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  1. cmoss84
    Mejia seems to struggle getting through 5 inn almost every single game he pitches in. He is a mid-4's ERA guy. ERA counts for something, especially with a really good defense behind you. If Lynn makes 30 starts and throws 180 inn with an ERA in the low 4's, doesn't that seem to be an improvement over Mejia? I am cheering for Mejia to take the next step-and he very well might. But Lynn is an improvement over Mejia, and might mean 2-3 more wins on the season...which is the difference in getting a wild card bid or not.
  2. cmoss84
    Not many players these days spend their entire career for one club. Joe seems like the type of guy who would appreciate/value doing so. I would put my money on one of two outcomes after this year: retiring or taking a cheap one year contract for one last WS run. 6'6" guys usually don't play into their late 30's either.
  3. cmoss84
    Maybe this is the wrong way to look at things, but the division he pitched in had some pretty good hitting teams (Cubs/Reds/Brewers) and he pitched pretty well against some AL teams as well in inter league play. I would be confident when he pitches against the white sox, tigers, royals, and most AL teams. Much more confident than when our current 3-5 pitchers are on the bump.
  4. cmoss84
    I'm sure they don't ever fully disclose all terms of any contract being offered. 2 years/12 million might be what was guaranteed. Incentives might have bumped it to 12 million/year. There might have been a 3rd year player option. Who knows. No use speculating with so many uncertainties. I'm just glad we are still having conversations with SP free agents. Something is going to happen. Soon. I can feel it.
  5. cmoss84
    The real wildcard that will effect the lineup the most is Buxton. Does he start off cold in the 1st half? Does he hit well at the bottom of the lineup but struggle to hit at the top? Who is hitting ahead of him-does he have slow runners on the pads in front of him? There are quite a few posts throughout these threads with everyone's ideal lineup-and a lot of them make a lot of sense. I think ideally, if Buxton can handle it, he hits leadoff and someone with at least decent speed hits 8 and 9 so that we can watch him run. Here's my take if he can handle lead-off duties: Buxton CF Mauer 1B Dozier 2B Sano 3B Rosario LF Morrison DH Castro/Garver (50/50 split) Kepler RF Polanco SS
  6. cmoss84
    good to know-thanks
  7. cmoss84
    Sorry if this has already been mentioned in this thread, but has anyone heard anything new on his chances of being suspended or when it might happen?
  8. cmoss84
    How do you like your eggs? Odorizzi.
  9. cmoss84
    Interesting thought, but changing someone's swing can take a LONG time. I can see this taking more effect to young prospects in the minors. Guys that have been around a while might not adjust well/fast or want to change their swing.
  10. cmoss84
    This is why guys like Archer are going to cost so much in trades...
  11. cmoss84
    https://www.mlb.com/news/yu-darvish-signs-with-cubs/c-266253950 This article says the Dodgers offered a six year deal as well. We are not the only ones he passed up.
  12. cmoss84
    Didn't the Dodgers offer a 6 year deal as well? It sounds like (who knows if it's true) we were one of a handful of teams that offered $100 million + contracts. I don't see how people are upset with that. He chose the Cubs over us and those other teams. I don't fault our FO and I don't fault Darvish for going the Cubs. Why wouldn't you want to? That being said, we better get on it and sign a FA pitcher or two, or this is going to be a tough year.
  13. cmoss84
    Are you really saying you would want Gibson over Lynn, Cobb or Arrieta for this year and beyond?
  14. cmoss84
    A few things here: * I doubt anyone gives Darvish 7/175. * People are waaay too hopeful on our young pup AAA and AA pitchers to make an impact this year. * Don't people think we can do better than having Gibson as our #5? * People are underestimating Lynn and Cobb, who are really solid 3's. * I wouldn't mind signing Vargas or Tillman to a one year contract to be our #5, IF we also sign one of the top 4 FAs.
  15. cmoss84
    I wouldn't mind throwing some dollars at Todd Frazier...can play 1st or 3rd with good power and a good glove. Seems like a good dude as well. Are these FA going to sign? Holy smokes.
  16. cmoss84
    How would you rank the Cubs, Brewers, Reds, Rockies and D-Backs offenses compared to AL teams? Lynn pitched well against all of them last year (he also had 2 QS against the Red Sox). Don't get me wrong, I would rather have Darvish than Lynn and/or Cobb. But at the same time, people are selling them short. I think both Lynn and Cobb are borderline 2/3 guys, not 4/5 guys.
  17. cmoss84
    Who is everyone here predicting will be the closer? 7th and 8th inn guys? Or do you think it will be a mixed bag depending on each game's unique circumstances? I think Rodney starts as the closer but has a short leash. Reed the next guy in place. I think Busenitz/Rogers are the 7th inn guys. I love the depth we have!
  18. cmoss84
    This would be my dream scenerio: Sign Darvish for 3 years/100 Trade Gordon/Granite/Jay/Wade for Cole Darvish Cole Santana Berrios Mejia/Gonsalves
  19. cmoss84
    C- Garver/Rortvedt 50/50 1B/DH- Rooker/Sano/Kiriloff 2B- Dozier (will be his last year) SS- Javier 3B- Lewis OF- Rosario/Buxton/Kepler/Baddoo/Kiriloff *This will be the last year these 3 are together Gordon/Wade/Polanco/Granite/Jay etc. need to get traded for Cole.
  20. cmoss84
    He probably won't. But if he does, it might be because he is being offered far more/year in the 3 year deal...like 33 vs. 22-25. Especially if the 3rd year is a player option-he could still have time for one more "large" contract.
  21. cmoss84
    I would be very hesitant to offer a 4, 5, or even 6 year deal. I would rather overpay on a 2 or 3 year deal that may or may not include a player option. Something like 2/66 with a player option for 3rd year, making it a 3/99 contract. I really like Darvish and would love getting him, but he is no spring chicken anymore.
  22. cmoss84
    Sorry, forgot the other part. The Rosenthal bit was meant to go along with the Iglesias rumors. Iglesias could close this year. Rosenthal the next if we don't keep him... I just think getting him on the cheap(ish) would be a good investment, just like the Pineda signing, like you mentioned.
  23. cmoss84
    I hope they bite the bullet and go for Holland or Rosenthal vs. signing 2 or 3 low end guys. We have enough young guys to not have to do that... We might have to overspend, but if we don't get Darvish, paying a few extra million for one of these guys might be worth it.
  24. cmoss84
    crap.
  25. cmoss84
    Would love to see them add Trevor Rosenthal and Swarzak on 2 year deals for a total of around 20mil. TR: 2/14 AS: 2/6
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