Rockies Are Now Serious About Ubaldo Jimenez

[FireDusty]

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/page/rumblings110727/colorado-rockies-shopping-ace-ubaldojimenez

An official of one other club believes "the team [the Rockies] really want to do this deal with is Cincinnati, because they've got the young starting pitching to give back. So I think that's where this is going."

[HalMorrisRules]

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2450096#post2450096

[brm7675]

Nothing is going to happen, Walt won't give up the amount of players they want and shouldn't...

[Vottomatic]

Nothing is going to happen, Walt won't give up the amount of players they want and shouldn't...

Nostradamus speaks again.

[bounty37h]

Nothing is going to happen, Walt won't give up the amount of players they want and shouldn't...

I agree with the shouldnt part, matter of fact, if they call back, I would drop our offer for playing games.

[abish1572]

I say walt will deal for ubaldo, maybe even a three team trade... I heard on tv that the reds are interested in coco crisp

[R_Webb18]

the reds are looking at sheilds again. im guessin there waiting until either 1 of theses teams drops the price.

[brm7675]

I say walt will deal for ubaldo, maybe even a three team trade... I heard on tv that the reds are interested in coco crisp

I'm sorry did you say Coco Crisp? I think I just threw up in my mouth....:(

[R_Webb18]

I'm sorry did you say Coco Crisp? I think I just threw up in my mouth....:(

agree not an upgrade rly.

[Eric the Red]

Ubaldo traded to the Indians for Drew Pomeranz, Alex White and others.

[Vottomatic]

Looks like Walt & Bob are standing pat. They like this Reds team. :D

[Eric the Red]

Looks like Walt & Bob are standing pat. They like this Reds team. :D

Ubaldo may well go on to a hall of fame career but I'll side with Walt on this one at this time. Cleveland gave up a lot, I'll speculate the equivalant of the Reds trading Mesoraco, Leake and Francisco at least.

[Grande Donkey]

Joelsherman1 Joel Sherman
by LanceMcAlister
Post has learned that #Yankees asked #Rockies 4 datys ago to do physical on Jimenez if deal agreed to, Col refused, so Yanks bowed out


#Sketchy. This, the decreased velo, and the Rockies actively shopping the guy really makes one wonder about his health.

[Eric the Red]

Hold the phone on the Ubaldo deal. Apparently, he is starting for the Rockies tonight after all. Perhaps the Tribe demanded a physical as well and Colorado balked.

[Old NDN]

Ubaldo pulled from game in first inning, hugging teammates in the dugout, according to Thom Brenneman, during game tonight. Sounds gone to me.

[Eric the Red]

This from Baseball Prospectus' Kevin Goldstein via twitter:


Kevin_Goldstein Kevin Goldstein
Not joking. Sources indicate Ubaldo deal is not done "complications". RT @KrisM615: @Kevin_Goldstein I can't tell if you're joking or not.


This story is getting weirder and weirder.

[Girevik]

Ubaldo pulled from game in first inning, hugging teammates in the dugout, according to Thom Brenneman, during game tonight. Sounds gone to me.

Granted I haven't been watching 100%, but I thought they were talking about Fucal.

[Eric the Red]

More from Goldstein via twitter.


Kevin_Goldstein Kevin Goldstein
Source: Ubaldo deal 100% not done, teams still talking, start threw wrench into things.

[Trademark]

hes an Indian now

[powersackers]

So we had our chance at a no. 1 for what? Likely Billy Hamilton, Alonso and Boxberger according to @jamieblog. Man, you do that trade! Say we roll off and win the division or wildcard. Let's go up against PHL with our nearest thing to a No. 1 Johnny Cueto, and pray for rain. We had a chance to get a true lights out No. 1 starter for 3 minor leaguers. All of which have questions or are blocked and riding pine.

Walt, you blew it.

[Prf15]

I am glad the Reds did not throw away some prospects to get Jimenez. I don't believe he is a true ace and with the way he has been pitching the past calendar year, he might not even be a reliable #2 going forward.

The fact that the Rockies wanted to deal him, and they wouldn't show medical reports scares the heck out of me. It seems like they know something that nobody else knows about him.

[powersackers]

I am glad the Reds did not throw away some prospects to get Jimenez. I don't believe he is a true ace and with the way he has been pitching the past calendar year, he might not even be a reliable #2 going forward.

The fact that the Rockies wanted to deal him, and they wouldn't show medical reports scares the heck out of me. It seems like they know something that nobody else knows about him.

I doubt anything is wrong, he's pitching every 5th day. Strikeout/walk ratio better than last year. Walks same, hits/9 up about 2 from last year. ERA and wins only thing hurting due to opponents OPS against going up .724, vs. .610. Only Leake and Cueto are better than .724 on our staff.

