Free Agent Starting Pitchers

Mex17 · 06-10-2008, 10:37 AM

Considering that Sabathia is putting up Anthony Young-type numbers so far this season (and probably wants Santana money anyway), is there anyone who impresses you who would be out there this winter?

freakzilla11 · 06-10-2008, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Jeremy Affeldt (30)
Tony Armas Jr. (31)
Kris Benson (33)
A.J. Burnett (32) - can opt out after '08 season
Paul Byrd (38)
Roger Clemens (46)
Matt Clement (33) - $8.75MM club option for '09 with a $0.25MM buyout
Ryan Dempster (32)
Chad Durbin (31)
Josh Fogg (32)
Jon Garland (29)
Tom Glavine (43)
Mike Hampton (36)
Mark Hendrickson (35)
Livan Hernandez (34)
Orlando Hernandez (43)
Jason Jennings (30)
Randy Johnson (45)
John Lackey (30) - $9MM club option for '09 with a $0.5MM buyout
Jon Lieber (39)
Esteban Loaiza (37) - $7.5MM club option for '09 with a $0.375MM buyout
Braden Looper (34)
Derek Lowe (36)
Greg Maddux (43)
Pedro Martinez (37)
Jamie Moyer (46)
Mark Mulder (31) - $11MM club option for '09 with a $1.5MM buyout
Mike Mussina (40)
Carl Pavano (33) - $13MM club option for '09 with a $1.95MM buyout
Brad Penny (31) - $8.75MM club option for '09 with a $2MM buyout
Odalis Perez (32)
Oliver Perez (27)
Andy Pettitte (37)
Mark Prior (27)
Kenny Rogers (44)
C.C. Sabathia (28)
Curt Schilling (42)
Ben Sheets (30)
John Smoltz (42) - $12MM club option for '09
Brett Tomko (36)
Josh Towers (32)
Steve Trachsel (38)
Tim Wakefield (42) - perpetual $4MM club option
Kip Wells (32)
Woody Williams (42)
Randy Wolf (32)

The Mets, at worst, need a #2 and #4 for 2009. Going by that list, I'd look at Mark Mulder as a low risk/high reward type of signing.

FrankStylV7 · 06-10-2008, 12:15 PM

buncha worthless schlongs.

limp-dicked worthless schlongs.

yeah, that's an entry from the Department of Reduncy Department.

**** you.

metman · 06-10-2008, 12:22 PM

If AJ were healthy he'd be a no brainer. He's a bit flaky but he is one of the few al pitchers that can continually **** up the Yankee lineup and he has sick stuff. Too much of a risk though.

The rest aren't worth the "Gil Meche Part Deux" Deals that'll be demanded from their respective agents.

joshuahist · 06-10-2008, 01:26 PM

I have always thought that Randy Wolf had talent, but he makes Moises Alou look dependable...

Mex17 · 06-10-2008, 01:28 PM

Sheets might be worth the risk but there is trouble with him staying on the mound as well.

metman · 06-10-2008, 01:29 PM

Imagine getting Ben Sheets to a fair deal with incentives and he stays healthy? Good night. Sheets/Santana/Maine/Frank/Pelfrey

Why Frank? Because he's able to get tail at work. You tell me that's not more impressive than what Pelfrey has shown

Mex17 · 06-10-2008, 01:32 PM

Santana
Sheets (or Sabathia if he gets his act together)
Maine
Pelfrey
Vargas/Niece

Green Must Go · 06-10-2008, 01:45 PM

What's amazing is that there are 11 pitchers on that list that are over 40.

I don't think Smoltz ever pitches again.

Watch the Mets go get Carl Pavano after their medical staff gives him a clean bill of health.

Masters of Superiority · 06-10-2008, 01:57 PM

Trachsel, Looper, Kenny Rogers, Glavine, Hampton, Benson

Mex17 · 06-10-2008, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masters of Superiority

Trachsel, Looper, Kenny Rogers, Glavine, Hampton, Benson

The "Been there, done that" sextet!!

Masters of Superiority · 06-10-2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mex17

The "Been there, done that" sextet!!

And WINNERS, all of em!!!

MetfanBren · 06-10-2008, 02:24 PM

Sheets is the best and most realistic of the lot. Burnett has an opt-out but is pulling an Oliver Perez even though he appears to finally be healthy...

dak11 · 06-10-2008, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freakzilla11

The Mets, at worst, need a #2 and #4 for 2009. Going by that list, I'd look at Mark Mulder as a low risk/high reward type of signing.

