Jorge de la Rosa

[Invader3K]

It's been speculated that he could be a free agent target for the Brewers this season. Of course it would be interesting to bring him back after he was traded in 2006. Looking at his numbers over the past couple seasons, he would probably provide a sub 4.50 ERA and a WHIP around 1.30 or so. He's been pitching for the Rockies, who don't exactly play in a pitcher's park as well. Not sure what he would cost, though.

I honestly don't think it would be a bad idea to bring him back if he's willing to take a two year deal (he'll be 30 this coming year). What do you all think?

[madbad2000]

I would not scream if they signed him reasonably. Problem I have is that he is a Type A free agent. I hate losing picks even if it would be our second rounder.

[RockCoCougars]

It's somewhat intriguing, but I'd pass. I wouldn't want to buy high on a guy that was sold low and then have him implode again. I doubt that Melvin would either. It's kind of like that ex-girlfriend that you think about sometimes, then when you see her again, she is annoying the heck out of you again after 15 minutes. I could see DeLaRosa doing the same.... the fact is JDLR and the Brewers were probably just not meant to be together.

[paulmolitor4]

According to Jon Heyman he is seeking a 5-year deal. I wouldn't touch that with a ten foot pole. http://sportsillustrated....x.html?xid=si_topstories

[nate82]

According to Jon Heyman he is seeking a 5-year deal. I wouldn't touch that with a ten foot pole. http://sportsillustrated....x.html?xid=si_topstories

I don't think any team will give him a 5-year deal. Maybe the Royals or the Pirates will but I don't see anyone else giving him that.

[Invader3K]

Nah, not even they're that dumb. He'll get three years at best, maybe with a fourth year option.

[Hate those Rodents]

I feel extremely strongly that five years will be closer to accurate than the two years someone wanted. It won't be less than four, but five seems very possible. Kuroda will get three years guaranteed too, I think.

[Schlitz001]

I guess he's close to a 3 year $33 million dollar deal according to Fox. I wish him well and I'm glad the Brewers passed on him. He's only posted more than 130 innings once (2009) and has a career WHIP of 1.523. His best years may be yet to come, but he'll be 30 when the season starts.

[Invader3K]

Yeah, I wouldn't have wanted to see Milwaukee do that deal with him either.

[And That]

JDLR's signing with the Rockies is confirmed. Another one off the board.