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I wouldn’t mind having Kelvim Escobar in the bullpen he has nasty stuff and would be perfect in the 7th or 8th inning.
He HAD nasty stuff before he got hurt. He _may_ still have nasty stuff. He also _may_ be able to stay on the field for several months in a row.
High upside play, but the downside risk is you’re paying for him to sit on the DL. As long as you’re not paying much, no problem.
On a Minor League deal it would be awesome. Both as a starter or as a reliever.
Awesome minor league depth move! Do it Cashmoney!
Also, at what time does the Rule 5 draft start tomorrow?? (which is my birthday by the way, i’m gonna be the big 1-8!!!!)
i thought rule 5 draft was on thursday ?
You just fucked up his day. haha
It’s Thursday, not tomorrow.
well it’s tomorrow now.
I’d like to see the Angels get in on this one, before making the offer. Their coaches have been following Escobar thru his recovery – reinjury – re-recovery. If the Angels dont show any interest in bringing him back, Cash should beware that Escobar is simply perma-damaged.
If he’s unsigned when he makes those Winter Ball appearances, we should then take a long look.
If we could pull off a minor league, invite to ST deal for Kelvim Escobar, I would be very pleased.
I have to guess that Cashman is NOT going after Rich Harden simply because he will be able to command a contract longer than 1 year.
To the 8th!!!
All kinds of WANT (for a minor-league deal, that is).
Yessir.
I like Kelvim Escobar. Dude has NASTY stuff no doubt. I really care if he was starting or relieving, although I think he could be more of a weapon in the pen. Not to say he wouldn’t be a weapon in the rotation but in the pen with Mo would be devastating.
I wouldn’t call Escobar “high-risk, high-reward.” There really wouldn’t be any risk in adding him. He won’t exactly be expensive, nor will he be counted on to join the rotation. Anything you’d get from Escobar would be a bonus.
I would definitely bring him in for spring training and hope to catch lightning in a bottle.
Unless someone’s willing to give him a big league deal for 1MM+. Lots of teams need pitching…
Fun fact, Kelim Escobar translated into English is pronounced “Kyle Farnsworth” – no thanks.
So whats Kelvim then??
Theres no risk with a spring invite. There would only be risk if he got a major league deal.