Ian Snell

[Milltownhooker]

What kind of prospects would he command if the Pirates make him available?

[lcbj68c]

I'm guessing a player currently somewhere between A+ and AAA.

[Invader3K]

He's not that great really. The Brewers could probably get him somewhat cheaply if they really wanted him, I'd think.

[JohnBriggs12]

Snell would be a good gamble at the right price. His numbers don't look great this year (he was worse last year) but he's 6 of 12 in quality starts which isn't terrible.

 

He could be a guy that's just worn down mentally from being around a losing franchise for so long. His stuff should be good enough to be a solid starting pitcher.

[Invader3K]

That is a good point. Sometimes players, especially pitchers I think, just need a change of scenery. The morale has to be awful in that Pittsburgh locker room.

[Milltownhooker]

Considering whats out there Snell looks more attractive by the day to me. Bedard will cost alot & he's never been durable enough to go every 5th day. The rest of whats out there Peavy not withstanding looks about the same as Snell.

[JoeHova]

I think Snell could be a good reliever but as a starter he seems lackluster, and not likely to be an upgrade on any of the 5 in the current rotation (except Suppan, but he's not going anywhere, unfortunately). However, the Pirates would probably want to value Snell as if he was still a good starter like he was in 2007. I'd take him if they were giving him away though.

[DocLuna7]

With the way the Pirates usually conduct an oftentimes dysfunctional August fire-sale, I'm guessing he's available for a fairly reasonable price.

[GAME05]

I like that idea. I think our team would do well to shore up our rotation with a Class B starter and not be giving up the farm to try and get another Sabathia. I have a lot of faith that our offense can carry us to 90++ wins even without a superstar starting rotation.

[Outlander]

He had that great game against the Brewers in April but since then has a 7 ERA in 7 starts with no wins, so no thanks.