be intesting to see what comes out of that today or the next few days.
Sherman keeps mentioning Danks and has his picture at the top of his column today…..he remains the trade target that makes the most sense
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Probably won’t happen any time soon. Williams has indicated that’s he’s prepared for this to be a rebuilding year IF he can get what he wants in trade for Danks. He’ll want a lot. Too much. Probably go into the new year before Williams drops his price.
Benny,
All three options are dependent on price….whether its cash or in prospects. If Wilson was going to cost 4/40 or something then sure ….that might make the most sense. However at the 5/90 number that’s being thrown around I think you have to consider that risk vs the cost of acquiring a Danks and which then makes more sense. If I could rent Danks for a year and not give up any of the top guys to do so then Is prefer that to giving out another longterm contract to Wilson. Buerle is another guy but what will he cost? Will he coukd to NY? And how much better would he actually make the rotation? He’s a good pitcher …..Im not sure he’s an impact starter at this point
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Absolutely.
But what would you know about that !
Dogface,
I read that as they would rebuild if he got what he wanted in the trades. Kenny is usually pretty fair to deal with.
So i guess the next question is which of the three could be an impact starter?
Danks, Wilson or Buerle?
Early returns indicate there might be some decent starters on display at the GM Meetings:
Gio Gonzalez
Matt Cain
Ervin Santana
John Danks
CJ Wilson
Edwin Jackson
What about Cole Hamels? C’mon Sherman. Don’t fail us!
What I mean as I took that to mean that the ChiSox are strongly considering going young and rebuilding…..they have a rookie manager and have already said Sale will be a starter next year.
I think both Danks and Wilson would be impact…..maybe Buerle to a lesser extent. I like Buerle a lot and he’d be a safe choice but as far as actual performance im not sure how much better than Garcia he’d be.
I think the Yankees want to keep Austin Romine. He has potential to be a catcher with a long career at the position. I don’t see the Yankees dealing Austin Romine. Besides, teams are going to ask for Jesus Montero.
Blake, I think it ends in a bidding war for Wilson, not sure what the final price will be, but it won’t be cheap. I think Wilson is 31 so his agent will probably be approaching it to lockup at least 5 years. Personally I think he stills stays with the Rangers, so it’s a nice to talk about, but I don’t think the Yanks will get him.
IF Davish comes out, AND he as good as has been reported at 28, I think that’s the best spend for the money. All these other guys are in their 30′s. I’d like to see some youth to complete the Yanks younger pitchers and prospects.
Bret,
Difference with Hamels is that he’s on a contending team with deep pockets…….a team that’s 2012 goal is WS or bust……that’s the difference.
I’m not even sure how one can speculate on Darvish until he actually is posted. It’s taking an awfully long time, isn’t it, if it’s something he’s sure he wants to do?
Villa Nova-Ya November 16th, 2011 at 9:27 am
I’m not even sure how one can speculate on Darvish until he actually is posted. It’s taking an awfully long time, isn’t it, if it’s something he’s sure he wants to do?
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I thought it was being paced by the Japanese postseason so whatever he decides was a later November event.
Blake,
In a 7 game series, Hamels pitches only one of those games.
The Phillies still have Halladay and Lee to pitch 4. You only need 4 wins. And the Phillies don’t have Howard next year, nor Rollins. Utley could be breaking down too. How can they compete with a skeleton crew on offense?
They need offense to win more than they need that 1/7 games in a playoff series pitched by Hamels.
I don’t know how else to explain this…
Gary -
I wasn’t sure if the Japanese post-season was over yet or not. Thanks. I’m assuming his team is involved? Or he simply doesn’t want to take away from that event?
Is the thinking that he will post by the December meetings?
I am personally not sure how Darvish would work out, but I like that he “only” costs a lot of money, and no prospects!
Darvish only costs 100 million dollars and he has pitched his whole life from a mound that doesn’t meet MLB specs and throws a ball that is different from the one used in MLB. He’s one of the biggest risks out there.
Bret The Hitman November 16th, 2011 at 9:29 am
Blake,
In a 7 game series, Hamels pitches only one of those games.
The Phillies still have Halladay and Lee to pitch 4. You only need 4 wins. And the Phillies don’t have Howard next year, nor Rollins. Utley could be breaking down too. How can they compete with a skeleton crew on offense?
They need offense to win more than they need that 1/7 games in a playoff series pitched by Hamels.
