Starting Pitchers Left? Want Any Of Them?

[Three Run Homer]

9 hours ago, DrinkinWithFermi said:

Nope, all of the starters that would have been upgrades are gone and we came away empty-handed.

That said, I am fully expecting us to sign Chris Archer. He really feels like an Orioles type of signing.

I think there are still starters out there who would be an upgrade...over Kyle Gibson.  

[btdart20]

5 minutes ago, Three Run Homer said:

I think there are still starters out there who would be an upgrade...over Kyle Gibson.  

Now you’re just being mean!

[Owen21]

I don't see anyone on this list I would overpay for, which is why we have not signed any of these. I would think everyone wants more than what we gave Gibson. If we trade, we need a player with team control for a couple years. Again, we are forced to overpay in a trade.

By the way, I would love to see Grayson on the mound on opening day, or at least

the home opener.

[sportsfan8703]

Duffy on a Matt Harvey type deal?  Also, with Vespi being out with hernia surgery(ouch), Duffy would provide depth as a LH reliever. Seems like a good time to do one of the split MLB/MILB contracts. Bring him to ST and see what he’s got. 

[jrobb21613]

I’ve always been a fan of Zack Greinke and I know it appears he’s a shell of his former self but if we can get him at the right price I’d like to see him pitch in the Orange Black.

Edited January 11, 2023 by jrobb21613

[MarCakes21]

I doubt he's a starter at this stage, but what am I missing about David Price.  His numbers still seem generally good, K/9 and BB/9 has been steady, but is he only an overpriced reliever?  Is he not even a piggy back option guy to buy down innings for GRod and goes 2-4 innings a game?

What would a contract cost?

I also find it funny that fangraphs predicts him to pitch exactly 1 inning this year.

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, MarCakes21 said:

I doubt he's a starter at this stage, but what am I missing about David Price.  His numbers still seem generally good, K/9 and BB/9 has been steady, but is he only an overpriced reliever?  Is he not even a piggy back option guy to buy down innings for GRod and goes 2-4 innings a game?

What would a contract cost?

I also find it funny that fangraphs predicts him to pitch exactly 1 inning this year.

You might be missing the part where his agent stated Price wouldn't pitch in 2023.

https://dodgerblue.com/dodgers-free-agent-david-price-wont-pitch-during-2023-season/2022/12/07/

[sportsfan8703]

With Holt liking the slider. Do we sign Bundy and cut him loose, pun intended. Instead of a cutter he could throw the sweeper. 

[Can_of_corn]

24 minutes ago, sportsfan8703 said:

With Holt liking the slider. Do we sign Bundy and cut him loose, pun intended. Instead of a cutter he could throw the sweeper. 

I think the Sweeper has a limited shelf life.  I'd rather not double down on it.

[DrinkinWithFermi]

On 1/10/2023 at 7:04 PM, Three Run Homer said:

I think there are still starters out there who would be an upgrade...over Kyle Gibson.  

Gibson is 35 and has an uninspiring 94 ERA+ for his 10 year MLB career so it's certainly possible.

[sportsfan8703]

Trevor Bauer

[Three Run Homer]

On 1/11/2023 at 10:21 AM, Owen21 said:

I don't see anyone on this list I would overpay for, which is why we have not signed any of these. I would think everyone wants more than what we gave Gibson.

They may want more than Gibson got, but similar or better pitchers--Corey Kluber, Johnny Cueto, Wade Miley--have signed for equal or less than what we gave Gibson.   

The Gibson signing was a fiscal and baseball disaster.  

[RZNJ]

1 hour ago, sportsfan8703 said:

Trevor Bauer

Harvey had some baggage but that was a carry-on compared to 6 pieces of luggage plus a storage chest for Bauer.

[Can_of_corn]

2 minutes ago, Three Run Homer said:

They may want more than Gibson got, but similar or better pitchers--Corey Kluber, Johnny Cueto, Wade Miley--have signed for equal or less than what we gave Gibson.   

The Gibson signing was a fiscal and baseball disaster.  

Things are ever worse than I've feared if Gibson's 1 year/10M deal counts as a fisical disaster for the team.

Elias seems to want to strike quickly to secure whatever marginal free agent talent he's targeted, and Gibson did have another suitor.

[ScGO's]

1 hour ago, sportsfan8703 said:

Trevor Bauer

Any word on what teams are showing interest? I think it's worth bringing him in for an interview and seeing where his head is at