We're going to have to replace nearly 400 innings next year (Santana and Harang). I'd like to see us trade for Mark Buehrle. He's expensive, but he'll be pitching for one final contract and should put up a good year with 200+ innings.
Buehrle
Teheran
Minor (keep Wood #5 to control his innings one last year without moving him to the bullpen)
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Wood
I'd offer Gavin Floyd the #4 job. Or perhaps Haren. Could also go for someone like Brandon McCarthy or Jason Hammel.
I actually would love one of either Gavin Floyd, Haren, McCarthy or Hammel. All of those are great choices. Buehrle is a guy I'd enjoy having here and would benefit from having Simba and Jason out there for defense. Gavin Floyd is the guy I think we need to resign first and foremost. His time with us told me one thing: The guy can pitch...
Bring him in! I'm not against bring Harang back either, but I don't think I trust him for another season.
Dalyn (09-25-2014)
I didn't mention Harang because he earned a 2-3 year deal, and he'll get it. Just not with us.Originally Posted by UNCBlue012
I think Buehrle could also add a much-needed veteran presence along with being a great mentor for Wood and Minor.
Buehrle is an excellent choice if you ask me. He's not a "Brave" like Huddy was, but he's a really good clubhouse guy/mentor as well as an innings eater. I think the idea of bringing Harang or Santana back should be assessed as well. Minor would of been even more awful this year if not for Santana... but I think both of the guys just earned themselves a good pay day.
Buerhle, Teheran, Minor, Floyd, Wood. That would be my choice though.
I'm a bit biased with Floyd, because I'm a huge fan, but he reminds me so much of a Fister type of guy that just does well in the National League.
Dalyn (09-25-2014)
Any thoughts on Edinson Volquez? Free agent, right? I am all in for Buehrle and Floyd, FWIW.
Dalyn (09-25-2014)
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