I don’t know how else to explain this…
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Well the safe bet is usually that good pitching trumps good hitting just like good defense in football beats good offense. The Phillies for whatever reason haven’t lived up to that as they have gotten beaten the last three years with very good pitching. I still look back at Carpenter beating them in the last game 1-0 (just like the Yanks got beat in the last game 3-2). I think the Phillies will plug the holes enough to be right back there again. I still think the odds have to favor them with their pitching. I’d be surprised with the pitching they have that they get beat again, at some points the averages catchup.
Bret The Hitman November 16th, 2011 at 9:34 am
Darvish only costs 100 million dollars and he has pitched his whole life from a mound that doesn’t meet MLB specs and throws a ball that is different from the one used in MLB. He’s one of the biggest risks out there.
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Life is full of risks, I think when you focus on his fundementals, velocity, control, ERA, Innings pitch he shows great potential. I think that is all you have to go on as your right they are different leagues is what he has done. If this guy comes out there will be alot of interest amongst several teams. Hard to conclude that with all the good baseball people out there that they all are going to be wrong that he can’t pitch over here. The Yanks need to be a strong player for this kid if he’s avaliable.
blake November 16th, 2011 at 8:56 am
108,
Still leaves 20 teams to deal with……with the market fir pitching this winter it wouldn’t shock me for teams to have interest if the Yanks are willing to make him affordable.
If you’re a team and you need a starter would you rather pay Edwin Jackson 3/40 or AJ 2/12 (which is about what it would be if the Yanks ate 20 million). Maybe the Reds or Nationals…..or even Marlins.
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Burnett and Edwin Jackson are one in the same. Both have been spoken about as “loaded with potential” but are no better than .500 pitchers. It just never happens.
My ideal senario sees A.J. Burnett to Washington for LHRP Sean Burnett with the Yankees assuming $20M of A.J. Burnett’s contract and possibly future considerations. Cashman / Girardi would be free as a bird in being able to shape the starting rotation. C.C., Nova, (a LH), Hughes, and one of Garcia, Noesi, Phelps, or Warren.
I have to be honest; I would feel a lot more comfortable about the Japanese imports if they were to start off in AAA ball here, to become comfortable with those differences you cite, Bret.
And if they don’t get Darvish, I won’t be crushed – I have no leanings either way.
Bret – I agree, that Hamels might, might be movable is the right deal for offense presented itself to the phillies. Is Nick Swisher the right deal? Only Amaro can answer that.
Cash would then have to find a corner OF, but, I think he could handle that.
Bret – I agree, that Hamels might, might be movable is the right deal for offense presented itself to the phillies. Is Nick Swisher the right deal?
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If you packaged him with Banuelos, he might be.
Bret,
You’ve explained your position well…..I just don’t agree with it. By the way…….in a 7 game series Hamels would throw games 3 and 7.
Here is an exercise……give me a package of big league offense that would make the Phillies better than they are with Hamels for 2012.
if the phillies are gonna trade hamels, then it’s gonna be for someone like justin upton/josh hamilton or along those lines…they are not gonna use him to replenish their farm (even tho it does need replenishing). they are win now mode.
Bret The Hitman November 16th, 2011 at 9:34 am
Darvish only costs 100 million dollars and he has pitched his whole life from a mound that doesn’t meet MLB specs and throws a ball that is different from the one used in MLB. He’s one of the biggest risks out there.
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The japanese baseball was changed this past season to be more like the MLB baseball. The mound is not all that different. He’s 6’5″, 220 lbs, in excellent physical condition, and has been extremely consistent, sitting at 94-96 mph even in the postseason after throwing 230 innings. I don’t think anything about his physicality including durability, velocity, endurance, adapting to 5 man rotation instead of 6, etc. should really be questioned. It’s all about how his stuff will translate to MLB.
The Japanese Nippon Series (or Japan Series; like our World Series) has currently played 3 games. The last possible game is Nov 20 if it goes 7. There is also an Asia Series (international tournament) 25-29 Nov, but I’m not sure if that’s a factor. Yu, or his team, may just be waiting until the Japan Series is finished.
Very doubtful that Cashman would get the approval to post for and sign Darvish AND also eat $20M of Burnett’s contract to clear roster space. It’s one or the other but not both taking into consideration C.C.’s new deal and others on the way. Might be safer to sign Buehrle to a 2-year contract or deal for Danks with a 72-hour window to sign him for his free agent years rather than opt for Darvish with no MLB experience.
Swisher for Hamels makes the Phillies worse.
