KRod signs 2 year deal with Brew Crew

[BrewBalls]

Smith in the 7th, Broxton in the 8th, K-Rod in the 9th?

 

(I know there will be other relievers used, but I have to believe that's the primary combo.)

My guess is Henderson, if healthy, would pitch the 7th with Smith being used to match up againsts lefties in high leverage situations. However it works out, this is a huge addition to the bullpen.

[BrewBalls]

Disgusted.

Why? Because our closer is making the same amount as out LOOGY? Even if he falters and Broxton or Henderson takes over closing responsibilities he is still an above average reliever on a cheap contract.

[bill hAll Star]

I don't like the value because I'm not sure K-Rod is going to be above replacement-value anymore. I don't hate it at the price, though.

 

What I love is that this potentially Roenicke-proofs the bullpen. He now has righties that are at least moderately neutral in splits and won't do something stupid like stick Will Smith in an inning role again where he faces a bunch of righty hitters (right Ron? Right!?!?!)

[JohnBriggs12]

The positive besides the contract being modest is that it should make the decision easier to have Thornburg re-establish himself as a starter in AAA rather than hang around in the outdated and rarely used "long man" role. If he's really good there, it gives them a solid replacement in case of injury or ineffectiveness and gives them the option of dealing Lohse at the deadline, even if they are still fairly close.

[brewerfan82]

Love it. MUCH cheaper than I expected. He might drive you nuts, but he gets results, provides an intensity/charisma in the closer role we didn't have, knocks everyone else in the bullpen down into a more comfortable spot, and is inexpensive enough to cut if his luck catches up with him. We also have the benefit of knowing he hasn't seemed to be a clubhouse issue with this team. I would have been disappointed heading into the season relying on Broxton as the closer, but love him in the setup role and Papelbon was going to be a much riskier acquisition in terms of money, prospects and attitude (again, I know KRod has his issues, but at least we're familiar with how they mesh with this organization). We just added depth in every bullpen spot for $3mil by bumping every pitcher down one spot. Can't complain about that.

[tmwiese55]

Wasn't Smith pegged as a potential starter when we got him? I could be remembering wrong but maybe he'll the one getting stretched out and able to do multiple innings on the ML roster while Thornberg is in AAA. With no 6th starter like we had most of last year, someone will have to be able to grab 3-4 innings here or there.

[djoctagone]

3 million first year and 6 million second year. Not quite what Scotty B had hoped for.

now hearing $13 million over two years.

[BrewBalls]

The positive besides the contract being modest is that it should make the decision easier to have Thornburg re-establish himself as a starter in AAA rather than hang around in the outdated and rarely used "long man" role. If he's really good there, it gives them a solid replacement in case of injury or ineffectiveness and gives them the option of dealing Lohse at the deadline, even if they are still fairly close.

Great point. I didn't consider how adding another reliever would remove Thornburg from the bullpen and get him on the mound every five days in AAA. If this is the case, who would you bring up first if their is an injury to a starter, Jungmann or Thornburg?

[yoyomayoma]

Now Rosenthal is reporting it as 13 mil guaranteed. I wonder where the discrepancy is.

[BradWI]

Now it's being reported as 13 mil guaranteed. I wonder where the discrepancy is.

Big buyout for 3rd year

[yoyomayoma]

Must be. 4 mil is a hell of a buyout.

[patrickgpe]

i think the point that hasn't been brought up yet is the alternative was either giving up a top prospect or paying 26 million for 2 years of Papelbon. Even though he struggled down the stretch, the pen is better than it was yesterday.

[torts]

literally the first thing that popped into my head when I saw this pop up on my newsfeed on my phone...

 

http://www.gw2wvw.net/sites/default/files/hide.jpg

[TheCrew07]

I really don't have the words for how much I despise K-Rod on a personal level.

 

As a player he's marginal and I have no idea why the Brewers would want to 2 years plus an option for him, regardless of cost?

 

I wanted no part of a Papelbon trade but this isn't much better.

 

To me this is a case of better the devil you know...

[WV Brew]

J-S has $13 million.

 

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/294207171.html

[BrewBalls]

J-S has $13 million.

 

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/294207171.html

My guess is $3M in 2015, $6M in 2016 with a $4M buyout on his team option for 2017.

[liveforoctober]

I love Broxton's quote in the K-Rod article when asked how he feels his role might change with this signing:

 

"I don't care. As long as we win, I don't care. There are important outs in the 7th, 8th, AND 9th innings."

[brewers4eric]

I'm ok with the signing, as long as they fine him 3 million for reporting to camp late.

[torts]

I love Broxton's quote in the K-Rod article when asked how he feels his role might change with this signing:

 

"I don't care. As long as we win, I don't care. There are important outs in the 7th, 8th, AND 9th innings."

 

exactly, thats a great mindset!!

[Outlander]

Disgusted.

Why? Because our closer is making the same amount as out LOOGY? Even if he falters and Broxton or Henderson takes over closing responsibilities he is still an above average reliever on a cheap contract.

No

[TooLiveBrew]

I love Broxton's quote in the K-Rod article when asked how he feels his role might change with this signing:

 

"I don't care. As long as we win, I don't care. There are important outs in the 7th, 8th, AND 9th innings."

I love to hear that!

[RobDeer 45]

I really like the collection of guys we have in the pen. Not a lot of risk, money wise. Could give us trade bait again. K Rod makes me nervous when I'm watching him pitch, but he has been pretty darn solid over the last few years.

 

This bullpen reminds me of the team put together by the Indians in Major League!!!

[Bombers]

Assuming he doesn't become a HR derby pitcher like he was in 2014, I'll live with it.

His HR/9 the last 3 years is 1, 1.4, and 1.9. I highly doubt it will all of a sudden be under 1. Be prepared to watch HR's

[pacopete4]

Assuming he doesn't become a HR derby pitcher like he was in 2014, I'll live with it.

His HR/9 the last 3 years is 1, 1.4, and 1.9. I highly doubt it will all of a sudden be under 1. Be prepared to watch HR's

 

Very well could happen. But maybe he makes an adjustment in his approach as well. He already reinvented himself once.

[trwi7]

I hate this, mainly because this appears to be Attanasio negotiating for a player again and I think K-Rod is a gigantic piece of crap.