Thread: RA Dickey

The Mets are shopping him since they are far apart in extension talks.

Not sure what the asking price would be, but it could be somewhat high seeing how he is on a very friendly contract next season (just 5 mil). He could be a trade target possibly, but would be way about giving him anything more then a 2-3 year extension if we do so. The Mets literally need everything, so 2-3 solid prospects could get it done.

Thoughts?

I would, but the Twins will not, is my guess.

Damn my imagination.

The Mets are suddenly a team strapped for cash, looking for outfielders and open to trading RA Dickey. While Dickey is 38 years old, he's also a decent bet to age well, struck out 9 per 9 last year and has thrown 440 innings over the last two years with a 2.99 ERA. So here are the questions that spring to mind....

1. Who would you trade for him? Span? Willingham? Hicks? Arcia?
2. Would it require him aggreeing to a contract extenstion to complete the deal? (He's a free agent next year)
3. This forum seems to be opposed to acquiring anyone who is, well, about the age of a lot of guys on this forum. But is Dickey the exception?

I would get him, yes. He shows no sign of decline. I would trade Span for him in a second.

Trade for him and sign him

I'd trade a guy like Arcia or Revere for him but not Span, Willingham or are other top prospects. The thought of betting on a knuckleballer frightens me.

Already a thread

Sorry Dave. I missed it. I've merged the threads. (Hope I did it right.)

I find it interesting that people are interested in Dickey but not interested in Dempster.

Originally Posted by John Bonnes

Sorry Dave. I missed it. I've merged the threads. (Hope I did it right.)

I find it interesting that people are interested in Dickey but not interested in Dempster.

No worries. I am actually interested in both (at the right price), however I think Dickey has a significantly higher upside, and on a personal note seems like a really awesome guy to root for.

I'd take Dickey in a heartbeat. He's got an amazing story, a true class act, and arguably the best pitcher in the NL last year. While it'd be nice if he were a decade younger, I'd take 38 year old Dickey over a 34+ year old "traditional" style 4th or 5th string starter

the quesiton I'd ask is whether a kunckleballer is like a sinker baller where they can suddenly forget their pitch.

I would be much more inclined to get Dickey than Dempster, I am one who is against the aging types, but a team friendly contract in a pitcher friendly park, not too injury prone, I would be in favor of having him.

Um, if Dickey would sign a team friendly deal, he would be signed. He is one of the most effective pitchers in the game, he will be expensive.

I'm interested, but would feel better about surrendering one of our top prospects if we can get Dickey and sign him for more than just 2013.
Don't get me wrong, he'd be a great addition to the rotation (well, Dickey and Diamond would be the rotation right now), but I'm not in favor of giving up one of our top 10 prospects for one year of good (or even great) pitching from one pitcher. It would be one thing if this team was just 1 above-average pitcher away from competing, but we all know that's not the case.

Originally Posted by Twins Fan From Afar

I'm interested, but would feel better about surrendering one of our top prospects if we can get Dickey and sign him for more than just 2013.
Don't get me wrong, he'd be a great addition to the rotation (well, Dickey and Diamond would be the rotation right now), but I'm not in favor of giving up one of our top 10 prospects for one year of good (or even great) pitching from one pitcher. It would be one thing if this team was just 1 above-average pitcher away from competing, but we all know that's not the case.

I would gladly give up any of our 7-10 prospects for one great year from Dickey. So would any other team in baseball.

Originally Posted by SpiritofVodkaDave

Originally Posted by Twins Fan From Afar

I'm interested, but would feel better about surrendering one of our top prospects if we can get Dickey and sign him for more than just 2013.
Don't get me wrong, he'd be a great addition to the rotation (well, Dickey and Diamond would be the rotation right now), but I'm not in favor of giving up one of our top 10 prospects for one year of good (or even great) pitching from one pitcher. It would be one thing if this team was just 1 above-average pitcher away from competing, but we all know that's not the case.

I would gladly give up any of our 7-10 prospects for one great year from Dickey. So would any other team in baseball.

I guess my question would be, where does that get us? If this is part of a major rotation re-vamp, and the Twins legitimately expect to contend with the Tigers next season, then sure. Count me in by all means.

But if 2013 is going to be rebuilding under the guise of fielding a somewhat decent team -- which I guess I'm sort of resigned to believing, and am actually somewhat OK with for this year only -- then I'm not sure that getting an extra 8-10 wins (or whatever difference Dickey might provide) for just 1 season does it for me, regardless of how those #7-10 prospects eventually pan out.

Originally Posted by Twins Fan From Afar

Originally Posted by SpiritofVodkaDave

Originally Posted by Twins Fan From Afar

I'm interested, but would feel better about surrendering one of our top prospects if we can get Dickey and sign him for more than just 2013.
Don't get me wrong, he'd be a great addition to the rotation (well, Dickey and Diamond would be the rotation right now), but I'm not in favor of giving up one of our top 10 prospects for one year of good (or even great) pitching from one pitcher. It would be one thing if this team was just 1 above-average pitcher away from competing, but we all know that's not the case.

I would gladly give up any of our 7-10 prospects for one great year from Dickey. So would any other team in baseball.

I guess my question would be, where does that get us? If this is part of a major rotation re-vamp, and the Twins legitimately expect to contend with the Tigers next season, then sure. Count me in by all means.

But if 2013 is going to be rebuilding under the guise of fielding a somewhat decent team -- which I guess I'm sort of resigned to believing, and am actually somewhat OK with for this year only -- then I'm not sure that getting an extra 8-10 wins (or whatever difference Dickey might provide) for just 1 season does it for me, regardless of how those #7-10 prospects eventually pan out.

Scenarios:

-The Twins are good, in addition to adding Dickey they are able to add another 2 pitchers from Free Agency since Dickey only costs 5 mil.
-The Twins suck and the Twins are able to flip Dickey at the Deadline for a nice package.
-The Twins are decent, but miss the playoffs, they hold onto Dickey for the year and then lose him at the end of the season. (But get a draft pick in return)
-Any of the Scenarios above but they manage to sign Dickey to an extension.

Again I'm not saying trade any of our top prospects, but any of the 7-10 is a no brainer. And if we could get an extension worked out with him (prior to completion of the trade) I wouldn't have a big issue tossing in a guy like Arcia as well.

I'm not entirely sold on the idea but Dickey's contract shouldn't be viewed too negatively. If he's mediocre, you can probably re-sign him. If he's good, you can make a qualifying offer and take the pick. If he's bad, well... sometimes, you just run into crap luck.

Originally Posted by Brock Beauchamp

I'm not entirely sold on the idea but Dickey's contract shouldn't be viewed too negatively. If he's mediocre, you can probably re-sign him. If he's good, you can make a qualifying offer and take the pick. If he's bad, well... sometimes, you just run into crap luck.

There is nothing to suggest that he will be anything but good.

In his last 3 years he has a 2.95 ERA, and showed improvement last year quite a bit.

Originally Posted by SpiritofVodkaDave

Originally Posted by Brock Beauchamp

I'm not entirely sold on the idea but Dickey's contract shouldn't be viewed too negatively. If he's mediocre, you can probably re-sign him. If he's good, you can make a qualifying offer and take the pick. If he's bad, well... sometimes, you just run into crap luck.

There is nothing to suggest that he will be anything but good.

In his last 3 years he has a 2.95 ERA, and showed improvement last year quite a bit.

I wasn't trying to predict Dickey's performance... Just stating that no matter what happens (outside of a catastrophic injury), the Twins wouldn't be hurting too badly from the trade (unless they gave up the farm to get him, a near impossibility with JR as GM).