Trading AJ saves money…..it doesn’t cost more. Even if you ate 20 million that saves the club 13 million dollars over the next two years and it takes his entire contract off the books as it relates to the luxury tax I believe.
You can look at the AJ situation this way:
You can pay him 16.5 mil each of the next two years and he pitches.
You can pay him maybe 11.5 mil each of the next two years and someone like Noesi pitches, plus AJ’s contract is off the books for luxury tax purposes.
If you don’t replace his salary like the above, you save $6.4 mil in luxury taxes. So really you’d be paying him 5.1 mil each of the next two years, not 11.5. Of course this is based on the last CBA.
When have the Yanks ever eaten a ton of money to get rid of a player?
Never that I can think of.
If they signed Darvish or CJ Wilson for in essence $ 17 M AND paid $ 10 M of AJ’s deal they would be spending $ 27 M to upgrade that rotation slot.
Does anyone thing Darvish or Wilson or anyone on the planet is worth $ 27 M a year more than AJ Burnett?
SI_JonHeyman 30 mins #yankees believe prices way too high on cj wilson and e-jax thus far. plan to wait them out.
It’s fun talking about getting Hamels, but let’s get back to reality. The guy is going nowhere. Put yourself in the Phillies shoes. If you had Hamels, would you deal him?
Cashman has said that he has been contacted by other GM(s) concerning the availability of AJ. Well, If I’m Cashman and even ONLY 1 team inquired about AJ, I’m sitting down IMMEDIATELY with that GM, (before he sobers up) and I hammer out a deal post haste.
There’s been a lotta talk about the Yanks getting burnt on previous Japanese pitchers, but the Yanks have also been burnt with NL pitchers they acquire. For that reason I would stay away from Jarrjens, and not deal Swish to ATL.
“When have the Yanks ever eaten a ton of money to get rid of a player?”
Does this mean they shouldn’t?
“If they signed Darvish or CJ Wilson for in essence $ 17 M AND paid $ 10 M of AJ’s deal they would be spending $ 27 M to upgrade that rotation slot.”
No they wouldn’t…..they have to pay AJ anyway ……so basically they’d be paying 27 million instead of 34 million next year……they coukd replace AJ with Noesi for the league minimum and probably get better production
Trading AJ +20 million dollars would reduce payroll……not raise it.
Let’s say the Yanks signed CJ Wilson for 17 million per. Currently for 2 rotation spots (CJ and AJ) they’d be paying 33.5 million.
If they traded Burnett absorbing 20 million of his contract then that reduces payroll by 6.5 million for both 2012 and 2013 because the acquiring team would pick up the remaining 13 million he’s owed.
Therefore the Yankees would have roughly 27.5 million in those 2 spots (Wilson+Noesi+ 10 million for AJ ) instead of the 33.5 they had by not trading him…….and the rotation is better as well most likely.
If a team would take him for that I think you do it.
This doesn’t sound good…
@MelissaSeguraSI
Melissa Segura
Source: New MLB CBA said to include a hard cap and a floor for international signings. Unclear when it would go into effect.
DONNYBROOK November 16th, 2011 at 10:36 am
It’s fun talking about getting Hamels, but let’s get back to reality. The guy is going nowhere. Put yourself in the Phillies shoes. If you had Hamels, would you deal him?
Cashman has said that he has been contacted by other GM(s) concerning the availability of AJ. Well, If I’m Cashman and even ONLY 1 team inquired about AJ, I’m sitting down IMMEDIATELY with that GM, (before he sobers up) and I hammer out a deal post haste.
There’s been a lotta talk about the Yanks getting burnt on previous Japanese pitchers, but the Yanks have also been burnt with NL pitchers they acquire. For that reason I would stay away from Jarrjens, and not deal Swish to ATL.
I concur 100%. The Yankees would also get some luxury tax relief with Burnett gone whereas a team not even close to the cap threshold could hope they can squeeze 2 decent years out of Burnett.
I’m also skeptical on NL pitchers.
I don’t.
AJ has value. He does take the ball and gives the Yanks a chance to win more often than he doesn’t.
It’s fun to spend other people’s money I would gag at the prospect of paying someone $ 20 M to go away.
If they cap the international signings then its yet another clear shot at the Yankees…..
MTU November 16th, 2011 at 9:16 am
61-
Absolutely.
But what would you know about that !
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Not nearly enough. I’m still educating myself!
why would the mlbpa agree to a salary cap?
