Brewers Sign Yovani Gallardo (Update, reply #198: Signs MLB deal w/CIN, 1 yr/$750K guaranteed)

[Eye Black]

Per Ken Rosenthal (Tweet Link)...

 

“Source: Free-agent RHP Yovani Gallardo in agreement with #Brewers. Gallardo was Brewers’ second-round pick in 2004, pitched for MIL from ‘07 to ‘13. #Mariners declined his $13M option. Combined ERA past two seasons: 5.57.”

[billymac]

Look out Cubs and Cards

[MVP2110]

Hoping this is a minor league deal. Can't imagine we are guaranteeing him a rotation spot.

[Bombers]

Hoping this is a minor league deal. Can't imagine we are guaranteeing him a rotation spot.

+1 .... I certainly hope not

[Austin Tatious]

I feel like I’m in a time warp.

 

I sure hope it’s for infinitesimal dollars.

[Eye Black]

[sarcasm]Now trade for Greinke and Estrada to get the band back together?[/sarcasm]

[MKEguy]

With this and the Kemp deal... what’s next? Utley and Howard go back to the Phillies?

[MVP2110]

According to Heyman it's a Major League Deal. Still hoping he has to atleast compete for a Roster spot.

[Eye Black]

Hoping this is a minor league deal. Can't imagine we are guaranteeing him a rotation spot.

According to Jon Heyman it is a major league deal (Link).

[BradWI]

Suppan not available?

[Montezuma]

I was shocked that Gallardo is only 31 years old

[KCBrewerfan34]

*** do they possibly see in Gallardo, I am mystified.

[Jenkins5]

Got our Lone developed All-Star Ace back!! Lol I like the move. Like Jeffress maybe Milwaukee is just his place. Still not old at 31 & doubt all his talent has escaped him. He may not be what he was before he left but could be solid filler until Nelson. Just have to hope he finds it again

[AKCheesehead]

This will be the year he wins the Cy Young, as was foretold by Jason Kendall. The prophecy shall come to fruition.

[MillerParkSouth]

Let me know if someone figures this out. He's been awful the last couple of years.

[Jenkins5]

What is the risk? You hope he bounces back or you DFA him. Doubt much money is in it for Yo. Let him compete & see what happens

[homer]

I checked his splits and there really wasn't anything that went well for him last year. Head scratcher.

[Harold Hutchison]

In terms of someone bouncing back, Gallardo is arguably a better bet than Sabathia, albeit, I think Sabathia has the higher floor.

 

In any case, if he slumps, or if the last two years are where he is now, plenty of young options.

[MadThinker88]

Read something on MLBTR he had an uptick in his velocity last season. Perhaps they think there is an adjustment that will allow the uptick to be more effective in 2018.

[pacopete4]

Lol a little nostalgia never hurt anyone, right?

[endaround]

Well he doesn't strike many batters out. On the other hand, he gives up a ton of walks.

[SRB]

The worst part of this would be if Gallardo getting a rotation spot means they keep Hader in the bullpen and continuing wasting his potential.

[markedman5]

"We like Soup's......I mean Yo's experience. It's always good to have experience"

[JosephC]

Is this an upgrade from Matt Garza strictly in terms of performance?

[dacbrewers]

Can't wait to see how much he signed for. Brewers have better options at AAA.