Jason Schmidt?

[Rdsxmbnt]

If the Giants fall out of the race, would they make Schmidt available? He leads the NL in ERA and would drastically improve the rotation. I believe hes a FA at the end of the year too? Does he still have his explosive fastball or has he changed as a pitcher?

[yankeessuck013]

not interested, we'd have to give up too much for a rental, and if we're trading for any pitcher it should be willis.

[jsinger121]

He does not have the fastball he once had. I would also say no to a rental like him.

[Teddyballgame10]

He'de get dominated in the Al if he cant throw as hard

[Cocos Disciples]

He likely wouldn't get dominated, but he might not have the same kind of stats. He'd be a 13-15 win pitcher with a 3.50-4 ERA IMO.

[Mr Crunchy]

in may he was hitting 95 all day every day

his last couple starts he was around 92,no better

 

i'd take him if we can get him a 2yr extension

[SchillingIsTheNatural]

He likely wouldn't get dominated' date=' but he might not have the same kind of stats. He'd be a 13-15 win pitcher with a 3.50-4 ERA IMO.[/quote']

 

I completely agree. Perhaps he wouldn't dominate the AL like he does the NL but he will not get killed. The top pitchers in the NL can pitch in the AL.....Dontrelle Willis, Jason Schmidt, Brandon Webb, John Smoltz, Roy Oswalt, Roger Clemens.....they wouldn't necessarily have the same ERA but based on the offensive scoring they would probably win just as many games.

[Mr Crunchy]

agreed

power guys seem to fare well but you cant expect the same #s

ive never seen the 2 leagues farther apart in talent as they are now

 

hes going today in la against the hated dodgers

if hes got anything left he'll show it today

[Cocos Disciples]

I think it's pretty clear this guy can still pitch, his numbers are very good:

 

6-4, 2.69 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, .212 BAA, 120 1/3 IP, 102 K, 41 BB, 10 HR,

VORP: 43 (3rd in MLB for pitchers, behind only Webb and Santana)

[Red Sox Rulz]

We have enough on the farm........lets not trade for either schmidt or wills. We'll be just fine.

[BoSox34]

I heard a rumor yesterday of him possibly going to the White Sox, personally if I had to choose either D-train or Schmidt, I would go with Willis because he's younger and I don't think he has reached his prime yet. Schmidt could be a good option for the right price but he isn't worth jeopardizing the future. I would rather see them acquire a 4th-5th starter than risk the farm system on Jason Schmidt.