86,
That’s fine…..I just see it differently. I see it as sunk cost and as a floundering stock that they need to sell if they can while there is still some value to sell. He takes the ball…..but he doesn’t eat quality innings. Id rather give the spot to someone that has a chance to get better. Eating cash didn’t stop the Braves from trading Lowe……because they had younger and better options to take his spot.
It’s not a salary cap, it’s a cap on international signings. Still hurts the Yankees but nothing like a payroll/salary cap.
“why would the mlbpa agree to a salary cap?”
They never would…..they are apparently talking about a cap on international signings…..which would be a clear move to try to limit the Yankees advantage there.
AJ does not provide quality innings on average. He had 5.26 and 5.15 ERA’s the past two years. That’s like replacement level, meaning you can replace him with someone who costs next to nothing like Noesi and reasonably expect as good or possibly better performance, for less money since the other team is taking some of his salary.
I wonder how low the international cap will be? Not sure why there would be a floor either?
I guess the silver lining would be if the international cap goes into effect next year, they may go all out this offseason to leverage their financial advantage there while they still can.
Someone over at RAB wrote the following:
Dave Cameron over at FanGraphs makes a comparison of Danks to Edwin Jackson. He talked about it on ESPN Baseball Podcast the other day as well. The point that stuck out in my mind most about what he said was that even though Jackson seems inconsistent and Danks seems more of a “gamer” their results are essentially the same. Plus he notes that many pitchers that leave the White Sox have a tendency of regressing because their pitching coach is so good.
Make any sense to you folks?
Blake —- I see your points. I just view “sunk costs” as potential investments. If I paid someone to take AJ and he won 17 games for that team my blood pressure would be off the charts.
Other teams have out spent the Yanks on international signings. The goal is to reduce the $$$ going to 16-18 year old players, most of which is wasted.
I hope the CBA lets them trade draft picks. Would be great fun to see what player the Yanks or Red Sawx might target and what they’ve give up for him. Bryce Harper is a perfect example of someone whose draft rights might have delivered several excellent prospects.
“Make any sense to you folks?”
None.
Oswalt is looking like Kevin Brown all over again, bad back and all. If it came down to getting either CJ Wilson or Darvish, I would go with Darvish. The Yanks have done well offensively vs Wilson, so even if he returned to Texas, it would be maintaining the status quo which is good for the Yanks. Since Darvish issa new face in MLB, your almost guaranteed very good numbers the 1st couple times teams face him at the very least. We saw that with Dice K. Darvish is also FAR younger. You look at the pluses and minuses involved concerning the 2 pitchers, and it’s an easy choice for Cashman to make. It really comes down to whether Hal will cough up the $$$ to bid on Darvish. I don’t believe negotiating with Darvish will be the tough part. The Yanks do not wanna be embarassed like Boston was when they over-bid everyone by $20 Mill for Dice K.
86,
Points taken.
If I’m Cashman and even ONLY 1 team inquired about AJ, I’m sitting down IMMEDIATELY with that GM, (before he sobers up) and I hammer out a deal post haste
1. Burnett was not that bad last year, he only had one bad month.
2. Who would be coming to Cashman about Burnett without an extreme lowball offer?
yanks 61 – Yes it makes perfect sense. That was a very good article, actually.
This is the article that RAB was quoting… http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs.....n-jackson/
There is a price where id be very interested in Wilson.
There are negatives …..(lack of track record, the way he throws, not elite stuff, age )…but there are also some positives ( not many innings on his arm, good numbers in a very hitter friendly park, personality that would seem to fair ok in NY)…..its all about the price and particularly the number of years.
What if Kenny Williams packaged a bad contract, say Adam Dunn, with Danks for middling Yanks prospects (Phelps, David Adams and Cervelli). Would you do that?
Sad MLB would essentially take money from impoverished kids in Latin America to keep the rich owners pockets fat.
From another good article on FanGraphs…
Ivan Nova
Case For:
Nova’s heavy fastball allowed him to limit homers (0.7 per nine) and get grounders 52.7% of the time that hitters put the ball in play. He didn’t miss many bats in 2011, but he did see a modest uptick during the summer after calling upon his mid-to-upper-80s slider more often. As a Yankee, he’ll sponge up some cheap W’s in so-so performances due to superb run support.
Case Against:
Nova outperformed his peripheral stats in 2011 (3.70 ERA, 4.16 xFIP), and it’s hard to get really excited about his upside when you consider his decent, but hardly great strikeout and walk rates in the minors (6.4 K/9, 2.9 BB/9). Unless that slider becomes a real weapon, I don’t see high-K seasons in his future.
