Capuano

[sheetswannabe]

What could we get for him? We have 2 starters that wont be starting...Why not search for options?

[Never Outhustled]

Dealing capuano makes more sense than dealing Bush right now, as Capuano historically pitches poorly in the 2nd half. Bush is also more cost effective.

 

To me, the best way to use Capuano is in a package to aquire a top starting pitcher. However, if that pitcher is available, I don't know who he is.

[TooLiveBrew]

Let's not forget that Cap's a lefty. That makes him instantly valuable, since he also is a good pitcher. I can't imagine parting with your only LH starter, unless you can get a top-shelf LH in return (a package deal).

[Never Outhustled]

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I can't imagine parting with your only LH starter, unless you can get a top-shelf LH in return (a package deal).

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Why do we have to have a lefty starter in our rotation?

[Weirdos19]

The only lefty the Cardinals had last year was Mulder. He got hurt before the break last year.

 

Don't think it really matters.

[UWRyan428]

That Red Sox rotation is pretty good and they built their lead sans southpaw. And I have been drooling about acquiring Rich Harden for awhile now. Otherwise, use Cappy to acquire a rental AND... Say Salty/Andruw/....Soriano??? for Cappy and Jr. Gwynny?

[Oldcity]

Only problem is they'd be selling very low on Capuano. You like to avoid that if at all possible.

[Never Outhustled]

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Only problem is they'd be selling very low on Capuano.

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If his value is low now, it will likely be even lower come the offseason, as he usually wilts in the 2nd half. So dealing him now could be considered selling high. He value will only go down as he gets more expensive and gets closer to FA.

 

Also, I doubt a couple of bad starts torpedos his value for most GMs. I doubt too many pull up a guys stats to judge whether to deal for a guy. They go off the opinion of there scouts, who might not have even seen him lately.

[JohnBriggs12]

Actually Capuano has sandwiched pretty good August numbers between tough Julys and Septembers the last couple of years. So I would expect a turnaround at some point lasting 4-6 starts.