I'd be OK with a minimum + incentives deal after we've taken our shot at whatever's out there on the market and it no longer presents any real opportunity cost. But not yet.
I'd be OK with a minimum + incentives deal after we've taken our shot at whatever's out there on the market and it no longer presents any real opportunity cost. But not yet.
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if we waste more money on the likes of Eddie Guardado, I'm done with this front office. it makes no sense to sign 3-4 injury plagued, 2nd-3rd tier, middle relief or utility infiellders, when you can combine that money to get 1-2 upper 2nd tier talent in free agency.
quality not quantity...please tell me you guys still have the jury out on Krivsky. PLEASE.
Well, of course, the jury's still out. He hasn't even been GM a full year. It's a frigging work in progress. We've had two offseason moves; two minors ones - a little noticed trade and a split contract signing. And everyone's putting every little tea leaf under a microscope. Do I think he's the real deal? Yeah. I could be wrong, but I'm not going to work myself up over every tiny thing he does.
He isn't in position to command very much money, he wants to play in Cincy, and he is tough as nails. The season is long and the bullpen will surely need help towards the end of the season. I'd give him a chance at a reasonable price.
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If Krivs wanted him that badly he would have already been signed. I think he will continue to take a wait and see approach with Eddie. Eddie and his agent both know the only offer he may get is with the Reds. So if Krivs does sign him we will get a very good deal.
I'd offer a 1-yr deal w/incentives to O. Dotel before contemplating Eddie.
I love Eddie. He added a swager to the bullpen and had great emotion. However after Tommy John surgery, we don't know at his age, if he will ever pitch again. He's so competitive, I'm afraid he will try to come back to early and damage his arm for good. Minor league deal at best.
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I'm seeing alot of Jose Rijo in Eddie. In both the oddball sense of humor AND in the drive to play. He'll push himself to come back too soon if they let him I'm afraid.
That being said, I'd love to see Eddie back in Cincy. He's going to be cheap, sign him to a limited 2 year contract and see what happens.
I'd bring him back on an MLC incentive laden contract and an option for a 2nd year. He did wonders for our pen while he was healthy, dont overpay but let him know he's wanted back with a "fair deal". If he knows he is ready he will get a shot will keep him motivated to rehab.
My guess: Guardado's done. It'd be a crude waste of resources (both financial and medical) to keep him around.
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