2010 Free Agent Starting Pitching Options

[Hate those Rodents]

I think Lopez is better than some are giving him credit for. Yes he has a couple flaws like every other player. But he'll attract serious interest regardless of his status after the season.

[Never Outhustled]

Would it be so horrible if Lopez accepted Arby, and was moved to the OF, with Hart traded for pitching?

 

I love having players on 1 year deals. Keep Lopez motivated for next year.

[TooLiveBrew]

Yeah, at worst there will likely be a lot of PH opportunities, & backing up Rickie at 2B makes some sense -- facing tough RHP, in general giving Rickie time off v. RHP would be nice.

[NievesNoNO]

I'd roll the dice with Brett Myers. Just a few years back he was the ace of the Phillies staff. He seems to have gotten somewhat of a raw deal there. They've moved him from starter to closer to bullpen to starter. I'm sure for good reason, but he's always had the stuff and I'm sure the Brewers would assure him a starting roll. Even better if they don't give up picks for him.

 

I'd wouldn't mind taking a shot with Harden either. I'm sure his injury problems would be maddening, but a half year of him is probably better than a full year of most on the that list. Just thinking back to Sheets; what I wouldn't have given for even a half season of him this year.

[dadofandrew]

Paying Lopez $6-7M to be a bench player is not an option.

[Hate those Rodents]

Why would he be a bench player? He'd be pencile in for 500 ab's I am sure one way or another.

[TooLiveBrew]

I really can't see how Lopez would net 500-ish ABs with the Crew next season. The only place he'd see ABs is backing up Weeks at 2B & PH-ing, and there wouldn't be a ton there. I wasn't aware of/paying attention to what his salary number would be in my prior comments, so I apologize.

 

If he can be retained for a reasonable amount of $, I think he's a no-brainer to bring back.

[Never Outhustled]

Paying Lopez $6-7M to be a bench player is not an option.

Your right, and no one is suggesting he would be. He could start in a corner OF spot, and would help improve our team OPS by playing there.

[JohnBriggs12]

I completely agree with X ellence. Lopez is a guy you find a place for. Either you move him or you move Weeks. He brings offensive skills that have been sorely lacking for years with this team and he would allow Weeks to hit in the middle of the lineup where he might blossom as an RBI guy.

[logan82]

or Lopez could fall back to his career numbers and that would kind of suck.

[Hate those Rodents]

We're not giving him a long term contract. That in itself will probably keep his numbers up. Bottom line is he's been basically a man among boys at the plate for us. Why people cringe at offering arbitration for the guy for one year is beyond me.

[CheezWizHed]

One thing the Brewers can't do is allow talent just to walk. We gave up some decent talent to get him, so we can't just let him go. We need to offer him arby and let the chips fall where they may. If he accepts, maybe we move Weeks. Or we trade Lopez. If he rejects arby, we might still sign him or get picks as compensation.

 

We can't just let him go for nothing.

 

Same for Hoffman and Cameron. Looper - I'm still on the fence...

 

Put me in the group that has Suppan as the long man out of the pen (since I suggested it last offseason). One starter via trade, one starter via sign.

[Fatter than Joey]

Maybe a whole lot of teams won't but a couple teams will be willing to give their pick up for a guy that can hit over .300 with some pop and speed and flexibility to play several positions.

 

He can't play several positions -- at least well -- He is a terrible SS.

[Bombers]

Why not trade McGehee? He has a lot of value right now, especially if he finishes the year batting above 300. I am all for trading him or Gamel for a pitcher. I would also pickup Looper's option, as it would be easy to trade Looper or Bush with their $5 price tag with a McGehee or a hardy to net a starting pitcher. Think about it. If you are another team who needs a 3B or a SS and the Brewers want one of your starters, you will be more inclined to make the deal if you are netting a starter in return.

[TooLiveBrew]

He can't play several positions -- at least well -- He is a terrible SS.

 

I would imagine he could handle 3B just fine.

[Hate those Rodents]

And he has more tools to play CF than Hall, who was not horrible in that role.

[endaround]

Based on what? Hall was a plus defender in the infield, Lopez isn't.