MLB News & Notes (other than Cubs or Sox)

[rok]

I'd love to get Archer back while his value is down, but that's precisely why he won't be traded.

[Runnys]

I'd love to get Archer back while his value is down, but that's precisely why he won't be traded.

I'm not sure his value is down. Yes, he's having a down year, but, his contract is going to keep his value high. TB is going to want a lot for him.

[Runnys]

Part of me wonders if the Cubs were potentially the team that offered a kings ransom for Sale.

[rok]

Part of me wonders if the Cubs were potentially the team that offered a kings ransom for Sale.

Doubt it. The Dodgers and Rangers are the teams that come to mind that are most desperate to improve their rotations and have even deeper, farm systems from which to pull off a trade for Sale.

[Runnys]

It's known the Cubs are looking for a controlled starter also. Sale would cover the loss of Arrieta next season. I don't think it will happen, but, the Cubs have the firepower to get a deal done just as much as any team in baseball.

[VanSlawAndCottoCheese]

Arrieta isn't a FA until 2018.

[Butcher]

Given Sale's herky jerky delivery and the fact that he weighs about 80 pounds, I'm worried about his arm falling off. I wouldn't want to give him a long-term deal.

[funkster]

I don't think the Cubs were in on him either.

[Runnys]

Arrieta isn't a FA until 2018.

I meant next season like losing him after next season. I should have worded it better. We do likely lose Hammel this year though.

[funkster]

Cardinals came back to tie the Dodgers.  They're in extras, Dodgers have 13 hits the Cardinals have 5.  Fuckers.

[Kid]

Whoever are the broadcasters for the Dodgers road games (i.e. not Vin) are deadly dull.

[VanSlawAndCottoCheese]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="VanSlawAndCottoCheese" data-cid="283780" data-time="1469222670">
Arrieta isn't a FA until 2018.

I meant next season like losing him after next season. I should have worded it better. We do likely lose Hammel this year though.</blockquote>

I suppose that depends upon what the criteria Hammel will have to meet to void the team option--that is, unless you think the Cubs won't pick up the option.

[VanSlawAndCottoCheese]

The  Tampa and Oakland game just went into the 12th at an 0-0 tie. Of course, they have a long way to go to reach the record of longest game before a run was scored.

[Runnys]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Runnys" data-cid="283789" data-time="1469233420">
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="VanSlawAndCottoCheese" data-cid="283780" data-time="1469222670">
Arrieta isn't a FA until 2018.

I meant next season like losing him after next season. I should have worded it better. We do likely lose Hammel this year though.</blockquote>
I suppose that since upon what the criteria Hammel will have to meet to void the team option--that is, unless you think the Cubs won't pick up the option.</blockquote>


I thought I read somewhere that he needs to reach 180 or 185 innings to make the option a guaranteed year.

[VanSlawAndCottoCheese]

It looks like it's 200 innings to make it a mutual option:
 

The Cubs hold a $12 million option on Hammel for 2017 that becomes a mutual option if Hammel pitches 200 innings in 2016. Given the lack of starting pitching depth at the higher minor-league levels, Hammel could pitch himself into a favorable position.

If Hammel pitches 200 innings, he could decline the option if the Cubs pick it up and opt to become a free agent after forfeiting a $2 million buyout. But Hammel's preference has been to stay with the Cubs.

 
200 innings seems extremely unlikely; he's at 107.1 innings with 13 or 14 starts left. Plus there's the cramping, which even if managed, will keep the inning count lower.