2010 Free Agent Starting Pitchers

Jayson Stark ranks the 2010 free agent pitchers. Wolf is listed at #2 which probably means he will get an offer which (if Stark's rankings are in-line with the market) will likely pull him away from the Ravine. The intriguing pitcher for me is Rich Harden listed at #5. Nobody questions his stuff, just his durability. If the Dodgers can negotiate a favorable deal (like they did with Hudson) which limited the years and dollars, I think he would be an intriguing pickup.

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Interesting article

Doug Davis
When we brought his name up to another [GM], the answer was: “made for the NL West.”

What exactly is that supposed to mean?

by David Young on Sep 11, 2009 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey

isn’t B Webb potentially on that list? Why would the DBacks pick up his option? I say we fire the Doctors that blessed off on Jason Schmidt, get a better crew to evaluate B Webb and give him a 5 year, $50m majorly incentive laden deal worth $80 if he hits 200 IP every year.

by Seanny Rotten on Sep 13, 2009 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Or Ben Sheets?

or is he in such bad shape he’s in the Jason Schmidt category?

by Seanny Rotten on Sep 13, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry. B Webb is on that list as an x-factor.

I say even if the DBacks don’t pick up his option we look long and hard at him. He’s not even 30 yet and when healthy he’s a phenomenal pitcher.

by Seanny Rotten on Sep 13, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow. All this excitement over potential free agents next year. So it's me, mwhite and El Lay Dave are the only ones who care. Spiffy.

by Seanny Rotten on Sep 18, 2009 2:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

signing A-Type free agents year after year is a dangerous, addictive habit

we have tons of young pitchers that can potentially blossom/return to form/continue shining, as well as another year of Hiroki Kuroda. Besides, let’s wait and see how 2009 turns out before worrying about 2010!

by sarcastro9 on Sep 20, 2009 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

First its never too early to strategize & plan ahead.

Second if a type A free agent is right why not sign him? I doubt Sheets or Webb would qualify for type
A though. Could you freaking imagine a starting five of Bills Kuroda Kershaw Wolf & a healthy Sheets or Webb?

by Seanny Rotten on Sep 23, 2009 7:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh YEAH!!!

http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/article/2009-09-23/d-backs-webb-not-willing-accept-salary-cut

Nice. No way he qualifies for Type A, right? I mean he pitched four innings this year. And if AZ is intent on him taking less than $8.5M, how tough would it be to throw $10M/yr for 3-5 years and get his services? I really can’t see anyone offering him much more.

by Seanny Rotten on Sep 24, 2009 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs