edabbs44
04-29-2007, 07:50 PM
So we're basically one month in and this offseason was named the year of the ridiculous contract. Let's take a look at how some of those crazy contracts have turned out so far. Four signings come to mind right away:
1) Ted Lilly (Chicago Cubs - 4 years, $40 million): Lilly has pitched quite well for the Cubs so far, going 2-2 with a 2.18 ERA. He has a sterling 33-5 K/BB ratio and the Cubs lineup has done him no favors as his record has not shown how well he has pitched.
2) Gil Meche (KC Royals - 5 years, $55 million): Meche has been another one-month stud, going 2-1 with a 2.18 ERA. His K/BB ratio is 29/9 and has also been stymied by his offense.
3) Jason Marquis (Chicago Cubs - 3 years, $21 million): Here's the surprise. 3-1 with a 2.35 ERA. K/BB ratio is more telling at 14/13 and he's gonna have a tough time keeping this up.
4) Gary Matthews Jr (LA Angels - 5 years, $50 million): .298/.368/.415 with 2 HR, 17 runs scored, 9 RBI and 6 SB. He is on pace to hit .298 with 114 runs, 13 HR, 60 RBI and 40 SB.
What were your original thoughts? Personally, I thought the Marquis contract was a disaster and I still think it will end up that way. I thought the Matthews contract was another loser, but so far so good for him. I thought Meche was overpaid but wasn't as bad a signing as most thought. I liked it for KC as he at least gave them a little hope that they could get a pitcher with some talent. I thought Lilly was a good signing and that he would fare well with the league change, sort of like Arroyo circa 2006.
1) Ted Lilly (Chicago Cubs - 4 years, $40 million): Lilly has pitched quite well for the Cubs so far, going 2-2 with a 2.18 ERA. He has a sterling 33-5 K/BB ratio and the Cubs lineup has done him no favors as his record has not shown how well he has pitched.
2) Gil Meche (KC Royals - 5 years, $55 million): Meche has been another one-month stud, going 2-1 with a 2.18 ERA. His K/BB ratio is 29/9 and has also been stymied by his offense.
3) Jason Marquis (Chicago Cubs - 3 years, $21 million): Here's the surprise. 3-1 with a 2.35 ERA. K/BB ratio is more telling at 14/13 and he's gonna have a tough time keeping this up.
4) Gary Matthews Jr (LA Angels - 5 years, $50 million): .298/.368/.415 with 2 HR, 17 runs scored, 9 RBI and 6 SB. He is on pace to hit .298 with 114 runs, 13 HR, 60 RBI and 40 SB.
What were your original thoughts? Personally, I thought the Marquis contract was a disaster and I still think it will end up that way. I thought the Matthews contract was another loser, but so far so good for him. I thought Meche was overpaid but wasn't as bad a signing as most thought. I liked it for KC as he at least gave them a little hope that they could get a pitcher with some talent. I thought Lilly was a good signing and that he would fare well with the league change, sort of like Arroyo circa 2006.