Mulders arm is so messed up he's actually trying to change his arm angle to avoid another surgery which I read he'd rather retire then do so.

freakzilla11 · 06-10-2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dak11

Mulders arm is so messed up he's actually trying to change his arm angle to avoid another surgery which I read he'd rather retire then do so.

Damn, didn't think he was that bad off.

06-10-2008, 10:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mex17 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 625	Free Agent Starting Pitchers Considering that Sabathia is putting up Anthony Young-type numbers so far this season (and probably wants Santana money anyway), is there anyone who impresses you who would be out there this winter? __________________ Kimbo Says: "Tappin' Out Is For Bitches!" Dana White can kick Trump's ass.

06-10-2008, 12:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
FrankStylV7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Up your Mom's filthy snatch Posts: 6,870	buncha worthless schlongs. limp-dicked worthless schlongs. yeah, that's an entry from the Department of Reduncy Department. ** you. __________________ meta is meruder. sweete delivious mruedure.**

06-10-2008, 12:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
metman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,651	If AJ were healthy he'd be a no brainer. He's a bit flaky but he is one of the few al pitchers that can continually ** up the Yankee lineup and he has sick stuff. Too much of a risk though. The rest aren't worth the "Gil Meche Part Deux" Deals that'll be demanded from their respective agents. __________________ SHUT Your FESTERING GOB...You TIT!**

06-10-2008, 01:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
joshuahist Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 672	I have always thought that Randy Wolf had talent, but he makes Moises Alou look dependable... __________________ "Managing is getting paid for home runs someone else hits." - New York Mets Manager (1962-1965) Casey Stengel

06-10-2008, 01:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mex17 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 625	Sheets might be worth the risk but there is trouble with him staying on the mound as well. __________________ Kimbo Says: "Tappin' Out Is For Bitches!" Dana White can kick Trump's ass.

Visit Our Sponsors
<script language="JavaScript" src="http://c1.zedo.com/jsc/c1/ff2.js"></script><noscript> <a href="http://xads.zedo.com/ads2/r?n=558;c=461/9;s=334;x=3584;u=j;z=[timestamp]" target="_blank"><img border="0" width="728" height="90" src="http://xads.zedo.com/ads2/x?n=558;c=461/9;s=334;x=3584;u=j;z=[timestamp]" alt="Click here"></a> </noscript>

06-10-2008, 01:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
metman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,651	Imagine getting Ben Sheets to a fair deal with incentives and he stays healthy? Good night. Sheets/Santana/Maine/Frank/Pelfrey Why Frank? Because he's able to get tail at work. You tell me that's not more impressive than what Pelfrey has shown __________________ SHUT Your FESTERING GOB...You TIT!

06-10-2008, 01:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mex17 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 625	Santana Sheets (or Sabathia if he gets his act together) Maine Pelfrey Vargas/Niece __________________ Kimbo Says: "Tappin' Out Is For Bitches!" Dana White can kick Trump's ass.

06-10-2008, 01:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Green Must Go Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Obama has his eye on your wallet Posts: 11,993	What's amazing is that there are 11 pitchers on that list that are over 40. I don't think Smoltz ever pitches again. Watch the Mets go get Carl Pavano after their medical staff gives him a clean bill of health. __________________ Obama's least favorite scripture: Even while we were with you, you gave you this rule: "Whoever does not work should not eat." - 2 Thes 3:10

06-10-2008, 01:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Masters of Superiority Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,493	Trachsel, Looper, Kenny Rogers, Glavine, Hampton, Benson __________________ __________________________________ "Here's the pitch, slow and straight... All I have to do is swing and I'm a hero... But I'm a zero..." -- Weezer, "Perfect Situation"... and the 2008 Mets

06-10-2008, 02:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
MetfanBren Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pearl River, NY Posts: 3,658	Sheets is the best and most realistic of the lot. Burnett has an opt-out but is pulling an Oliver Perez even though he appears to finally be healthy...

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Pitchers choice...	15 Day DL Alou	Mets Archive	14	11-07-2007 07:01 PM
‘Free Agent Line’ Steps Up In 6-4 Win	Joe McDonald	New York Islanders	0	10-06-2007 11:10 AM
Name your 2008 Free Agent Wish list	Jobu	Mets Archive	25	09-21-2007 11:54 AM
A tale of two pitchers	Rey-YES	Mets Archive	18	08-19-2007 05:27 PM
Has there been a worse free-agent signing...	freakzilla11	Mets Archive	29	07-28-2007 03:20 PM

Want fewer adverts? -Join NY Sportsday's Forums