Gibby to St Louis

Was curious about his career earnings. Before this deal he was just under $53 million. Back-end rotation guys are getting paid. Don't see the Twins spending more than this on a FA SP so looks like a trade for sure.  

https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/baltimore-orioles/kyle-gibson-11787/cash-earnings/

One of my best friends from H.S, is a big time Stl Cards fan, and has been for the over 50 years I've known him. I just talked to him and he's going out of his mind right now wondering wtf Mozeliak is doing down there. 

Solid #5/6 starting pitchers are in demand. What does this do for Giolito?

11 minutes ago, davidborton said:

Getting ahold of guys who can take the ball every 5 days. Pitching roster has been decimated.

They should've kept Montgomery and Flaherty. Especially Monty. Mozy is a terrible GM. The staff is decimated because of his decisions. Sure you can trot out Lynn and Gibson every time it's their turn, because they're pretty durable, but that's it. Right now, they have Mikolas, Matz, Lynn, and Gibson as their starters. That's not going to scare anybody. They don't really have anyone at AAA either. Liberatore hasn't shown that he's ready to be in the rotation. They could be in for another rough season. 

I’ve never really bought into the “eat innings” concept. I don’t really care if a guy can go out and pitch 6 innings to a 5.5 era. That generally means you lose. I want no part of pitchers with that profile. 

16 minutes ago, arby58 said:

That's exaggerating Gibson's profile. Other than his rookie season, he hasn't ever had a 5.5 ERA. Given that he was 15-9 last year, it's also not the case that 'generally' the Orioles lost when he started.

I was speaking generally. You’ll notice if you read carefully I didn’t mention Gibsons name. Reading comprehension is a good thing. 

Clearly the cardinals are not trying to win the NL central next year. 

7 hours ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

Interesting point. I suppose that really depends on Giolito. If he's looking for a one-year deal, he might get close to $20m. If he wants a multi-year deal... *shrugs*

Giolito seemed like a possible signing in early November. Now? Not so much ..... I'm thinking what you said.

5 hours ago, dex8425 said:

Clearly the cardinals are not trying to win the NL central next year. 

Dang. More than 40 thousand fans per game in St. Louis every game, all year long would lose their  ... beep if this is their reality.

Not that I disagree.

Stole this from elsewhere on the internet

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Pitchers who threw the most IPs last season with an ERA+ below 95:
1. Miles Mikolas
2. Kyle Gibson
3. Lucas Giolito
4. Lance Lynn