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So why aren't we pissed off that the owners didn't go after Cole?
That may be true and if it is I hope at that point we get something in return for him.My initial point was made to address the question concerning if the Rangers were "done with top quality powered moves after Rendon mishap." To me the acquisition of Kluber does not fall into that category.
I also hope Kluber pitches like an ace. The downside of that is that means he gets out of here and signs a big contract somewhere else in a couple of years.
Verlander's was at 3.82 when he was traded. But what you say is valid but I am hoping the year off actually rejuvenates his arm.One thing to keep in mind is that prior to Kluber's injury last May, his ERA was at 5.80. Also, his last 17 starts in 2018 saw him put up a good ERA of 3.75, good but not ace-like.
I doubt we would trade him while we pursue a WC berth. The most we would get would probably be a draft pick as compensation.That may be true and if it is I hope at that point we get something in return for him.
We heard in real dollars that it was close but no disagreement about length of contract.We did lowball him, you said so yourself. We went in with a lowball offer that was worse than everyone had already stated (everyone knew he already had a 7 year offer on the table) and expected to be able to use that lowball as a starting point. If I were his agent I wouldn't have felt the need to allow Texas a second chance to waste my time either.
Bottom line, we did lowball both years and dollars. Why even bother dealing with that team? Texas hopefully learned a valuable lesson, and that is if you REALLY want something then you do what it takes to get it. You don't try to get cute.
So why aren't we pissed off that the owners didn't go after Cole?
No one wanted to go 7+ years for a pitcher?
I guess my point is, I don't understand why there's been such a blowback because we didn't "do what it takes" to get Rendon, but when it comes to Cole, not giving out an absurd contract makes more sense.
Good question. He would make up for everything and more because of his glove for not getting Rendon.what would you be willing to trade to the Rockies for Nolan Arenado and his 7 year $234M contract?
what would you be willing to trade to the Rockies for Nolan Arenado and his 7 year $234M contract?
according to the article on Bleacher Report & Evan Grant it would have to start with one of: Sam Huff, Josh Jung, Cole Winn or Hans Crouse and then depending on which the Rockies selected it would either from a group of Solak, Walker, Ornelas or Basabe or a group of Palumbo, Burke or Allard. and there would probably have to be another prospect like Garcia or Florentino.I'm not high on Leody Tavares, so I'd start there and gauge interest
Odor would like to offer Solak too. lolaccording to the article on Bleacher Report & Evan Grant it would have to start with one of: Sam Huff, Josh Jung, Cole Winn or Hans Crouse and then depending on which the Rockies selected it would either from a group of Solak, Walker, Ornelas or Basabe or a group of Palumbo, Burke or Allard. and there would probably have to be another prospect like Garcia or Florentino.
expensive but worth it.
personally I would offer Crouse, Solak, Walker and Florentino as my initial offer
not my suggestion just based on Grant's suggestions. if the Rockies would take Odor in this trade scenario hell I would throw in $18M to get it doneOdor would like to offer Solak too. lol
according to the article on Bleacher Report & Evan Grant it would have to start with one of: Sam Huff, Josh Jung, Cole Winn or Hans Crouse and then depending on which the Rockies selected it would either from a group of Solak, Walker, Ornelas or Basabe or a group of Palumbo, Burke or Allard. and there would probably have to be another prospect like Garcia or Florentino.
expensive but worth it.
personally I would offer Crouse, Solak, Walker and Florentino as my initial offer
I thought we weren't suppose to even mention the possibility of DonaldsonI hate to give up the farm for Arenado. Better to overspend on Donaldson
So why aren't we pissed off that the owners didn't go after Cole?
We heard in real dollars that it was close but no disagreement about length of contract.
More of what I am saying is perception of offer although yes not our best offer was not as bad as perceived
I think Rendon wanted to play with Trout and Ohtani
One reason not to always go in rebuild mode even if guys are not extended in what some day is a timely fashion
Nothing. Stupid money for a guy who's home/road splits say he will be a bust anywhere but CO.what would you be willing to trade to the Rockies for Nolan Arenado and his 7 year $234M contract?