[Prf15]

I doubt anything is wrong, he's pitching every 5th day. Strikeout/walk ratio better than last year. Walks same, hits/9 up about 2 from last year. ERA and wins only thing hurting due to opponents OPS against going up .724, vs. .610. Only Leake and Cueto are better than .724 on our staff.

His velocity has reportedly been down in his past few starts. There is something that seems off with him.

[powersackers]

His velocity has reportedly been down in his past few starts. There is something that seems off with him.

http://www.fangraphs.com/pitchfxo.aspx?playerid=3374&position=P&pitch=FA

True he is down from 96-98 to 92-95. Last year to this year. 92-95 still puts him as the ninth fastest SP on average in MLB.

[Prf15]

http://www.fangraphs.com/pitchfxo.aspx?playerid=3374&position=P&pitch=FA

True he is down from 96-98 to 92-95. Last year to this year. 92-95 still puts him as the ninth fastest SP on average in MLB.

Yeah, his past few starts he hasn't averaged over 95. While 95 is awesome, it is a step down from what he was at last year.

[Vottomatic]

Yeah, his past few starts he hasn't averaged over 95. While 95 is awesome, it is a step down from what he was at last year.

Well if he can't throw 97 mph anymore, we don't want him. And get rid of Leake, Wood, Bailey, Arroyo, and Willis while your at it.

[Todd Gack]

When Jimenez still has an ERA in the 4's in the next couple of years, then we'll see why it's better we didn't make this deal.

[Prf15]

Well if he can't throw 97 mph anymore, we don't want him. And get rid of Leake, Wood, Bailey, Arroyo, and Willis while your at it.

That isn't the point. The point is that he hasn't been himself, and has struggled because of it. Jimenez, with the way he has been pitching, would be our #3 or 4 starter right now. Would you want to part with 2-3 top prospects for that?

[R_Webb18]

That isn't the point. The point is that he hasn't been himself, and has struggled because of it. Jimenez, with the way he has been pitching, would be our #3 or 4 starter right now. Would you want to part with 2-3 top prospects for that?

i would not.

[Vottomatic]

That isn't the point. The point is that he hasn't been himself, and has struggled because of it. Jimenez, with the way he has been pitching, would be our #3 or 4 starter right now. Would you want to part with 2-3 top prospects for that?

Jimenez has given up 3 or less runs in 12 of his last 15 starts. What do you want from the guy? Gee, maybe he just knows how to pitch and doesn't have to rely on a 98 mph fastball to get it done.

Chapman doesn't throw 105 mph anymore. Maybe we should trade him too? And when he was throwing 105 mph, he couldn't get it over the plate, had control issues. Alot of good that was doing us.

There's nothing wrong with Jimenez.

Having said that, I would not have included Mesoraco or Hamilton in that deal. So they were asking too much of the Reds.

[Prf15]

Jimenez has a 4.46 ERA on the year with a 1.37 WHIP, and has a 4.78 ERA this month. He has only put together one good month this year, which was June. I am sure he will return to being a solid #2 type starter, but he isn't a #1, IMO.

[Vottomatic]

Uh, no. Jimenez last 2 starts have been questionable, albeit while trade rumors were swirling around in his head. Same with Shields. His name comes up in serious trade rumors and he goes out and throws his worst game of the year and gets rocked bad.

In July, Jimenez gave up 3, 1, 2, 2 earned runs in his first 4 starts of the month. In June, Jimenez gave up 0, 2, 2, 3, 2, 2, earned runs in his 6 starts. In May, he started coming around and his last 3 starts went like this.........3, 2, 6 earned runs.

Again, he's given up 3 or less runs in 12 of his last 15 starts. Yeah, he sucks. :confused:

Also, they say his sinker doesn't work in Colorado. He pitches a ton better outside of Coors Field.

I didn't want to give that much up if they wanted Mesoraco. But I still think it was a missed opportunity considering Jimenez is under contract 2 more years.

[Prf15]

Also, they say his sinker doesn't work in Colorado. He pitches a ton better outside of Coors Field.


Wow, I just decided to look up his splits. Those home/road splits are crazy.

Maybe I am putting him down a bit too much, but there is just something about him that seems 'off' to me. I really can't put my finger on it, but I just don't have confidence in him.

I'll be very interested to see how he pitches in Cleveland.

[sdwagers]

I worry about the velocity drop of UJ. This is either a very good move by the Tribe, or a very good move by the Rox.

[Vottomatic]

Well, in 5 games for the Tribe, Ubaldo is getting hit at a .303 clip by opposing batters, and has posted a 1.64 WHIP and a 5.79 e.r.a. He has struck out 32 in 28 IP, but has allowed 37 base hits. He's given up 5 HR's in 28 IP, after only giving up 10 HR's in 123 IP for the Rockies.

Change of leagues bothering him? Change of scenery overall? Or is he just on the decline?

We shall see over time.