Free Agent Stock Watch: Arthur Rhodes

[camisadelgolf]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/1...ur-rhodes.html

Two years ago the Reds took a gamble on 39-year-old lefty Arthur Rhodes, signing him a two-year, $4MM deal. Last we read, interest was mutual on a new contract. Still, let's examine Rhodes' free agent stock.

[kaldaniels]

it all boils down to how his plantar fasciitis is doing

[Red Leader]

I think the Reds got a steal when they signed Rhoades to that contract 2 years ago. I think this is the point where you have to cash in your chips and walk away and be happy with what Rhoades gave you. I think expecting a performance anything near what you received the past 2 years is bad decision making.

[kaldaniels]

I think the Reds got a steal when they signed Rhoades to that contract 2 years ago. I think this is the point where you have to cash in your chips and walk away and be happy with what Rhoades gave you. I think expecting a performance anything near what you received the past 2 years is bad decision making.

If his foot is ok I think Rhodes is still a good LH option out of the pen. I'd rather have a healthy Rhodes on the mound vs a healthy Bray.

[Mario-Rijo]

If his foot is ok I think Rhodes is still a good LH option out of the pen. I'd rather have a healthy Rhodes on the mound vs a healthy Bray.

And even though I like Bray I tend to agree with this. Before his injury last season Arthur was dominant. I see no good reason not to expect him to at least be the best LH option night in and night out.

[Ron Madden]

We'll find out today if the Reds offer arbitration to Rhodes and/or Cabrera.

I think it would be best not to offer either one 'em arbitration.

[corkedbat]

We'll find out today if the Reds offer arbitration to Rhodes and/or Cabrera.

I think it would be best not to offer either one 'em arbitration.

Would Rhodes bring ant draft picks if we offered and he turned us down?

[Ron Madden]

I think the Reds got a steal when they signed Rhoades to that contract 2 years ago. I think this is the point where you have to cash in your chips and walk away and be happy with what Rhoades gave you. I think expecting a performance anything near what you received the past 2 years is bad decision making.

I tend to agree with this.

[lollipopcurve]

The thing is I don't see another club signing Rhodes if it cost them his salary plus two draft picks.

A team that's getting compensated for losing a type A (like Philly, with Werth, or Texas, with Lee) wouldn't have a problem signing a type A. Those teams are more interested in winning than in collecting draft picks. Or, a team whose first rounder is protected may not lose sleep over sacrificing a 2nd rounder.

If Rhodes leaves, I think he'll get a deal, even if a pick is attached.

[Ron Madden]

A team that's getting compensated for losing a type A (like Philly, with Werth, or Texas, with Lee) wouldn't have a problem signing a type A. Those teams are more interested in winning than in collecting draft picks. Or, a team whose first rounder is protected may not lose sleep over sacrificing a 2nd rounder.

If Rhodes leaves, I think he'll get a deal, even if a pick is attached.

I care a lot less about the draft picks than I do about the price tag an arbitrator will place on Arthur Rhodes. I'd hate to drastically over pay Rhodes in 2011.

If Walt can sign him at a fair price I honestly believe it would be better than going to arbitration.

[edabbs44]

Left-hander Arthur Rhodes could re-sign with the Reds near Tuesday night's deadline for teams to offer arbitration to their free agents, or shortly thereafter.

From Rosenthal via FoxSports, article has some other nuggets of info regarding Greinke, Upton and Reynolds among others.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/K...on-deal-112210

[Edd Roush]

From Rosenthal via FoxSports, article has some other nuggets of info regarding Greinke, Upton and Reynolds among others.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/K...on-deal-112210

I know this is the wrong thread, but that link was the first time I have seen that the Reds are interested in Upton. I wonder what Jocketty has offered so far.

[camisadelgolf]

It has been reported that the Reds don't want to offer him arbitration and are hoping to re-sign him this week.

[TRF]

you absolutely cannot offer Rhodes arbitration. He's take it in a heartbeat. And he'd win too. That amount could be anywhere from 3 to 5 times what the Reds should offer him, based on age, health, and past performance. I don't think he can replicate 2010's numbers, but he could be very effective. Just not $8mil worth of effective. Rhodes' agent KNOWS his best deal likely comes from Cincinnati and he's hoping for a dumb move like arbitration.

I don't think Jocketty is that dumb.

[REDREAD]

you absolutely cannot offer Rhodes arbitration. He's take it in a heartbeat. And he'd win too. .

Totally agree. In today's marketplace, a club has to be VERY careful to which pending FAs they offer arb too.