Thread: Lohse still on the market

Originally Posted by ashburyjohn

I'm not sure it's quite as simple as that. From the owners' perspective, it may accomplish exactly what they hoped for, making an example of one or two players and curbing salary pressure a little (except for the very elite players). I expect the urgency for coming back to the bargaining table over this will come from the players' union side, but the owners will agree to modifications now that their "point" has been made this offseason.

I guess I question that because the current system basically only works for very elite players. I don't think the comp system changed Lohse's salary pressure, only his offers. You might argue that will drop his salary demands, but I find that hard to believe with the qualifying offer of 13M. What will likely happen next year for players like Lohse is that they'll take the qualifying offer and potentially make much more than they would have for that one season than they would have on the open market.

If you think your player is worth the qualifying offer for one year, you offer it. The club is ahead as there is only a one year commitment. For an older player like Lohse it protects the club. I could see the Twins doing that to Morneau if he has a good year.

Lohse is no cancer, he is a very good pitcher probably better than any that the Twins have, If I were the Twins I would sign him to a long-term deal.

Originally Posted by Top Gun

Lohse is no cancer, he is a very good pitcher probably better than any that the Twins have, If I were the Twins I would sign him to a long-term deal.

You may be correct about the cancer characterization. I just don't know. But it seems to me that he is too old and too expensive for a team that is in rebuilding mode.

If the Gardenhire Twins sign Lohse, there should be a clause/restraining order in his contract: "Mr. Lohse is not allowed within 50 feet of the bat rack. Certain allowances will be allowed when playing interleague play, but only when Mr. Lohse is in the starting lineup."
Lohse's future in doubt after damaging door, self - MLB - ESPN

Originally Posted by TheLeviathan

You might argue that will drop his salary demands, but I find that hard to believe with the qualifying offer of 13M.

Credit the owners for being a little less stupid and obvious than the time they got nailed for collusion.