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QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 10:32 PM) Gavin and Phil have ERA's over 5. We are not winning a whole lot of those games, especially lately. What exactly are they doing for us this year that couldn't be done by replacements? So you expect Gavin to keep pitching like he has been?

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 10:28 PM) I don't really remember Gavin being quite this bad, but I may be mistaken. I don't think it's out of the realm of possibilities that a guy could come in and put up a 4.2 era over the course of a year. When Gavin's pitches arent working then he plays this bad. Sure but the guys who you could throw in there could struggle alot.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 10:25 PM) Teams do this all the time, guys...the world doesn't end if a guy comes in and gives up 4 runs. He's still a professional pitcher...he's not going to give up like 100 runs in one inning. And if he does, well, it still costs the same as Gavin Floyd and Phil Humber's losses do everytime they pitch. Well thats just plain not true. Gavin goes through these streaks all the time. Sometimes he is just plain nasty. He doesnt pitch like this everytime.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 10:22 PM) Why would this decision have to be made now? Basically you'd be banking on someone showing you enough throughout the remainder of the year and then in the spring to make that decision then. It could be someone we get from trading Floyd or another player. It could be someone we sign in the offseason for $4 million a year. You've got Danks/Sale and you sign another guy, throw in the Feathered Serpent, and then hope a guy like Castro makes strides. Otherwise, maybe you have Humber back on track. I know the knee-jerk reaction is to panic, but we do have some people that can step in, just like Humber did last year, Quintana has this year, etc. Ofcourse you dont have to make it now. You just seemed like you had a few guys in mind. In the end I dont think thats whats going to happen.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 10:19 PM) Right now, the next starter in would clearly be Axelrod. Option 1A would have to be either Stewart or Santiago, but then you're going to get the game to the pen in the 4th or 5th. Option 2 would be Simon Castro, but can you really go to a AA pitcher in the heat of a pennant race? Didn't we already learn that lesson with Jackson for Hudson/Holmberg ONCE already? Woops forgot about Axelrod. Im pretty excited about Simon Castro. But he needs more time in the minors. Molina is getting hammered in AA.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 10:15 PM) This year we've had two starters worth a crap and Quintana for a few good abbreviated starts. I would expect we could piece together 3 guys that could give us what Floyd/Humber/Danks has produced for us thus far. You would think that. Or it could be quite the opposite. What prospects did you want up? Castro or Molina?

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 10:10 PM) How so? What do you think we're getting by with right now? 3 guys who are pitching well right now and 2 guys who arent. Basically if your scenario happened you would have 2 reliable guys(if Danks pitches like he can). The prospects are a toss up(I hope you arent thinking about having Molina come up). Im interested in the vet you had in mind.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 10:05 PM) Yeah, pretty much. Sale/Danks/medium priced vet/prospect/prospect Basically conceding that year. Awesome.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 10:04 PM) Man that is just not cool. :lolhitting

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 10:02 PM) Dunn, Rios and Danks I expect to be worth it. I expect to dump Gavin and Peavy to walk or sign something team-friendly. Our rotation could actually get pretty cheap with the deception of Danksy. Who do you replace them with? Or are you just going to throw bodies in there and see who sticks?

If we can get to their bullpen with a lead in these next few games we should be in good shape.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 10:01 PM) You obviously care enough to come here every day and post. You could at least not take exception to typographical errors caused by typing on a freaking tablet and stick to the baseball opinions. Unfortunately for you I wont

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 09:57 PM) Sorry, iPad. You're making quite an impression around here. and I care why?

Nice win!

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 09:55 PM) No, I'm well-aware of them. There won't be an left after this year. Was that last sentence suppose to make sense?

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 09:51 PM) Luckily for you, I'm not putting in an application. There are certain players worth the money...is Miguel Cabrera worth the contract? The Tigers were ridiculous to trade cost - controlled talent for him...dombrowski obviously does not know how to run a franchise. Did you forget about the other contracts that are monstrous? I bet Kenny and Jerry dont want to give a 7 year contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars to a player right now. Ill take the cost controlled guy who hasnt even reached his potential yet.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 09:48 PM) But your entire post was based on him being a rental. It was based on you trading a cost controlled talent for someone who is about to have an albatross of a contract. Im just thankful you arent GM. Thats not how franchises are run.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 09:47 PM) What do you suppose I meant by the window, Genius I know exactly what you mean. I think its asinine.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 09:45 PM) I'd deal him for Wright if we could have the window. You would deal him for a rental? Cool

Jordan with another hit

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 09:38 PM) Cubs hitters are getting schooled by Phil Coke. SMH. Firing their hitting coach has worked wonders so far

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 09:36 PM) That's clearly what Marty meant when he referred to "his entire professional career." I think its silly he is throwing that into the equation

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 09:33 PM) Minor League service counts as pro ball. I don't think he'll be an elite offensive force. Aw hell

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 12, 2012 -> 09:30 PM) I don't think the game can be moved to Charlotte. Hahaha good one

Well that was easy AJ!