bmags Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 So we're at this point of the season. 1) Jimmy Nelson Dodgers liked him enough last year to give him a shot, based on his bullpens in milwaukee post shoulder ripping off his body. His fastball was slower at 92, but he featured a much better curveball. Then he hurt his back and womp womp was out for 2020 so we don't know, then the dodgers didn't pick up his option that wasn't that expensive. Not a good sign! but this is GARBAGE DUMP PITCHERS 2) Folty He completely lost his fastball and was awful. But what this post presupposes is...maybe he didn't? JK He's probably trash 3) Matt Moore He was really good to start 2019, then tore his meniscus. He was really good in the NPB last year, and wikipedia says he's a free agent. Remember when he was really good way back when? Probably still is. 4) Trevor Williams There is only one number that matters here, he is 29. That is not particularly young, but hey. Pirates pitchers that had some talent started to do better last year. Not williams, he was garbage. But maybe he won't be. 5. Anibal Sanchez So his fastball declined a full mph into the danger zone of below 90 last year. The only thing that I think is optimistic about a 37 year old pitcher with a LOT of mileage, is if he isn't completely done, wouldn't it make sense that perhaps it was due to the start/stop/start/stop of 2020? No? Probably right. 6. Chase Anderson - Objectively horrible last year but his stuff still looked fine? People barrelled up everything. Maybe we can just say "2020 shrug"? Thank you for your time. And before you ask "what about?". If they are good, they are not allowed here! Other guy I thought about: Tommy Milone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagahRagah Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 I lol'd pretty hard at that title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetkincaid Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Geez... Just re sign Rodon and Mazara and be done with it. I don't think it's going to get any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 11 minutes ago, chetkincaid said: Geez... Just re sign Rodon and Mazara and be done with it. I don't think it's going to get any better. I'd take Moore or Nelson over Rodon, personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Jordan Yamamoto was just DFAed, I’d take a chance on him. Chris Archer too possibly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 They're gonna bring in another starter and a couple on minor league deals. They should have a good shot at Folty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: They're gonna bring in another starter and a couple on minor league deals. They should have a good shot at Folty. I don't know why, I just feel so bad for that guy. To fall off a cliff right when your team arrives, has to just be the worst feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, bmags said: I don't know why, I just feel so bad for that guy. To fall off a cliff right when your team arrives, has to just be the worst feeling. Self inflicted wound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 32 minutes ago, bmags said: I'd take Moore or Nelson over Rodon, personally. I agree. And I can't believe we are this point where are wishfully thinking about guys who are like plan G, H, I basically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Self inflicted wound. baseball players man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, manbearpuig said: I agree. And I can't believe we are this point where are wishfully thinking about guys who are like plan G, H, I basically. I don't want to act like this is wishful thinking. This is profoundly depressing. But baseball is particularly fun to look for rebound guys, so here this all is. I mean we are going to look back at this thread and these guys are likely all 100% awful or not in the league. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Just now, bmags said: I don't want to act like this is wishful thinking. This is profoundly depressing. But baseball is particularly fun to look for rebound guys, so here this all is. I mean we are going to look back at this thread and these guys are likely all 100% awful or not in the league. For sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: They're gonna bring in another starter and a couple on minor league deals. They should have a good shot at Folty. This has been what i've wanted. Daddy likey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Self inflicted wound. What happened with him? I read where Twins have interest in him also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, fathom said: What happened with him? I read where Twins have interest in him also Off the field stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Off the field stuff. $10 it involves a truck! It's always a truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrad Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 27 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: They're gonna bring in another starter and a couple on minor league deals. They should have a good shot at Folty. Thank you HLL the insight and info you bring to this site is always interesting and helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 This might be dumb question, but Folty is a MiLB deal right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 I'm fine with Reynaldo, as long as his velocity returns to 2019. If he could throw a quality start 50% of the time, then that gives our team a great chance to win half of his starts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveno89 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 hour ago, bmags said: So we're at this point of the season. 1) Jimmy Nelson Dodgers liked him enough last year to give him a shot, based on his bullpens in milwaukee post shoulder ripping off his body. His fastball was slower at 92, but he featured a much better curveball. Then he hurt his back and womp womp was out for 2020 so we don't know, then the dodgers didn't pick up his option that wasn't that expensive. Not a good sign! but this is GARBAGE DUMP PITCHERS 2) Folty He completely lost his fastball and was awful. But what this post presupposes is...maybe he didn't? JK He's probably trash 3) Matt Moore He was really good to start 2019, then tore his meniscus. He was really good in the NPB last year, and wikipedia says he's a free agent. Remember when he was really good way back when? Probably still is. 4) Trevor Williams There is only one number that matters here, he is 29. That is not particularly young, but hey. Pirates pitchers that had some talent started to do better last year. Not williams, he was garbage. But maybe he won't be. 5. Anibal Sanchez So his fastball declined a full mph into the danger zone of below 90 last year. The only thing that I think is optimistic about a 37 year old pitcher with a LOT of mileage, is if he isn't completely done, wouldn't it make sense that perhaps it was due to the start/stop/start/stop of 2020? No? Probably right. 6. Chase Anderson - Objectively horrible last year but his stuff still looked fine? People barrelled up everything. Maybe we can just say "2020 shrug"? Thank you for your time. And before you ask "what about?". If they are good, they are not allowed here! Other guy I thought about: Tommy Milone. Toss in Chris Archer and Mike Leake to the scrap heap as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxBlanco Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, fathom said: This might be dumb question, but Folty is a MiLB deal right? I’m assuming he’d get a major league deal somewhere, but I could be wrong. I thought @Harold's Leg Lift was saying he could be a major league deal and then we could also sign some guys to MiLB deals on top of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 I think he's looking at a minor league deal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxBlanco Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: I think he's looking at a minor league deal. I stand corrected. Thanks for clearing that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminor3rd Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 FWIW it just came out yesterday that Moore broke off negotiations with SoftBank to consider MLB offers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Eminor3rd said: FWIW it just came out yesterday that Moore broke off negotiations with SoftBank to consider MLB offers *suggestive eyebrows* seems like a sf giants pickup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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