moonslav59
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Well, the Sox used Pivetta that way: His first 11 RP outings: 4 times he went ito his 3rd inning or completed 3 innings, then he went... 3.1 4.0 5.0 1.0 5.0 Then started a game for 7.1 4.0 in the pen then started 2 games (4.1 & 5.0), then 5.0 0.2 2.0 3.0 Then he finished the season starting. In 2022, Houck had these outing from the pen: 3.0 4.0 3.0 before becoming the finisher and 8th inning guy. In 2021, Whitlock pitched numerous games into or up to 3 IP, but most were 1-2 IP.In 2022, after being demoted from the rotation, he pitched many games of 2-2.2 IP. In 2022, Crawford only pitched 9 games in relief, but that included: 2.0, 3.0, 2.0, 5.1, In 2023, these in relief: 3.0, 6.1, 4.0, 2.1
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At least they are usually not $15-25M a year/
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With the 2024 rotation, I foresee many more opportunities for 3-5 inning relief jobs.
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I'm not thinking Jordan, Paulino or Mata will amount to much, but there is a risk they might. I like Urquidy's ability to eat innings and allow Houck or Crawford to be in the pen, more often. I wish we could do better, but at $3.8M arb, he fits the profile, IMO.
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He'd be a 3-5 innings guy in the pen, so it's like starting, anyway.
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I suggested Jordan, because he seems blocked. Giving Paulino & Jordan would be a gross overpay according to BTV, but I might do it. (If they want Mata, I'd go Jordan & Mata.)
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Not every pitcher he has acquired, this winter are high K guys.
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The value of Craw in the pen is worth it, IMO. If the guy sucks, DFA him and then move Craw to the rotation.
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^Yes, he was hurt and apparently pitched while injured, for a while. I know he's not a high K man, and you and Brez value that more than I do, but from 2021-2022, he posted these numbers: 21-11 3.81 (1.098 WHIP) 4.42 FIP 48 GS and 271 IP 105 ERA+ 3.9 K:BB He's pretty close to Houck, and having Houck in the pen is a big plus.
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Trade or DFA Mate. Trade for Slaten, so he can go to AAA. Start bernardino in AAA. 1-2 will be on the IL. Push Houck and Crawford to the pen. It wouldn't hurt to start Schreiber in the AAA pen, either.
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He may not fit the Brez profile, but he's better than many we have, right now, and if he can push Houck to the pen, he's worth it.
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There have been rumors of an Urquidy trade for months, down here. They do have SP'er depth, so I could see them trading him for a prospect. Urquidy for Jordan and or Paulino?
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That's probably the right price range they are looking at. Hey, sign 2-3 like him, and maybe 1 will be trade worthy at the deadline.
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I would be fine with it, especially Anthony and Teel.
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I'm guessing Paxton, but maybe Lorenzen or Junis gets the nod.
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Agreed. That's why I think Criswell takes his slot. (I did not even list him on my SP depth chart.)
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Locking up Bello and Casas makes a lot of sense. I might also try to extend Pivetta to 2-3 more years, but I'm not sure what he'd agree to. Everyone else seems too risky to lock up beyond their years of control (Wong, Duran, Abreu, Rafaela, Crawford, Houck, Wink...)
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I would not be surprised, if they try to get under the $20M line, this season by trading the guy they know they will not re-sign (Tucker, Breg or Altuve) or maybe even Verlander. Trading Urquidy puts them under the 2nd line, too.
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Maybe Criswell replaces Van Belle to start 2024. I wasn't trying to say we have great depth. I was just pointing out where Criswell might fall in that depth chart. (9th to 12th?)
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Maybe Brez will swoop in on some last minute bargains... or not.
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The article I read said the "revenues" in $97M in 2022. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/01/each-teams-local-broadcasting-arrangement.html Not counting... "starting in 2022 every MLB team will receive a guaranteed $60.1 million via national TV deals..."
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It's interesting to see the Astros go past the $20M over lux tax line with the Hader signing. Previously, they had only gone over the first tax line once- in 2020, and only by $3M. There has been a lot of talk, down here, about them not being able to afford Tucker and or Bregman, as they have a long history of letting stars walk in free agency (Verlander, Cole, Correa, Springer and others.) They must see they are still in a "window," but you have to wonder how long they plan on spending like this. Verlander has a conditional player option for 2025 at $35M, if he pitches 140 innings and passes a physical. If they see him depart, and don't replace him, they will be back under, but how do they keep these guys? FAs after 2024: Bregman $30M ($20M lux tax) Altuve $29.2M ($23.4M lux)' Graveman $8M (no big loss) Last arb years: $12.1M Framber Valdez $12M Tucker $3.8M Urquidy
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I read they made $97M in 2022, off NESN. I'm not sure about 2023, or how much money has been lost over the years. $97M is pretty damn good, when compared to most teams, and it's just one area of money-making JH & Co. have access to.
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Good one! It may be our best chance!
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Craig Breslow hired as Head Of Baseball Operations
moonslav59 replied to Tedballgame's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
I will say, this was happening before Brez was hired.
