05-21-2010, 12:59 PM
<!--quoteo(post=97681:date=May 21 2010, 11:44 AM:name=BT)-->QUOTE (BT @ May 21 2010, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=97648:date=May 21 2010, 10:00 AM:name=Coach)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Coach @ May 21 2010, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=97559:date=May 20 2010, 05:17 PM:name=BT)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BT @ May 20 2010, 05:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=97542:date=May 20 2010, 03:38 PM:name=Coach)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Coach @ May 20 2010, 03:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Good thing the market said we had to give him a 2 year deal.
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That is odd, because as we all know the market is usually PERFECT at evaluating middle relievers. I think we can all agree that there is no easier job for a GM than assembling a bullpen.
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I dont think it took a rocket scientist to realize that deal was crazy.
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Because everyone knew Grabow's ERA would double this year?
People complained about the amount Grabow was given, NOT that he was given a contract. If you knew Grabow was going to be this bad, seriously, you are a fucking savant.
It's possible Hendry paid more than market price for Grabow, but I don't think its clear. Regardless, people aren't complaining about the amount, they are complaining (rightfully) about the fact he is having his worst season ever.
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I admittedly didn't know that he would be this bad, but I knew he wasn't someone that could be relied on. He gives up too many hits/BBs and doesn't strike out enough guys. This isn't something new, it's been his whole career. To give you a basis of comparison, his career WHIP and K/9 numbers are extremely similar to 2008 Bob Howry.
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That is odd, because as we all know the market is usually PERFECT at evaluating middle relievers. I think we can all agree that there is no easier job for a GM than assembling a bullpen.
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I dont think it took a rocket scientist to realize that deal was crazy.
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Because everyone knew Grabow's ERA would double this year?
People complained about the amount Grabow was given, NOT that he was given a contract. If you knew Grabow was going to be this bad, seriously, you are a fucking savant.
It's possible Hendry paid more than market price for Grabow, but I don't think its clear. Regardless, people aren't complaining about the amount, they are complaining (rightfully) about the fact he is having his worst season ever.
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I admittedly didn't know that he would be this bad, but I knew he wasn't someone that could be relied on. He gives up too many hits/BBs and doesn't strike out enough guys. This isn't something new, it's been his whole career. To give you a basis of comparison, his career WHIP and K/9 numbers are extremely similar to 2008 Bob Howry.