Kent Mercker signs for 2 years - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

Danny Serafini · 12-20-2004, 03:44 PM

Cincinnati Reds general manager Dan O'Brien announced the signing of free-agent LHP Kent Mercker to a two-year contract.

Mercker, 36, enjoyed one of his finest seasons in 2004, finishing 3-1 with a 2.55 ERA in a career-high 71 appearances for the Cubs. He held opponents to a .205 batting average, including .237 by lefthanders and .172 by righthanders.

In 138 relief apps during the last 2 seasons for the Reds, Braves and Cubs, Mercker has posted a sterling 2.24 ERA.

westofyou · 12-20-2004, 03:46 PM

Money Guesses?

IIRC Redread was willing to go 4 million to Kent a week ago.

I say 2.3

Raisor · 12-20-2004, 03:47 PM

I'm hoping not more then 500K a year, but I know it'll be more.

westofyou · 12-20-2004, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raisor

I'm hoping not more then 500K a year, but I know it'll be more.

Kinda low, 2 years of good numbers, LH... you have to think market price.

missionhockey21 · 12-20-2004, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raisor

I'm hoping not more then 500K a year, but I know it'll be more.

Probably triple that figure, I imagine.

Raisor · 12-20-2004, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by westofyou

Kinda low, 2 years of good numbers, LH... you have to think market price.

which is why I know he'll get more money. I'm just saying what I would have paid for him.

RedFanAlways1966 · 12-20-2004, 04:10 PM

The REDS may not have the best bullpen in baseball this year, but they'll be fighting for the oldest in baseball soon.

John Franco next? He fits the minimum age requirements for this club. Is Jesse Orosco available? Can Hume still pitch?

MWM · 12-20-2004, 04:12 PM

I would be willing to go 2 years, $1.5MM total, and that's stretching it, IMO. Anything above that is a bad signing, IMO.

Raisor · 12-20-2004, 04:16 PM

You don't suppose they gave him a no-trade clause do you?

naaaahhhh...

Coach · 12-20-2004, 04:17 PM

Merker makes number 41 on the roster - someone has to go!

redsfan30 · 12-20-2004, 04:19 PM

How can you guys complain about this signing? You can't get a lefty with those numbers for nothing and you know it. If you want quality, you've got to pay.

Like someone in an earlier thread said, "Padilla is Spanish for pile of crap."

We get one of the better lefty relievers in the game and you complain about it?

Why?

Redmachine2003 · 12-20-2004, 04:23 PM

I predict Loaiza will be the next for DanO to sign.

missionhockey21 · 12-20-2004, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedFanAlways1966

The REDS may not have the best bullpen in baseball this year, but they'll be fighting for the oldest in baseball soon.

John Franco next? He fits the minimum age requirements for this club. Is Jesse Orosco available? Can Hume still pitch?

If there is one position you can sign the old guys at, it's relief. We improved, that's all I care about... but the cash he's getting could change things...

RedlegJake · 12-20-2004, 04:26 PM

The complaints aren't directed so much at Mercker, who is a nice pickup, or Ortiz, or Weathers or any of these role players the Reds have acquired. The complaining is because the number 1 issue, a true top of the rotation starter, or at least a kid with real ace potential, has not been acquired. It's like the car dealer who loads up on parts, washes the showrom windows and forgets to order the cars.

Krusty · 12-20-2004, 04:27 PM

Maybe they want to see a second audition of Norton?

Very good signing by the Reds. Maybe we can lure Millwood or Milton to the Reds too?

12-20-2004, 03:44 PM	#1
Danny Serafini 15 game winner Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sultanes de Monterrey Posts: 4,174	Kent Mercker signs for 2 years Cincinnati Reds general manager Dan O'Brien announced the signing of free-agent LHP Kent Mercker to a two-year contract. Mercker, 36, enjoyed one of his finest seasons in 2004, finishing 3-1 with a 2.55 ERA in a career-high 71 appearances for the Cubs. He held opponents to a .205 batting average, including .237 by lefthanders and .172 by righthanders. In 138 relief apps during the last 2 seasons for the Reds, Braves and Cubs, Mercker has posted a sterling 2.24 ERA.

12-20-2004, 03:46 PM	#2
westofyou breath Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: PDX Posts: 39,663	Re: Kent Mercker signs for 2 years Money Guesses? IIRC Redread was willing to go 4 million to Kent a week ago. I say 2.3

12-20-2004, 03:47 PM	#3
Raisor Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 12,896	Re: Kent Mercker signs for 2 years I'm hoping not more then 500K a year, but I know it'll be more. __________________ "But I do know Joey's sister indirectly (or foster sister) and I have heard stories of Joey being into shopping, designer wear, fancy coffees, and pedicures."

12-20-2004, 04:10 PM	#7
RedFanAlways1966 For a Level Playing Field Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Oakwood, OH Posts: 11,302	Re: Kent Mercker signs for 2 years The REDS may not have the best bullpen in baseball this year, but they'll be fighting for the oldest in baseball soon. John Franco next? He fits the minimum age requirements for this club. Is Jesse Orosco available? Can Hume still pitch? __________________ Small market fan... always hoping, but never expecting.

12-20-2004, 04:12 PM	#8
MWM Pre-tty, pre-tty good!! Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 12,196	Re: Kent Mercker signs for 2 years I would be willing to go 2 years, $1.5MM total, and that's stretching it, IMO. Anything above that is a bad signing, IMO. __________________ Grape works as a soda. Sort of as a gum. I wonder why it doesn't work as a pie. Grape pie? There's no grape pie. - Larry David

12-20-2004, 04:16 PM	#9
Raisor Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 12,896	Re: Kent Mercker signs for 2 years You don't suppose they gave him a no-trade clause do you? naaaahhhh... __________________ "But I do know Joey's sister indirectly (or foster sister) and I have heard stories of Joey being into shopping, designer wear, fancy coffees, and pedicures."

12-20-2004, 04:17 PM	#10
Coach Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 240	Re: Kent Mercker signs for 2 years Merker makes number 41 on the roster - someone has to go!

12-20-2004, 04:19 PM	#11
redsfan30 Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,546	Re: Kent Mercker signs for 2 years How can you guys complain about this signing? You can't get a lefty with those numbers for nothing and you know it. If you want quality, you've got to pay. Like someone in an earlier thread said, "Padilla is Spanish for pile of crap." We get one of the better lefty relievers in the game and you complain about it? Why? __________________ "Strickland Propane... Taste the meat, not the heat." - Hank Hill

12-20-2004, 04:23 PM	#12
Redmachine2003 Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,870	Re: Kent Mercker signs for 2 years I predict Loaiza will be the next for DanO to sign.

12-20-2004, 04:26 PM	#14
RedlegJake Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North Kansas City, Mo Posts: 3,952	Re: Kent Mercker signs for 2 years The complaints aren't directed so much at Mercker, who is a nice pickup, or Ortiz, or Weathers or any of these role players the Reds have acquired. The complaining is because the number 1 issue, a true top of the rotation starter, or at least a kid with real ace potential, has not been acquired. It's like the car dealer who loads up on parts, washes the showrom windows and forgets to order the cars.

12-20-2004, 04:27 PM	#15
Krusty Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Williamsport, PA Posts: 12,311	Re: Kent Mercker signs for 2 years Maybe they want to see a second audition of Norton? Very good signing by the Reds. Maybe we can lure Millwood or Milton to the Reds too? __________________ If you think small, you'll go nowhere in life.

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