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Natty Redlocks · 01-04-2008, 09:21 PM

As always, I vote to fire Dusty first, then let the little details like these work themselves out.

Slyder · 01-04-2008, 09:45 PM

I never like player options regardless of the prerequisits to "activate" it. You leave yourself no way to get out if said player reaches that and just comes for the paycheck afterwards. If you want to do a mutual option I would take Garcia in a heart beat. But of those Benson would be the one I'd gamble on. Make Garcia's option a Mutual one and I would take him also at that price and see if he can't come back and help.

AmarilloRed · 01-05-2008, 12:59 AM

I voted for Livan Hernandez. 200 IP and 19 quality starts is hard to argue with. I realize he will give up the long ball, but he will keep us in games.

BEETTLEBUG · 01-05-2008, 01:30 PM

I haven't voted yet 50 people is not very good judge. More votes Please.

Edd Roush · 01-05-2008, 01:47 PM

I don't want Livan for two years. I would much rather have him 1 year for 8 mil than 2 years for 16 million. I voted for Lieber. I think he would be a good back of the rotation starter and 6.5 million is very reasonable for one year.

I thought about Benson, but if i remember correctly he won't be back til mid-May and I want a starter who will be ready at the beginning of the season to carry us. Ironically, I think some one posted a stat over on the ORG about Livan having a career April/May ERA of under 4.

wlf WV · 01-06-2008, 02:23 AM

None of above.Chris Welsh,lefty,and we could get the inside scoop(on days not pitching) rather than inside pitch or maybe both.

PickOff · 01-06-2008, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wlf WV

None of above.Chris Welsh,lefty,and we could get the inside scoop(on days not pitching) rather than inside pitch or maybe both.

What you talkin' about, Willis?

BEETTLEBUG · 01-08-2008, 01:14 PM

vote for Benson at the 2Mil with insentives up to 8Mil with club option

Bip Roberts · 01-08-2008, 01:17 PM

Benson if i havent already said it before

AdamDunn · 01-08-2008, 03:28 PM

Benson... but my goodness, why does everyone want Lieber?

*BaseClogger* · 01-08-2008, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamDunn

Benson... but my goodness, why does everyone want Lieber?

because he is the best pitcher available that only requires a one year contract.

I hate when polls aren't public...

BEETTLEBUG · 01-08-2008, 05:35 PM

Leiber may be ok but he is the oldest at 40. Well I don't think Livan is that old but you never know about Cuban birthdays. Just read on ORG that Reds are after Fogg.

*BaseClogger* · 01-08-2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEETTLEBUG

Leiber may be ok but he is the oldest at 40. Well I don't think Livan is that old but you never know about Cuban birthdays. Just read on ORG that Reds are after Fogg.

He will be 38... the same age as David Weathers...

AmarilloRed · 01-08-2008, 08:06 PM

4 votes out of 90 for Josh Fogg- A huge wellspring of support there.

PickOff · 01-08-2008, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AmarilloRed

4 votes out of 90 for Josh Fogg- A huge wellspring of support there.

I'm shocked, he is such a bargain at $23 million over three!

View Poll Results: Which Free Agent Do You Sign?
Livan Hernandez: 2 yrs at $16 million, 2010 club option of $9 with $2 million buyout	12	13.04%
Jon Lieber: 1 yr at $6.5 million, 2009 club option of $8.5 million with $500,000 buyout	25	27.17%
Kris Benson: 1 yr $2 million up to $8 million, 2009 club option $9.5 million - $250,000 buyout	13	14.13%
Bartolo Colon: 2 yrs at $20 million	10	10.87%
Freddy Garcia: 1 yr $5 million up to $9 million, 2009 player option $10 mil if meets 120 inns '08	8	8.70%
Josh Fogg: 3 yrs at $23 million	4	4.35%
Brett Tomko: 1 yr at $4 million, 2009 club option of $5 million with $375,000 buyout	9	9.78%
None of the above!	11	11.96%
Voters: 92. You may not vote on this poll

01-04-2008, 09:21 PM	#16
Natty Redlocks Recovering Cubs Fan Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 710	Re: Which Free Agent Do You Sign? As always, I vote to fire Dusty first, then let the little details like these work themselves out. __________________ FIRE DUSTY Never mind. The man is clearly a genius.

01-04-2008, 09:45 PM	#17
Slyder Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,061	Re: Which Free Agent Do You Sign? I never like player options regardless of the prerequisits to "activate" it. You leave yourself no way to get out if said player reaches that and just comes for the paycheck afterwards. If you want to do a mutual option I would take Garcia in a heart beat. But of those Benson would be the one I'd gamble on. Make Garcia's option a Mutual one and I would take him also at that price and see if he can't come back and help.

01-05-2008, 12:59 AM	#18
AmarilloRed Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Amarillo,Texas Posts: 3,997	Re: Which Free Agent Do You Sign? I voted for Livan Hernandez. 200 IP and 19 quality starts is hard to argue with. I realize he will give up the long ball, but he will keep us in games.

01-05-2008, 01:30 PM	#19
BEETTLEBUG Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: WEST CARROLLTON OHIO Posts: 1,227	Re: Which Free Agent Do You Sign? I haven't voted yet 50 people is not very good judge. More votes Please. Last edited by BEETTLEBUG; 01-05-2008 at 01:44 PM.

01-05-2008, 01:47 PM	#20
Edd Roush Two-Time Batting Champ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Loveland, OH Posts: 2,632	Re: Which Free Agent Do You Sign? I don't want Livan for two years. I would much rather have him 1 year for 8 mil than 2 years for 16 million. I voted for Lieber. I think he would be a good back of the rotation starter and 6.5 million is very reasonable for one year. I thought about Benson, but if i remember correctly he won't be back til mid-May and I want a starter who will be ready at the beginning of the season to carry us. Ironically, I think some one posted a stat over on the ORG about Livan having a career April/May ERA of under 4.

01-06-2008, 02:23 AM	#21
wlf WV Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: huntington,wv Posts: 527	Re: Which Free Agent Do You Sign? None of above.Chris Welsh,lefty,and we could get the inside scoop(on days not pitching) rather than inside pitch or maybe both.

01-08-2008, 01:14 PM	#23
BEETTLEBUG Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: WEST CARROLLTON OHIO Posts: 1,227	Re: Which Free Agent Do You Sign? vote for Benson at the 2Mil with insentives up to 8Mil with club option

01-08-2008, 01:17 PM	#24
Bip Roberts Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,189	Re: Which Free Agent Do You Sign? Benson if i havent already said it before

01-08-2008, 03:28 PM	#25
AdamDunn Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 407	Re: Which Free Agent Do You Sign? Benson... but my goodness, why does everyone want Lieber?

01-08-2008, 05:35 PM	#27
BEETTLEBUG Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: WEST CARROLLTON OHIO Posts: 1,227	Re: Which Free Agent Do You Sign? Leiber may be ok but he is the oldest at 40. Well I don't think Livan is that old but you never know about Cuban birthdays. Just read on ORG that Reds are after Fogg. Last edited by BEETTLEBUG; 01-08-2008 at 05:40 PM.

01-08-2008, 08:06 PM	#29
AmarilloRed Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Amarillo,Texas Posts: 3,997	Re: Which Free Agent Do You Sign? 4 votes out of 90 for Josh Fogg- A huge wellspring of support there.

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