Around The Majors 2019

[The Chosen One]

Cubs put Kimbrel on IL according to MLBTR.

Elbow injury.

[CyYoung31]

Elbow injury.

[Heyward]

There are certainly scenarios where opt outs can mutually benefit a team down the line, though I think it's pretty clear the opt out is completely in the player's favor when they are signed. If I'm the Nats, I thank him for his services and I happily let him walk.

Letting Stras walk wouldnt be smart at all for the Nats unless they used that money to keep Rendon and sign Cole or someone.

[NYCBrave]

Letting Stras walk wouldnt be smart at all for the Nats unless they used that money to keep Rendon and sign Cole or someone.

Seems like this is just a leverage move by Stras agents to get more years tacked on the deal from the Nats.

[Heyward]

Seems like this is just a leverage move by Stras agents to get more years tacked on the deal from the Nats.

I'd assume so but Stras would have a hot market if he decided to test FA. Minus Cole, it's a fairly weak FA SP market.

[Dalyn]

It is awful what has happened to Kimbrel. The rules regarding a QO need to change.

[Heyward]

Not saying opt outs are always good. But him opting out might be good for the sand fleas. Not Paying a 31 year old pitcher with numerous injuries another 100 million over 4 years could be a blessing in disguise. Let another team pony up more money for Stras decline years.

He has a 6 WAR, on pace for 200 innings, 200 K's, good WHIP/FIP, every pitching stat you wanna use. Maybe he declines hard but him leaving would be a massive blow to them unless they went after Cole.

[The Chosen One]

Cool moment in the Marlins and Pirates game.

First time ever a brother tandem has faced off against another as pitcher vs. Batter.

Ended with a strike out on a full count looking.

[Nerfherders]

Cool moment in the Marlins and Pirates game.

First time ever a brother tandem has faced off against another as pitcher vs. Batter.

Ended with a strike out on a full count looking.

Huh? Phil and Joe Niekro had to have faced eachother at least a few dozen times in their careers.

[NYCBrave]

Cool moment in the Marlins and Pirates game.

First time ever a brother tandem has faced off against another as pitcher vs. Batter.

Ended with a strike out on a full count looking.

It was the first time when it was the MLB debut of one of the players.

[NYCBrave]

I'd assume so but Stras would have a hot market if he decided to test FA. Minus Cole, it's a fairly weak FA SP market.

That's true but I think we're starting to see the market for 30+ year old players isn't as secure as it was just a few years ago.

[bravesfanMatt]

He has a 6 WAR, on pace for 200 innings, 200 K's, good WHIP/FIP, every pitching stat you wanna use. Maybe he declines hard but him leaving would be a massive blow to them unless they went after Cole.

Never said he wasn’t have an incredible year. I also think he has incredible stuff. I just personally think he is fragile and will struggle in his 30’s. I hope he does stay or better yet the gnats restructure his contract to pay him more. Maybe I am wrong. But his track record tells me he should be valued as a 3 to 3.5 war pitcher not a 5 or 6 that he might get paid for.

[thewupk]

It is awful what has happened to Kimbrel. The rules regarding a QO need to change.

Or maybe hes not worth what he thought he was

[nsacpi]

Or maybe hes not worth what he thought he was

maybe he's not worth what the Cubs thought he was

[msstate7]

Allard: 3.78 era, 2.94 FIP, 7.02 k9/2.97 bb9, .330 babip, 1.2 fWAR, .292 xwoba

[Heyward]

Kimbrel just aint what he used to be, it's the truth. AA dodged a bullet not getting him for multiple years.

[UNCBlue012]

Allard: 3.78 era, 2.94 FIP, 7.02 k9/2.97 bb9, .330 babip, 1.2 fWAR, .292 xwoba

His FB is averaging 92.2 MPH this year. Apparently, the reports of 88-90 were either false or I'm going crazy. Or both.

[bravesfanMatt]

His FB is averaging 92.2 MPH this year. Apparently, the reports of 88-90 were either false or I'm going crazy. Or both.

He was that last year. Maybe healthier this year.

[Heyward]

Allard: 3.78 era, 2.94 FIP, 7.02 k9/2.97 bb9, .330 babip, 1.2 fWAR, .292 xwoba

He's giving up alot of hits but not many runs. Still, not sure where he'd place with the Braves long-term.

[Heyward]

Never said he wasn’t have an incredible year. I also think he has incredible stuff. I just personally think he is fragile and will struggle in his 30’s. I hope he does stay or better yet the gnats restructure his contract to pay him more. Maybe I am wrong. But his track record tells me he should be valued as a 3 to 3.5 war pitcher not a 5 or 6 that he might get paid for.

Not saying you're wrong, but i dont see how letting him go makes Washington better in the short or long-term. But i get your argument, long-term deals with pitchers is generally risky.