I would agree with that. He must want to be paid like a #2, I guess? Not sure why he’s still out there otherwise.
I would agree with that. He is a quality pitcher when he is healthy. Not sure of his status right now. The Twins moved on when his agent told them what the salary "demands" were.
You’ll have to explain the rationale behind that Kluber contract to me, because it just seems like a massive, unnecessary risk. First off, they cast aside Tanaka to sign Kluber and Tanaka was durable and reliable. But even if Kluber is healthy and an upgrade over Tanaka, how many innings can you realistically expect him to throw? 100 innings max? 15 starts??? I don’t see why you pay $11m for that. And I think after seeing what mid-range guys like Paxton actually signed for, it looks even worse. Definitely a puzzling move.
Tanaka was a real stabilizer in the rotation. Kluber could be an ace, but we haven’t seen that guy in years and it seems like a major reach to think he could be that guy again. I guess all pitchers will be on some kind of program this year given how weird 2020 was, but Kluber has to build up after 2 years off, basically. Even if totally healthy, I wonder what his best case is for workload?
The 06 Mets could have really used him.Scott Kazmir attempting another comeback.
Schlepping From Sugar Land: Scott Kazmir Once Again Tries a Comeback
The three-time All-Star is attempting to return from a four-year major league hiatus.blogs.fangraphs.com
Hope he succeeds. I became a huge fan when he made his comeback with the Indians.
Scott Kazmir attempting another comeback.
Schlepping From Sugar Land: Scott Kazmir Once Again Tries a Comeback
The three-time All-Star is attempting to return from a four-year major league hiatus.
Hope he succeeds. I became a huge fan when he made his comeback with the Indians.
Remember, Barry Zito's fastball seldom touched 90. Pitchers can get outs without having blazing fastballs. Command and control are more important than speed.
This is one reason I don't buy the Yankees as a major contender for the WS. They have Cole as their ace, and he is as good as any in the business, but they are counting on all the other guys to pitch to their ceilings, and if they don't make those goals, the team will struggle a bit. The bullpen is getting older and is not as reliable as it was.
This is one reason I don't buy the Yankees as a major contender for the WS. They have Cole as their ace, and he is as good as any in the business, but they are counting on all the other guys to pitch to their ceilings, and if they don't make those goals, the team will struggle a bit. The bullpen is getting older and is not as reliable as it was.
Yanks notes: Starters' health; Andújar; Bruce
TAMPA, Fla. -- The biggest questions in Yankees camp revolve around the health of the starting rotation, considering that Corey Kluber, Jameson Taillon and Domingo Germán combined to pitch all of one inning at the Major League level last year. There is no need to worry, according to Kluber, whowww.mlb.com
If there was DH in the NL he's a Met.One of the downfalls of being a Boras client... Where will Jackie Bradley Jr end up?
Finding a Fit for Jackie Bradley Jr.
Let’s find the best home for Bradley’s spectacular glove and okay bat.
That would allow the Mets to play 3 players at their best positions -- Conforto, Smith and Alonso.