Id want no part of that Adam Dunn deal.
to me Wilson is the safest bet. He’ll be a legit number 2. Burnett will be slotted as our 4th or 5th starter , he’ll be phased out in 2 years anyways and barring some major comeback or injury to another picher he won’t sniff the playoffs.
Im not as big on Danks as some here are. IF the price is right in terms of trade value.. then yes .. But i’d prefer to keep the kids. Darvish scares me .
This from MLBTR –
“Cubs willing to listen on anybody…”
So how about Swisher, Phelps, and Cervelli for OF A. Soriano and M. Garza?
It gives the NYY an OF with pop, a stud pitcher that is AL East proven, and b/c the Cubs would LOVE to dump Soriano on someone, the theory is that it wouldn’t cost too much in prospects or MLB ready players.
Of course, inter-change some of the NYY offer, but my thought is the price tag for Garza would be less if NYY offered to take Soriano off their hands.
And before everyone starts killing Soriano, remember how much that guy LOVED playing in and for NY. He still keeps a condo near the city and I wonder if a move back to the old stomping grounds would make him blossom these last three years on his deal? He was desperate to come here the summer we traded for Abreu.
Wilson may be the “safest” bet, but that doesn’t automatically make him a good bet.
In my eyes he is a prime candidate for injury as he has absolutely no track record of innings pitched as a starter. Let someone else overpay for this guy.
In my eyes he is a prime candidate for injury as he has absolutely no track record of innings pitched as a starter. Let someone else overpay for this guy.
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Irreverent Discourse –
can’t you flip that argument and say that he still has alot of innings left on his arm.
Report: BoSox have interest in Freddy Garcia The Red Sox have called about free agent right-hander Freddy Garcia, according to the Boston Herald.
Garcia earned a $1.5 million base salary this season plus incentives while going 12-8 with a 3.62 ERA and 96/45 K/BB ratio over 146 2/3 innings. There is mutual interest for the 35-year-old right-hander to return to the Bronx next season. Source: Boston Herald Nov 16 – 8:34
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That would be great! I would love to see the Yankees smack around Freddy Garcia. Freddy Garcis is not a guy who will put the Yankees over the top.
Danks gave up more hits than IP in 2011, and has been regressing the last 2 seasons. This is why he is available. Same goes for Floyd. I also would stay away from free agent Buehrle. There’s nothing left in the tank, and the guy is now all smoke and mirrors. He belongs in the NL where he can pitch around the heart of batting orders.
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Vereb sent a letter to State Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald Castille Monday, asking the judge to look into why Dutchcot ignored the requests of prosecutors when they sought bail of $500,000 and that Sandusky wear an ankle bracelet for tracking.
http://mobile.pennlive.com/adv.....d=pj7Ap9Pf
Miek – Ri – Yes? No? I don’t see the purpose. What good are those innings “in his arm” if he is hurt and can’t throw them?
He went from pitching 70-80 innings a year to now pitching 2 seasons of over 200 innings. This goes against basically every method of developing and keeping a pitcher healthy ever written.
Could he be an exception to the rule? Maybe.
Is it worth $18m for 6+ years to find out? No, probably not.
Danks had a down year last season (mainly a poor start) but he’s not been regressing for two years. He’s 26 and he’s a good pitcher ……a perfect guy to rent for a season if the prospect price is fair. He’d make the rotation significantly better than it currently is.
My bad, I forgot to post the URL from that Nova blurb…
http://www.fangraphs.com/fanta.....st-future/
blake – You’re right, he hasn’t been regressing for 2 years.
He’s been regressing for 3 years.
ID,
Have you even looked at his numbers? 08,09, and 10 we’re all very solid. 3 straight years of 200 innings and a sub 4 era in the AL. He’s not a #1……but he’s a good 2 and he’s just now hitting prime age.
Do I hear 4 yrs?
Can’t see any sense in bringing back Soriano. Not with him getting $ 54 M over the next three years. He’s a poor OF and will only get worse and the Yanks don’t have room for a DH type.
Garza’s not worth taking on that deal.
I would take Figgins’ bad contract in order to get King Felix. I would take Aubrey Huff’s contract to get Matt Cain.
blake – his ERA+ has dropped consistently the last 3 seasons. That means while he may still be pitching “the same” the rest of the league has gotten better and he has not.