Brewers Sign Yovani Gallardo (Update, reply #198: Signs MLB deal w/CIN, 1 yr/$750K guaranteed)

[MVP2110]

I suspected the Brewers would bring in a one-year contract innings eater type player - someone like RA Dickey or John Lackey. I guess Gallardo is sort of that guy - just not as healthy and not as good (which means pretty bad).

 

I'm not thrilled at the move - primarily since it's a guaranteed deal. The team is obviously trying to fill a rotation spot for cheap, but I wish they had done a minor league deal. Just said to Yo, 'hey, the spot's yours if you look okay.' But now we'll feel compelled to keep him even if he stinks.

 

Hopefully, it's a low, low salary so we can cut bait if needed.

 

Do we know it's guaranteed? Isn't it possible it's a non guaranteed deal?

 

Guessing this is probably like the Tommy Milone deal from last year.

[MNBrew]

^^MVP2110, you might want to re-check your spelling.

[PinaMadness]

With this and the Kemp deal... what’s next? Utley and Howard go back to the Phillies?

Matt Kemp in LA, Chase Headley is San Diego, Pablo Sandoval in San Francisco, Yovani Gallardo in Milwaukee! What is this, 2011?

[adambr2]

As far as I know all MLB contracts are guaranteed. Don't think there is such a thing as a non guaranteed deal other than arbitration year contracts which this is not.

[pacopete4]

As far as I know all MLB contracts are guaranteed. Don't think there is such a thing as a non guaranteed deal other than arbitration year contracts which this is not.

 

Couldn’t he sign for say, $750K and put a bunch of incentives like adding $2M if he makes opening day roster, another $2M if he makes X amount of starts... something like that?

[MVP2110]

^^MVP2110, you might want to re-check your spelling.

 

Thank you sir.

[3and2Fastball]

With this and the Kemp deal... what’s next? Utley and Howard go back to the Phillies?

Matt Kemp in LA, Chase Headley is San Diego, Pablo Sandoval in San Francisco, Yovani Gallardo in Milwaukee! What is this, 2011?

 

Cool! Can we DFA Yuni B this time around?

[liveforoctober]

I want T Plush roaming in CF again.

 

But, for real, I actually had to think for almost 10 seconds to what T Plush's real name is...

[Jenkins5]

You know, Hardy would be cheaper after a bad season and with age but every team needs some quality older vets! He'd be a fan favorite! A Gallardo and Hardy 2018 would make my season! Bring us back to glory!

 

Gallardo is willing to pitch in the pen to so gives some options there as well

[brewcrewdue80]

I dunno on this signing bringing impact to the 25man. I'd guess bullpen/swingman job, but not a full time starting position in the rotation. If the signing is more than 2.5mil, this is a terrible move. Gallardo hasn't been good for awhile now. You knew he was going downhill before leaving Milwaukee. Hes shown what downhill is. In no way do I think a "guy" can tweak him and fix him to be a positive SP. Bullpen it has to be, or just some ticket selling in Spring for comeback home feel. Wasnt it Capuano a few years back?

[bill hAll Star]

This move more intrigues me because we get a more clear picture of the blueprint.

 

1. If it wasn’t already certain, we won’t be dabbling in the Cobb/Darvish/Lynn/Arrieta sweepstakes. The team has 4 known starters, Nelson, and a lot of swingmen. You don’t add another vet swingman if you were seriously considering someone from the above list.

 

2. There are now 2 paths:

 

Path A - 90% likely: theory listed above. Stearns is generally standing pat because the roster was a bit of a mirage. Could still sign Walker and a reliever at a bargain price, but nothing over 2 years at a bargain.

 

Path B - 10% likely: Gallardo was signed for cheap depth because some combination of Woodruff, Hader, Burnes, etc is involved in an Archer trade and we want mlb depth given that we’ve just emptied 2-3 of the 5 or 6 young guys that’ll factor in this year and/or next.

[TJseven7]

So we got our Peralta Espino Guerra #5 replacement.

 

100% likely... crew aren't going to do much this offseason so the casual fans just got a name they remember cuz we got him for peanuts. Warm fuzzies. Meh signing. I don't see why his last two years were a mirage. Bridge to Burnes? No faith in Jungeman or Wilkerson? Suter or hader in the rotation?

[Cool Hand Lucroy]

Feels like this move is getting outsized attention because it's the first move by the Brewers in a flurry of Winter Meetings activity and it involves a name we all know.

 

I doubt the FO thinks this is a big move. I'd be shocked if it was a lot of $. Maybe he sticks, maybe he doesn't, but it's certainly possible Yo can still get MLB hitters out. It's also possible he's bad. I don't see a lot to complain about or get excited about. Just another move that seems bigger because of timing/name recognition.

 

Certainly hope Yo finds it again here. We'll see.

[LouisEly]

If Wily Peralta can get a major league deal, Yo Gallardo can get a major league deal.

 

Gallardo's deal is probably very similar to Peralta's; I'm guessing one year and around $1.75M with incentives, possible 2nd year club option with small buyout. That being said, I'd rather they have brought back Garza for that amount.

 

Gallardo threw a lot of innings at a young age, and I think his DUI was the tip of the iceberg as far as his drinking, thus the dropoff in his late 20's. His velocity was up slightly, about 1.5-1.9 mph over 2016 depending on pitch type.

[Jaylyn]

No complaints, it worked with KROD and Jeffress so why not. If DS is going this route, I would have preferred Jaime García though.

[502 to Right]

That being said, I'd rather they have brought back Garza for that amount.

