Article: Stauffer DFA'd. Tonkin Recalled. We Don't Know What We Don't Know

[tobi0040]

 

True, although Boyer was a minor league invite, so zero guaranteed money and no guaranteed roster spot.   We probably could have even negotiated to stash him in AAA for the first month like Guerrier, had we so desired.

 

If you are simply looking to replace Swarzak or have a warm veteran body available for the bullpen, that's the route I'd prefer to go.  (Although I probably would have paired with an upside attempt too -- Ryan Madson?)

 

That is the issue.  If you are going to structure a contract to either give a guy $2.2M over 14 appearances of $3.9M over 55 appearances, get some upside. 

 

Madson is a good example.  Or Rich Harden for a starter like we did a few years ago.  If these guys are healthy they are likely going to be good.  Stauffer's career numbers suggest he could be healthy and average at best.  So why pay him like he will be a difference maker?

 

[tobi0040]

 

True, although Boyer was a minor league invite, so zero guaranteed money and no guaranteed roster spot.   We probably could have even negotiated to stash him in AAA for the first month like Guerrier, had we so desired.

 

If you are simply looking to replace Swarzak or have a warm veteran body available for the bullpen, that's the route I'd prefer to go.  (Although I probably would have paired with an upside attempt too -- Ryan Madson?)

 

That is the issue.  If you are going to structure a contract to either give a guy $2.2M over 14 appearances of $3.9M over 55 appearances, get some upside. 

 

Madson is a good example.  Or Rich Harden for a starter like we did a few years ago.  If these guys are healthy they are likely going to be good.  Stauffer's career numbers suggest he could be healthy and average at best.  So why pay him like he will be a difference maker?