Of all the FAs that were unsigned this is the one that can actually make a difference. A legit #1 starter.... strange
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Would like the Phillies to grab him, we need a lefthanded starter.Comment -
Disagree. This guy is making a living off one good season. He cant strike guys out, hes not a work horse/power pitcher...hes a control/ground ball guy and yet his control has been ass and his walks thru the roof in recent years. No thanks. The only chance hes got is going to an extreme pitchers park in the NL like Petco or Chavez RavineComment -
He is also 31 years old - decent pitcher - but not getting a long term contract - 3 years maxComment -
Probably the most complete starter in MLB
Hes the Kirk Cousins of baseball.
HOFerComment -
Lots of FAs out there people forgot about with the whole Harper/Manny bsComment -
Overrate and fading fast. Velocity is way down and has no out pitch.Comment -
He helped lead the Stros to the title two seasons ago. Pitched in some big games. I’m sure one of the teams that think they’re a contender could use him.Comment -
Guy is good for 15 wins p year, 200 innings and a 3.50 era
Thats #1 stuff these days
Even if he eas a 2 or 3 it's a guy like this that is the difference between 85 wins and 90 wins for a club
This is a key signing for someoneComment -
Idiots act like he’s a bad pitcherComment -
“The lefty’s strikeout percentage dipped from 21.4 percent in 2017 to 17.5 percent in 2018 (7.7 K/9 vs. 6.7), and his swinging-strike rate fell from 10.9 percent to 8.3 percent. His ground-ball rate of 53.7 percent, while well north of the league average, also represented a substantial step back from 2017’s 66.8 percent mark and from his overall career mark of 58.8 percent”Comment -
I dont think its he is a bad pitcher, its just value to cost. Guy is going to be expensive and probably does not have that big price stuff. and + MLB has been putting their money in the bank and not the players all year longComment -
Guy puts up solid numbers in that band box Minute Maid Park - take notes rook- I’m not saying break the bank on him ? Because he is 31- but a 3 year contract is perfect .... he’s Probly holding out for more years .... every contender should try 2 add this guy on a short term contractComment -
Well somebody called him a #1 pitcher and he is definitely not that
he could do well in a pitcher friendly park like Seattle, San Diego, San Fran, or Oakland
he would get shelled in Colorado, New York, Boston, Cincinnati, Arlington etc
He had a good year like 3 or 4 years ago at that time I would’ve called him an ace
he is slightly above average now, “slightly”
I can see why nobody wants him though. He is on the decline and probably wants more money than he is worthComment
