The Case for Justin Verlander (Pros / Cons)

[wildbillhiccup]

1 minute ago, interloper said:

Exactly. The O's don't pay that amount of money for starting pitchers, end of story. It's not how they choose to allocate funds, and it's not going to suddenly change today.

I hear ya, but I just don't understand this strategy. Tell me how a fleet of Hyundai's is better than a single BMW? 

[interloper]

Just now, wildbillhiccup said:

I hear ya, but I just don't understand this strategy. Tell me how a fleet of Hyundai's is better than a single BMW? 

No argument here. 

[Frobby]

4 minutes ago, wildbillhiccup said:

I hear ya, but I just don't understand this strategy. Tell me how a fleet of Hyundai's is better than a single BMW? 

If you can only take the BMW out of the garage every fifth day?

[wildbillhiccup]

Just now, Frobby said:

If you can only take the BMW out of the garage every fifth day?

Well, we'd be pairing it with a Honda (Bundy) and a Mazda (Gausman) so there's that 

[Grt 2BA FL Gator]

I would love Verlander as a fan. I think he makes some sense considering we need to grab some pitchers in the offseason anyway. Works for this stretch run and the future. I would be stoked if we did it honestly. Would he waive the no trade clause?

[MDK02]

I haven't heard any rumors of us being in on any players. DD is keeping things hush hush or he's not being too active.

[foxfield]

MLB radio talked about this when a caller from Fla asked about the Os. Their verdict was no way. Impossible. Out of the question. 

 

 

So i so I guess we are getting him. 

 

But seriously. Money is reasonable and he fits the go for it window. Oh and I might ask Manny if he would commit to stayin if we got Verlander...Give em Chance since Buck will never use him anyway. Lol

[Teddy OBP]

2 hours ago, wildbillhiccup said:

I hear ya, but I just don't understand this strategy. Tell me how a fleet of Hyundai's is better than a single BMW? 

I think it's mostly because the history of large-contract FA pitching acquisitions is pretty terrible.  Lots of regrettable signings.

[wildbillhiccup]

2 minutes ago, pdiddy said:

I think it's mostly because the history of large-contract FA pitching acquisitions is pretty terrible.  Lots of regrettable signings.

We'd only be on the hook for three years. It really doesn't seem like that much of a risk to me for a pitcher of his caliber. 

[Teddy OBP]

I agree. I wanted to claim him on waivers and force the discussion. The history just isn't great...especially given who holds the Os record for largest FA contract.

[tntoriole]

Verlander to Rockies for AAA  Noel Cuevas and Tigers pay 20 mil of remaining 60 on contract...if Verlander waives no trade clause  ...per Ken Rosenthal 

[wildbillhiccup]

4 minutes ago, tntoriole said:

Verlander to Rockies for AAA  Noel Cuevas and Tigers pay 20 mil of remaining 60 on contract...if Verlander waives no trade clause  ...per Ken Rosenthal 

Cuevas is their 28th overall prospect. So it's basically just a salary dump. Very disappointing the Orioles weren't in on this if this was the asking price. 

[TradeAngelos]

3/40 is a heck of a lot more appealing than 3/60, I can say that much. 

 

[Richmond Bird 9]

Be creative, don't  ask for any money back.

We trade them Mark Trumbo as a PTBNL (and his 26 mil over 2 yrs). Also they can pick out one of the 6 pitchers with no options (NOT named Castro) and can have the option to pick one player from the 21-23 players that need to be protected from the rule 5 draft (we can protect 10 players first).

[ArtVanDelay]

1 hour ago, tntoriole said:

Verlander to Rockies for AAA  Noel Cuevas and Tigers pay 20 mil of remaining 60 on contract...if Verlander waives no trade clause  ...per Ken Rosenthal 

On his twitter?  I don't see that.