Snell vs Burnes

[Hallas]

If I had to flip a coin for them at those deals I'd be happy with either.

 

But if you made me pick I'd probably take Burnes.  He's younger and I prefer people that don't walk a lot of guys.

[Moose Milligan]

I’d go for Snell cause that’s who SG wants and I’m avoiding the argument. 

[Jagwar]

I really don't want Snell. Doesn't seem that durable. Burnes is younger and has made 28-33-32-32 starts the last 4 years. 

Question: Can the O's give Burnes a qualifying offer?

[Can_of_corn]

4 minutes ago, Jagwar said:

I really don't want Snell. Doesn't seem that durable. Burnes is younger and has made 28-33-32-32 starts the last 4 years. 

Question: Can the O's give Burnes a qualifying offer?

Of course they can, and will.

That was why I mentioned the draft pick earlier.

[sportsfan8703]

Even a “down year” for Burnes, like some perceived,  was still good enough for 2nd in the CYA and 8 IP of 1 ER ball in the playoffs. 

We have a good relationship with Burnes. We know how to load manage him. 

Perfect partnership. Perfect dude to pair with our young bats. 

[waroriole]

Burnes. He’s two years younger, and more dependable but still has less mileage on his arm. The drop in K rate does give me pause, but Snell’s injury history gives me a lot more pause. 

[Sports Guy]

I agree that this is close for all the reasons that have been stated.

I Give the slight edge to Snell because of stuff, Ks and the swing and miss.

The idea that he’s a lefty only matters so much because Burnes is elite vs lefties.

I don’t like 6 years for Burnes but I would give him 4 or 5 for 35-40M a year, so adding the 6th year and lowering the AAV wouldn’t be terrible.

 

[jabba72]

Snell only pitched 104 innings this year and turns 32 this offseason. Free agent pitching is a premium, but thats not exactly a great candidate for a $140m deal. I'll go with Burnes, even if he has his own risks.

[Sports Guy]

Just now, jabba72 said:

Snell only pitched 104 innings this year and turns 32 this offseason. Free agent pitching is a premium, but thats not exactly a great candidate for a $140m deal. I'll go with Burnes, even if he has his own risks.

Snell also signed very late in ST..that effected his IP