Jake Arrieta

[Mr Southpaw]

Who else would offer him? Twins? Who else?

[jjfanec]

Who else would offer him? Twins? Who else?

 

Oddly the Nationals have been linked to him too

[KCBrewerfan34]

You know Boras will want 6/126 for Arrietta arguing he’s just as good or accomplished as Darvish. Stearns is in a tough spot. If we pay $20 million per our payroll is in unchartered territory and will there be deadline money available? Yikes.

[NOMAAM]

Who else would offer him? Twins? Who else?

 

Phillies are possible but yesterday a report said they were only looking at one year guys.

[82brewcrew82]

Who else would offer him? Twins? Who else?

 

Oddly the Nationals have been linked to him too

Dodgers

[TURBO]

Who else would offer him? Twins? Who else?

 

Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports that the Dodgers were in the bidding on Yu Darvish right until he decided to sign with the Cubs.

 

That could mean that the Dodgers will still be in the market for pitching help and will turn to one of the lesser names available on the free agent market.

 

Source: Jon Heyman on TwitterFeb 10 - 3:10 PM

[JohnBriggs12]

My guess is it will take 5/105. It's possible he could be had for 4 but only if the AAV is a bit higher than Darvish got.

[82brewcrew82]

Who else would offer him? Twins? Who else?

 

Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports that the Dodgers were in the bidding on Yu Darvish right until he decided to sign with the Cubs.

 

That could mean that the Dodgers will still be in the market for pitching help and will turn to one of the lesser names available on the free agent market.

 

Source: Jon Heyman on TwitterFeb 10 - 3:10 PM

They would still have to clear salary though if we are being fair. If they couldn't do that for Darvish I'm not sure they can do it for Arietta.

[MrTPlush]

Who else would offer him? Twins? Who else?

 

Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports that the Dodgers were in the bidding on Yu Darvish right until he decided to sign with the Cubs.

 

That could mean that the Dodgers will still be in the market for pitching help and will turn to one of the lesser names available on the free agent market.

 

Source: Jon Heyman on TwitterFeb 10 - 3:10 PM

 

I am guessing lesser than Arrieta. They don't want to go over the luxury tax and Arrieta won't really be any better than Darvish in that repsect.

[NOMAAM]

I'm guessing Arrieta will be the last big name pitcher to sign.

[brewmann04]

will the brewers now offer that deal for Yu to Arrieta?

[KCBrewerfan34]

https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/36613/circle-change-jake-arrieta-case/

 

After reading this I would pass on Arrietta. He’s not the same pitcher he was in 14 and 15 and his slider usage rate is now below 20%. I’m hoping he signs somewhere else.

[Boomer5]

https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/36613/circle-change-jake-arrieta-case/

 

After reading this I would pass on Arrietta. He’s not the same pitcher he was in 14 and 15 and his slider usage rate is now below 20%. I’m hoping he signs somewhere else.

 

There's plenty of data out there to make sure any FO stays away.

 

One or two year deal fine. Beyond that and you're a team that flat out doesn't get baseball.

[Cire52]

New tweet from Tom Haudricourt:

 

 

I am aware that this could be posturing, but if Stearns was really on the cusp of something, I doubt he'd throw in the, "I anticipate" line. What is the point of that?

[Brewersfanatic2882]

Maybe he's not trying to show his hand so that another team comes in last second and outbids them.

[Point Beer Is Best]

New tweet from Tom Haudricourt:

 

 

I am aware that this could be posturing, but if Stearns was really on the cusp of something, I doubt he'd throw in the, "I anticipate" line. What is the point of that?

 

Means that they've put their best offers out there for a FA or trade target and were told it wasn't enough. So they're holding firm unless the other end changes their mind.

[coolhandluke121]

Posted this in the FA pitcher thread, but it really belongs here.

 

1 year, $49.9 million for Arrieta.

 

- Keeps the Brewers in the wild card picture.

- Gets possibly the last really good year Arrieta has.

- Avoids giving up a pick or signing a terrible (long) contract.

- Gives Arrieta about half of what he would get on a much longer deal; how hard would that be to make up next winter??

- The Brewers stay roughly within their budget before worrying about raises and arbitration and stuff like that next year and beyond.

 

What do you think?

[Boomer5]

New tweet from Tom Haudricourt:

 

 

I am aware that this could be posturing, but if Stearns was really on the cusp of something, I doubt he'd throw in the, "I anticipate" line. What is the point of that?

 

Means that they've put their best offers out there for a FA or trade target and were told it wasn't enough. So they're holding firm unless the other end changes their mind.

 

I don't trust anything any GM says ever but for the sake of argument I agree. It's his way of saying stop coming back for more.

 

He can't go into the season with his current roster unless Braun is going to be our 2B and Santana will be catching but whatever he says.

[Boomer5]

Posted this in the FA pitcher, but it really belongs here.

 

1 year, $49.9 million for Arrieta.

 

- Keeps the Brewers in the wild card picture.

- Gets possibly the last really good year Arrieta has.

- Avoids giving up a pick or signing a terrible contract.

- Gives Arrieta about half of what he would get on a much longer deal; how hard would that be to make up next winter??

- The Brewers stay roughly within their budget before worrying about raises and arbitration and stuff like that next year and beyond.

 

What do you think?

 

Do it. Plus we can give him a QO and get our pick back.

[Eye Black]

What do you think the chances are Scott Boras has placed at least one phone call or text to Mark Attanasio in the past hour?

[MrTPlush]

New tweet from Tom Haudricourt:

 

 

I am aware that this could be posturing, but if Stearns was really on the cusp of something, I doubt he'd throw in the, "I anticipate" line. What is the point of that?

 

It means nothing. Absolutely nothing.

[DR28]

Im guessing Jake will be a Brewer before camp starts.

 

Arrieta

Anderson

Davies

Chacin

Woodruff

 

Oh hell yes!

[brewmann04]

where is HH

[MrTPlush]

What do you think the chances are Scott Boras has placed at least one phone call or text to Mark Attanasio in the past hour?

 

I don't know if that is as needed as before. Stearns already has the green light to spend the money.

[Scott.fossum]

Posted this in the FA pitcher thread, but it really belongs here.

 

1 year, $49.9 million for Arrieta.

 

- Keeps the Brewers in the wild card picture.

- Gets possibly the last really good year Arrieta has.

- Avoids giving up a pick or signing a terrible (long) contract.

- Gives Arrieta about half of what he would get on a much longer deal; how hard would that be to make up next winter??

- The Brewers stay roughly within their budget before worrying about raises and arbitration and stuff like that next year and beyond.

 

What do you think?

 

I don't understand how this avoids us losing a pick. I don't think the 50 million threshold means anything to us. If we sign a player that turned down a qualifying offer we lose a draft pick. In this case it would be a 4th round pick.