Jared Weaver is now a Padre

Sam Odom · 02-18-17, 01:48 PM

34yo pitcher

SomeDayinBuffalo · 02-18-17, 01:54 PM

Must need the cash.

Mr KLC · 02-18-17, 01:58 PM

Perfect pickup for a team like the Padres. If he has a decent year, they can get a prospect or two for him at mid season.

JAKEPEAVY21 · 02-18-17, 02:01 PM

this acquisition should be enough to carry the Pads to the world series

Mr KLC · 02-18-17, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by JAKEPEAVY21

this acquisition should be enough to carry the Pads to the world series

I didn't know that Weaver was a travel agent.

jjgold · 02-18-17, 02:50 PM

San Diego is horrible and they get an overrated her hurler that's going to get nailed every third outing

funnyb25 · 02-18-17, 02:51 PM

I would bat .350 off him

BOL

slayer14 · 02-18-17, 02:55 PM

The guy has some filthy pitches when he got his pitching rhythm

SBR_Guest_Pro · 02-18-17, 07:08 PM

Originally posted by JAKEPEAVY21

this acquisition should be enough to carry the Pads to the world series

That's a I thought when Garth Brooks joined the spring training team

gummo · 02-18-17, 07:36 PM

The Weaver bros scammed a lot of money out of MLB teams based purely on hype.

darrell74 · 02-18-17, 07:36 PM

Tops out at 90
Mostly in high 80's
I wouldn't want him

JMobile · 02-18-17, 07:40 PM

The Padres is a retirement home for all washed up players. They all end up retiring from here to stay living in San Diego.

Jack Hoverkamp · 02-18-17, 07:44 PM

He's horrible, but there is no risk for the Padres. Eric Stultz put up good stats in their park. Padres are on the way up though.

Itsamazing777 · 02-18-17, 08:08 PM

Fly ball pitcher. In huge San Diego park. Worth a look in fantasy

Rich Boy · 02-18-17, 08:13 PM

Guy sucks, no big deal

Jack Hoverkamp · 02-18-17, 08:13 PM

He's more of a batting practice pitcher. I look forward to finding ways to fade his starts.

INVEGA MAN · 02-19-17, 01:35 AM

should of retired. Why do they hang on when they know they don't have it

Jack Hoverkamp · 02-19-17, 01:42 AM

Originally posted by INVEGA MAN

should of retired. Why do they hang on when they know they don't have it

Being paid a couple million dollars for 8 months of baseball is not hanging onto anything.

CTOWNsCAPPIN · 02-19-17, 05:36 AM

This guy is done. He will have 4.75+ ERA

Terrapin Station · 02-19-17, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by Mr KLC

Perfect pickup for a team like the Padres. If he has a decent year, they can get a prospect or two for him at mid season.

Exactly. If he can eat some innings, and get flipped for a prospect, it'll be a good deal for San Diego.

irish1 · 02-19-17, 07:15 AM

He was a real good pitcher for the Angels but it safe to say it's over. 150-93 with the Angels and 9 straight winning seasons. This is his last shot and for 3 million why not. The Padres have the worst staff in both leagues. Hey, if he goes 9-15 he could be their ace. Weaver did have a nice career with Halos. When your entire starting five all have an ERA over 5.00 what do you have to lose by giving Jared Weaver a shot? The Padres obviously don't want to spend money because Doug Fister is still sitting by the phone. Weaver is only 34 and probably just likes the game. This past off season he should've got together with Tim Wakefield and learned the knuckleball.

Mr KLC · 02-19-17, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by irish1

He was a real good pitcher for the Angels but it safe to say it's over. 150-93 with the Angels and 9 straight winning seasons. This is his last shot and for 3 million why not. The Padres have the worst staff in both leagues. Hey, if he goes 9-15 he could be their ace. Weaver did have a nice career with Halos. When your entire starting five all have an ERA over 5.00 what do you have to lose by giving Jared Weaver a shot? The Padres obviously don't want to spend money because Doug Fister is still sitting by the phone. Weaver is only 34 and probably just likes the game. This past off season he should've got together with Tim Wakefield and learned the knuckleball.

I'm surprised more pitchers don't go this route. Many of these pitchers last into their 40's, and I've read the knuckleball puts much less stress on their arm. The only real problem is finding a catcher that can field the pitches.

irish1 · 02-19-17, 07:49 AM

Hey, Braves are giving John Danks a chance to remain in the majors. This guys numbers are real bad. This is a player who you can say stole from the White Sox. He didn't even play in 2016 and got 15 million.

2007	22	Chicago White Sox	$380,000	?
2008	23	Chicago White Sox	$400,000	?
2009	24	Chicago White Sox	$520,000	?
2010	25	Chicago White Sox	$3,450,000	3.000
2011	26	Chicago White Sox	$6,000,000	4.000
2012	27	Chicago White Sox	$2,000,000	5.000	contracts
2013	28	Chicago White Sox	$14,250,000	6.000	contracts
2014	29	Chicago White Sox	$14,250,000	7.000	contracts
2015	30	Chicago White Sox	$15,750,000	8.000	contracts
2016	31	Chicago White Sox	$15,750,000		Released from contract
2017 Status		Free Agent
Career to date (may be incomplete)			$72,750,000

He pulled down 73 million for just 79 career wins.