Walden has had…Fraudney? Fuentes? One of the random, remaining Rodriguezes that we seemed to be growing hydroponically for awhile?
I like the idea of bringing Wood in for a lucrative 1+ option to tutor Walden in being a closer. It could wind up being an investment with huge dividends.
solid peripherals and acoording to this link, he’s asking for around $4m. IMO, Wood is the type of guy that strengthens the bullpen without the Madson-like, exorbitant cost. JeDi should target these types.
I would be shocked if Kerry Wood wasn’t squarely on his radar.
I’d offer him the ability to earn a base of $4M with reasonable incentives that can earn him $5M (the same AAV as Downs), and with an option for 2013. I’d get that deal done, then I would consider my bullpen to be substantially strengthened, with some more experience added to the mix.
Jeff, you might want to fix that bottom part
blast21dave - January 10, 2012
Thanks
JeffJoiner - January 10, 2012
I like the idea of a mentor
Percy had Lee Smith. Frankie had Percy.
Walden has had…Fraudney? Fuentes? One of the random, remaining Rodriguezes that we seemed to be growing hydroponically for awhile?
I like the idea of bringing Wood in for a lucrative 1+ option to tutor Walden in being a closer. It could wind up being an investment with huge dividends.
George Kaplan - January 10, 2012
Not to mention
the Texas connection between the two. Both hard throwing right handers with similar stuff in their heyday.
blast21dave - January 10, 2012
I like that angle
I was thinking more along the lines of Walden insurance than Walden mentor, but it works.
JeffJoiner - January 10, 2012
Bryan Harvey
had his mustache.
Rally Manatee - January 10, 2012
george, i like the hydro reference there. I'll be voting for u in the blog off.
Wally's World - January 11, 2012
i did not know brandon had a shitty pitching brother
AAAA greatness runs in the family
DAD OF VLAD - January 10, 2012
I'd rather have KRod than Wood
mustard_man - January 10, 2012
I'm all for a Abreu for KRod trade
WhatShouldIThrowToday? - January 10, 2012
He has a higher salary and bad attitude
I’m not 100% sold on Wood, but I would rather give Cassevah a legitimate shot than bring back KRod and his huge salary.
JeffJoiner - January 10, 2012
Thought KRod was a free agent?
mustard_man - January 10, 2012
He accepted arbitration with the Brewers
He will make somewhere in the neighborhood of $13 million next year. I’m sure Milwaukee would gladly trade him away if they could find a taker.
JeffJoiner - January 10, 2012
Ew...don't want that. If he was a free agent, different perspective. Thanks for clarifying
mustard_man - January 10, 2012
Yeah, I think it would only work as a "Bad Contract Swap"
If we give them Abreu (freeing up a DH/CornerOF/bench spot) and get KRod in the bullpen for a net 4mil, then it could work.
WhatShouldIThrowToday? - January 10, 2012
I'm surprised no one has mentioned him yet
solid peripherals and acoording to this link, he’s asking for around $4m. IMO, Wood is the type of guy that strengthens the bullpen without the Madson-like, exorbitant cost. JeDi should target these types.
angelsownredsux - January 10, 2012
DiPo is an NL guy
I would be shocked if Kerry Wood wasn’t squarely on his radar.
I’d offer him the ability to earn a base of $4M with reasonable incentives that can earn him $5M (the same AAV as Downs), and with an option for 2013. I’d get that deal done, then I would consider my bullpen to be substantially strengthened, with some more experience added to the mix.
George Kaplan - January 10, 2012
this
angelsownredsux - January 10, 2012
Now that Madson's off the table, I'm calling a Wood signing in the next two weeks.
5thStarter - January 10, 2012
I didn't expect this community to be pro-Wood
Pro-boner, sure, but not pro-Wood.
BruinHalo - January 10, 2012
Rec'd
JeffJoiner - January 10, 2012
Who didn't love Boner?
We’re talking about Mike Seaver’s best friend, right? I didn’t know he became a relief pitcher.
Rally Manatee - January 10, 2012
Boner Stabone.
And don’t forget his father (who never appeared on camera) Sylvester.
sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher - January 10, 2012
I got a cousin who's an attorney in the adult film industry
He does pro-boner work all the time. He doesn’t seem to think it’s funny. Go figure.
George Kaplan - January 10, 2012
Some of his clients probably got a stiff sentence, eh?
LAASurfin - January 10, 2012
But some of them he got off
George Kaplan - January 10, 2012
The hardened criminals?
Silly lawyers!
LAASurfin - January 10, 2012
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