 

I never want Garza on this team again. I would have suspended him when he refused to pitch out the bullpen at the end of 2015. Instead the Brewers just sent him home and continued paying his $12 million a year salary. He's a piece of garbage.

[coolhandluke121]

Stealth tank. Got no problem with it either.

[coolhandluke121]

The team has 4 known starters, Nelson, and a lot of swingmen.

 

Who's the 4th?

[Thurston Fluff]

This move more intrigues me because we get a more clear picture of the blueprint.

 

1. If it wasn’t already certain, we won’t be dabbling in the Cobb/Darvish/Lynn/Arrieta sweepstakes. The team has 4 known starters, Nelson, and a lot of swingmen. You don’t add another vet swingman if you were seriously considering someone from the above list.

 

2. There are now 2 paths:

 

Path A - 90% likely: theory listed above. Stearns is generally standing pat because the roster was a bit of a mirage. Could still sign Walker and a reliever at a bargain price, but nothing over 2 years at a bargain.

 

Path B - 10% likely: Gallardo was signed for cheap depth because some combination of Woodruff, Hader, Burnes, etc is involved in an Archer trade and we want mlb depth given that we’ve just emptied 2-3 of the 5 or 6 young guys that’ll factor in this year and/or next.

 

Path C - Stearns believes the talent on the team was legitimate and thinks the youth coming up is legit as well. Thus no need to spend big. I don't see why thinking young players improving and a healthy farm can't produce a contender. I might be the only person who would be happy without a major addition this off season. Fill in around the edges for depth, maybe kick the tires on a second baseman or work a deal to clear the glut of outfielders but beyond that I liked the direction our team was heading. So why change it with costly trades or expensive big name free agents?

[Thurston Fluff]

This move more intrigues me because we get a more clear picture of the blueprint.

 

1. If it wasn’t already certain, we won’t be dabbling in the Cobb/Darvish/Lynn/Arrieta sweepstakes. The team has 4 known starters, Nelson, and a lot of swingmen. You don’t add another vet swingman if you were seriously considering someone from the above list.

 

2. There are now 2 paths:

 

Path A - 90% likely: theory listed above. Stearns is generally standing pat because the roster was a bit of a mirage. Could still sign Walker and a reliever at a bargain price, but nothing over 2 years at a bargain.

 

Path B - 10% likely: Gallardo was signed for cheap depth because some combination of Woodruff, Hader, Burnes, etc is involved in an Archer trade and we want mlb depth given that we’ve just emptied 2-3 of the 5 or 6 young guys that’ll factor in this year and/or next.

 

Path C - Stearns believes the talent on the team was legitimate and thinks the youth coming up is legit as well. Thus no need to spend big. I don't see why thinking young players improving and a healthy farm can't produce a contender. I might be the only person who would be happy without a major addition this off season. Fill in around the edges for depth, maybe kick the tires on a second baseman or work a deal to clear the glut of outfielders but beyond that I liked the direction our team was heading. So why change it with costly trades or expensive big name free agents?

[Boomer5]

This move more intrigues me because we get a more clear picture of the blueprint.

 

1. If it wasn’t already certain, we won’t be dabbling in the Cobb/Darvish/Lynn/Arrieta sweepstakes. The team has 4 known starters, Nelson, and a lot of swingmen. You don’t add another vet swingman if you were seriously considering someone from the above list.

 

2. There are now 2 paths:

 

Path A - 90% likely: theory listed above. Stearns is generally standing pat because the roster was a bit of a mirage. Could still sign Walker and a reliever at a bargain price, but nothing over 2 years at a bargain.

 

Path B - 10% likely: Gallardo was signed for cheap depth because some combination of Woodruff, Hader, Burnes, etc is involved in an Archer trade and we want mlb depth given that we’ve just emptied 2-3 of the 5 or 6 young guys that’ll factor in this year and/or next.

 

Path C - Stearns believes the talent on the team was legitimate and thinks the youth coming up is legit as well. Thus no need to spend big. I don't see why thinking young players improving and a healthy farm can't produce a contender. I might be the only person who would be happy without a major addition this off season. Fill in around the edges for depth, maybe kick the tires on a second baseman or work a deal to clear the glut of outfielders but beyond that I liked the direction our team was heading. So why change it with costly trades or expensive big name free agents?

 

They lost Nelson, Swarzak, and Walker and added Gallardo. If Plan C is the way he is really thinking, he is expecting a ton from the young guys coming up if the plan is to contend.

[Boomer5]

Stealth tank. Got no problem with it either.

 

Agreed on both points. Drafting 19th with the associated pool money does not help bring in those 60 grade players.

[3and2Fastball]

Thurston, I am with you on Plan C. Building from within, with a strong farm system is indeed the way to go. I would enjoy bringing in some more talent to add to what we have, but I do trust Stearns and like the direction we're heading.

[FVBrewerFan]

Thurston, I am with you on Plan C. Building from within, with a strong farm system is indeed the way to go. I would enjoy bringing in some more talent to add to what we have, but I do trust Stearns and like the direction we're heading.

 

Sign me up for plan C also. Stay the course.

 

That said, signing Gallardo doesn't prove or disprove any plan. Simply a very low risk, cheap look at rotation depth. Way too early to know if he will be on the roster come April.

 

Maybe they still sign or trade for two more starters and three more relievers. We don't know. What we do know is signing Yo doesn't prevent Stearns from doing literally anything else.

[brewmann04]

They are not ready to throw money around and kinda believe last year was a. bIt of a mirage