Post by Silvio (Blue Jays) on Nov 27, 2013 1:01:57 GMT
To Blue Jays:
SP Brandon McCarthy (9M 2014)
To Mariners:
OF Melky Cabrera (8M 2014)
From my perspective, I add a solid starting pitcher in Brandon McCarthy to my rotation. McCarthy pitched better than his 4.53 ERA shows as he had a 3.75 FIP last season. He always has had solid K/BB ratios as well. I know injuries with him are a concern, though when healthy I think he can provide value and pitch like a solid No. 3 starter, which is why I'm willing to roll the dice on him for one season. He put together two solid years in Oakland from 2011-2012. As for Melky, he comes with similar question marks as well, so for me there is the same amount of risk/reward with both in 2014. Overall, I think adding another arm like McCarthy helps strengthen my pitching staff even more heading into next season.
SP Brandon McCarthy (9M 2014)
To Mariners:
OF Melky Cabrera (8M 2014)
From my perspective, I add a solid starting pitcher in Brandon McCarthy to my rotation. McCarthy pitched better than his 4.53 ERA shows as he had a 3.75 FIP last season. He always has had solid K/BB ratios as well. I know injuries with him are a concern, though when healthy I think he can provide value and pitch like a solid No. 3 starter, which is why I'm willing to roll the dice on him for one season. He put together two solid years in Oakland from 2011-2012. As for Melky, he comes with similar question marks as well, so for me there is the same amount of risk/reward with both in 2014. Overall, I think adding another arm like McCarthy helps strengthen my pitching staff even more heading into next season.
