In addition to the SSS arguments the stat guys will throw at you, he's not nearly as successful in '15 as he was in '14. Dramatic drop in velo and Ks. Now, he says he's doing it on purpose, pitching to contact more, but he's not getting guys out like he used to.
Yes, Wood throws good games. Les Straker lit it up for the Minnesota Twins in 1987 playoffs when Morris and Blyleven were the only reliable starters they had. Freddy Garcia make pitch for us.
Hamels and Wood aren't in the same galaxy and there are some disturbing trends with Wood.
I feel like folks would be feeling A LOT better about this deal if we acquired Olivera for the full $62.5m plus $35M or so worth of prospects instead of $35m or so in cash.
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I'm not talking about the life of the deal right now. I'm specifically talking about a playoff scenario. All that matters is runs allowed and to a lesser extent innings. Hameln may give you an extra inning, but they'll do similarly well in keeping runs from scoring. Being a workhorse and velocity matter far more over the life of the deal than a one-game scenario.
I'm sad.
I couldn't give a **** about WHIP, but that is affected by his BABIP. Lower Ks because he's throwing the sinker more now which has led to less homers. Either way, despite what anyone things, he's a career 3.10 ERA guy that is currently at 3.5. At 24, that is awfully promising.
If you even completely ignore the last 2 years, Wood is a mid 3 ERA guy that offers promise as a 24 year old.
"Yes, I did think Aldrich was good UNTIL I SAW HIM PLAY. "- thethe