Is extending Tillman now a priority?

[Bahama O's Fan]

Now is the time to buy low before he picks it up later on in the season. He's not pitching well and it would be a good time to give him some security.

[Redskins Rick]

Now is the time to buy low before he picks it up later on in the season. He's not pitching well and it would be a good time to give him some security.

So the reason he isn't pitching well, is his contract status? Really?

[Babypowder]

But why would he extend while he isn't playing well? He's a ways away from free agency, I'd think he'd have to be blown away to sign an extension now.

Also, he's not that good.

[Aglets]

But why would he extend while he isn't playing well? He's a ways away from free agency, I'd think he'd have to be blown away to sign an extension now.

Also, he's not that good.

Does Tillman look more like Arrieta to you or more like Brad Bergesen?

[Nevermore]

I'm more interested in extending Chen.

[CA-ORIOLE]

I'm more interested in extending Chen.

He's not a buy low candidate. How about Norris, Everth Cabrera, Pearce and De Aza? Gotta think outside the box a little.

[Just Regular]

Jones three years ago happened around Memorial Day so we are coming into the Duquette zone for this if there's anyone he's interested in committing to long term.

[Morgan423]

But why would he extend while he isn't playing well? He's a ways away from free agency, I'd think he'd have to be blown away to sign an extension now.

Also, he's not that good.

I wouldn't describe Tillman as "not that good." Last 3 seasons, he has ERA+ of 144, 110, 117... I suspect his true ability is in that range, and there is good value there, if we can get him at a good price. Statwise he's not ace level but is significantly better than league average, like a low number 2 or a pretty good number 3.

[Redskins Rick]

I wouldn't describe Tillman as "not that good." Last 3 seasons, he has ERA+ of 144, 110, 117... I suspect his true ability is in that range, and there is good value there, if we can get him at a good price. Statwise he's not ace level but is significantly better than league average, like a low number 2 or a pretty good number 3.

He was also beat the 2014 Cy Young winner in game 1 of the Playoffs last season.

[Babypowder]

I wouldn't describe Tillman as "not that good." Last 3 seasons, he has ERA+ of 144, 110, 117... I suspect his true ability is in that range, and there is good value there, if we can get him at a good price. Statwise he's not ace level but is significantly better than league average, like a low number 2 or a pretty good number 3.

Personally, I don't rely on ERA to evaluate pitchers. His peripherals are pretty mediocre and he's been helped greatly by excellent defenses behind him. Too many flyballs and not enough missed bats.

[Crazysilver03]

He was also beat the 2014 Cy Young winner in game 1 of the Playoffs last season.

And what? That doesn't mean much.

[Crazysilver03]

I don't see a reason to extend Tillman. Would rather just ride him until free agency.

[Redskins Rick]

I don't see a reason to extend Tillman. Would rather just ride him until free agency.

If we can get a knock our socks off Bedard like trade for Chris, then pull the trigger.

Otherwise, ride him and then closer to free agency, look at the team, your prospect depth and then make the call to negotiate or not.

[Crazysilver03]

If we can get a knock our socks off Bedard like trade for Chris, then pull the trigger.

Otherwise, ride him and then closer to free agency, look at the team, your prospect depth and then make the call to negotiate or not.

Well, it will be option B. No way someone gives up a huge return for Tillman.

[Redskins Rick]

Well, it will be option B. No way someone gives up a huge return for Tillman.

Most likely not, but mistakes happen, Seattle did it with Bedard.