Karns to IL (forearm strain), Phillips up

[interloper]

Just now, atomic said:

I think Karns is Nick Johnson like signing. I doubt we see Karns again. 

There's a throwback.

[atomic]

7 minutes ago, Philip said:

I’m very happy with this signing. If it turns into nothing, it’s only 800k about ~ 1/10th of one WAR. 

Compare with 3 foolish Million guaranteed to Tillman, and win or lose, this transaction is a huge step in the right direction.

 

8 minutes ago, Philip said:

I’m very happy with this signing. If it turns into nothing, it’s only 800k about ~ 1/10th of one WAR. 

Compare with 3 foolish Million guaranteed to Tillman, and win or lose, this transaction is a huge step in the right direction.

Tillman had some big seasons with us. I would rather throw 3 million away on him than 800k on Karns.  But in either case a waste of money. 

[Can_of_corn]

6 minutes ago, Frobby said:

As usual, you’re the wide-eyed optimist.     I’m expecting the arm amputation to be announced shortly.   

Yep, this is me every morning after my coffee.

[Going Underground]

Could have been worse. We could have signed Sale to a huge contract. Now getting booed at Fenway. 

[Philip]

1 minute ago, atomic said:

 

Tillman had some big seasons with us. I would rather throw 3 million away on him than 800k on Karns.  But in either case a waste of money. 

Yes he had some good seasons for us, but that is no justification on wasting 3 million guaranteed dollars when he has Shown that his arm is toast. Also, please remember that the only other offer he received was a minor-league offer from the Tigers. Even if we thought that he could come back, a guaranteed major-league deal was unnecessary in addition to being unjustified.

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, Philip said:

Yes he had some good seasons for us, but that is no justification on wasting 3 million guaranteed dollars when he has Shown that his arm is toast. Also, please remember that the only other offer he received was a minor-league offer from the Tigers. Even if we thought that he could come back, a guaranteed major-league deal was unnecessary in addition to being unjustified.

Not that it means anything in the grand scheme of things but it was the Twins and Phillies that made offers to Tillman.

https://973espn.com/phillies-reportedly-make-offer-to-pitcher-chris-tillman/

[interloper]

1 minute ago, Can_of_corn said:

Not that it means anything in the grand scheme of things but it was the Twins and Phillies that made offers to Tillman.

https://973espn.com/phillies-reportedly-make-offer-to-pitcher-chris-tillman/

I think he meant after his release he got picked up by the Tigers. And then promptly released. 

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, interloper said:

I think he meant after his release he got picked up by the Tigers. And then promptly released. 

That was the Rangers. 

[interloper]

6 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

That was the Rangers. 

That's a botch!

[Moose Milligan]

Shocked that he couldn't stay healthy.  

[interloper]

Well, Phillips should be more useful out of the bullpen anyway. 

[Tony-OH]

1 hour ago, Going Underground said:

Karns was signed as a starter and after like a week the Orioles basically said he can;t start due to issues. This was a worthless signing.

Well it was a low risk move so anything he can provide to bide some time for actual prospects is a good thing. Hopefully Phillips will look better than he did last year. He'll to show much better command and consistent break on his slider.

[makoman]

1 hour ago, Frobby said:

Jeez, he’s a delicate little flower.    Hopefully we’ll get enough innings out of him to justify his $850 k.

I can't say this about a guy who lost part of his rib to pitching.

Maybe for once a forearm strain is just a forearm strain. 

[Going Underground]

Sale  lasted 4 innings in the Boston home opener. We need a guy like that to eat innings. 

[Tony-OH]

24 minutes ago, atomic said:

 

Tillman had some big seasons with us. I would rather throw 3 million away on him than 800k on Karns.  But in either case a waste of money. 

This is just silly.