Josh Lindblom signs with Brewers - 3 years / $9.125 mil [Latest: Lindblom DFAd]

[Jopal78]

I think it’s time to admit defeat with Lindblom as well. He just isn’t good. Bullpen should be Hader, Williams, Suter, Boxberger, Lauer (if they aren’t going with the 6 man rotation) and some trade acquisition/s.

 

Wait a minute, so you’re going to release the guy, then trade away more talent to get some relief arms? Maybe they should have just kept Rasmussen and Feyereisen

[Outlander]

I think it’s time to admit defeat with Lindblom as well. He just isn’t good. Bullpen should be Hader, Williams, Suter, Boxberger, Lauer (if they aren’t going with the 6 man rotation) and some trade acquisition/s.

 

Wait a minute, so you’re going to release the guy, then trade away more talent to get some relief arms? Maybe they should have just kept Rasmussen and Feyereisen

I don't know if the answer is releasing Lindblom but if you don't think the guy can be an effective relief pitcher then of course you should release him, it doesn't matter what other transactions were previously made. They had to trade controllable relief pitchers for a controllable SS. It might be easier to get a guy on a one year deal or a little overpaid.

[Jopal78]

I think it’s time to admit defeat with Lindblom as well. He just isn’t good. Bullpen should be Hader, Williams, Suter, Boxberger, Lauer (if they aren’t going with the 6 man rotation) and some trade acquisition/s.

 

Wait a minute, so you’re going to release the guy, then trade away more talent to get some relief arms? Maybe they should have just kept Rasmussen and Feyereisen

 

I don't know if the answer is releasing Lindblom but if you don't think the guy can be an effective relief pitcher then of course you should release him, it doesn't matter what other transactions were previously made. They had to trade controllable relief pitchers for a controllable SS. It might be easier to get a guy on a one year deal or a little overpaid.

 

We're in May coming off a shortened season, where the expectations are teams are going to need extra pitching. The Brewers have already diluted a significant portion of their relief pitching depth, I doubt they are going to dig a deeper hole now to acquire relief pitching from another team.

 

Therefore the question is whether or not they believe Lindblom is more effective than the next man up: Godley?, LeBlanc? Blaine Hardy, etc. and if so is it worth biting the bullet on nearly 6 million dollars in guarantees to Lindblom. I don't like him but I bet they'll give him every chance to try to figure something out that works on the mound.

[Outlander]

That is true, Lindblom may not be good but better than the next person so they shouldn't get rid of him until they have something better. Which may very well be the case right now.

[Warning Track Power]

I think it’s time to admit defeat with Lindblom as well. He just isn’t good. Bullpen should be Hader, Williams, Suter, Boxberger, Lauer (if they aren’t going with the 6 man rotation) and some trade acquisition/s.

 

Wait a minute, so you’re going to release the guy, then trade away more talent to get some relief arms? Maybe they should have just kept Rasmussen and Feyereisen

Yes. He simply is not good. The Brewers have proven to be quite adept at acquiring or developing relievers over the years, be it Swarzak, Pomeranz or Feyereisen. I think Rasmussen was going to be another hit but you have to make that trade for a potential long term solution at SS. I think Richards has every chance to be as good as Feyereisen.

 

Unfortunately, they are not going to hit 1000 on them and I think Lindblom is a swing and miss.

[CheezWizHed]

...and I think Lindblom is a swing and miss.

 

Oh the irony!

[Warning Track Power]

...and I think Lindblom is a swing and miss.

 

Oh the irony!

What I wouldn't give to have this not be ironic!

[umphrey]

Weird time to bring him up. I didn’t watch yesterday but his line was actually pretty good. 4.5 ERA for the day, no hits, 1 BB in 2 innings is a 0.5 WHIP. 18 k/9.

[folly412]

Adam McCalvy

@AdamMcCalvy

The Brewers DFA Josh Lindblom with more than a year and a half left on his three-year deal.

[MVP2110]

I remember when people wanted Lindblom in the rotation over Houser lol

[patrickgpe]

it was a low risk signing, you can't fault them for taking a chance on him. you also have to applaud them for admitting it was a mistake and moving on.

[bork]

Lindblom DFA'd to make room for Lauer.

[Sixtofan]

I am surprised they DFA’d him with so much time left on the contract. Good for Stearns - took a risk, evaluated it, moved on.

[reillymcshane]

Brewers have designated right-hander Josh Lindblom for assignment, recalled lefty Eric Lauer and outrighted infielder/outfielder Jace Peterson

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/05/brewers-designate-josh-lindblom-for-assignment.html

[Warning Track Power]

I like that the Brewers and the FO are being proactive in trying to improve the team and not waiting until July. Urias was not doing well, trade for Adames. Lindblom continues to struggle, DFA him. Lindblom didn't work out. It happens. Cut your losses and move on.

[RollieTime]

I’m a little surprised that Stearns actually cut bait on him, but it was certainly warranted. He just hasn’t been able to get it done. Hopefully someone wants his services and we aren’t stuck paying his contract.

[mtrebs]

So, will St. Louis pick him up and he’ll end up as a serviceable starter, include dominating appearances against the Brewers?

[Warning Track Power]

So, will St. Louis pick him up and he’ll end up as a serviceable starter, include dominating appearances against the Brewers?

This only works when the Brewers have a great lineup that includes the likes of Braun, Fielder, Hart and Weeks in their prime. When you have the lineup they throw out now, dominating performances against the Brewers come from anyone!

[mtrebs]

So, will St. Louis pick him up and he’ll end up as a serviceable starter, include dominating appearances against the Brewers?

This only works when the Brewers have a great lineup that includes the likes of Braun, Fielder, Hart and Weeks in their prime. When you have the lineup they throw out now, dominating performances against the Brewers come from anyone!

 

This is unfortunately true. There’s a chance that someone making their MLB debut could keep the Brewers hitless for most or all of a game.

[JimH5]

The money should be inconsequential. They have cut bait on players making much more.

 

I'm glad that the front office is being proactive in recognizing mistakes and moving on.

 

For a team trying to win this year or next year, there was no justifiable reason to give Josh Lindblom another appearance.

[markedman5]

[adambr2]

 

So he's not really going anywhere. Just gets him off the 40 and to Nashville.

 

Probably not a bad thing. Stretch him out I guess. I'm surprised he would accept an assignment to Nashville. But I assume he doesn't have the service time to reject an outright assignment without forfeiting his salary.

[tmwiese55]

So, let's say Lindblom goes down to AAA does well and comes back up later this year. Would they then be paying him what he's owed on the original contract, plus what he'd get in this new one (league min type,basically the same as if it was any other random player we picked up).

[adambr2]

So, let's say Lindblom goes down to AAA does well and comes back up later this year. Would they then be paying him what he's owed on the original contract, plus what he'd get in this new one (league min type,basically the same as if it was any other random player we picked up).

 

I think he just continues to collect the salary from the contract we signed him to whether he's pitching for the Timber Rattlers or Brewers. No new contract needed.

 

Unless someone else claimed him and his contract on waivers (unlikely).

[wntrtxn21]

I like that the Brewers and the FO are being proactive in trying to improve the team and not waiting until July. Urias was not doing well, trade for Adames. Lindblom continues to struggle, DFA him. Lindblom didn't work out. It happens. Cut your losses and move on.

 

Well said. I believe almost all Crew fans agree with you.