Comments on: Game 86, Tigers at Mariners

By: smb

smb — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:30:30 +0000

The end is nigh, Ibanez just threw someone out at home.

By: Jeff Nye

Jeff Nye — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:18:25 +0000

I’d love to hang onto Bedard because I think people are much more down on him than is justified…

But this team is dying for offense, and I think if there’s an opportunity to get a young impact bat or two for him, you have to go for it.

By: Benne

Benne — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:37:41 +0000

Jeff at LL bring up some very good points on why we should keep Bedard. Contrary to popular belief, this team doesn't necessarily have to tear down and go into a 5-year rebuild; it is very possible to retool and contend in '09 with the right moves, and Bedard is an important part of that.

By: Adam S

Adam S — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:23:17 +0000

First off I’m glad to see Dave and DMZ taking a much deserved break (no threads other than games) this weekend after the wild ride that June was.

but wouldnâ€™t it be a good idea to hang on to Bedard, since weâ€™re likely to get so little?
Not sure why you think we’d get so little for him. I don’t think we’ll get Jones, Sherill, and more, but his value seems highest today as it will be. Every team in playoff contention could use a solid starting pitcher and if 2 wins gets you from 50% chance of playoffs to 75% chance, it’s worth paying a big price. Plus you’d get Bedard for another year.

As for an extension, you really want more of Bedard I don’t see any reason he’d sign a discounted deal with the Mariners and signing him to a Zito-like deal doesn’t help us.

By: mln

mln — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:49:52 +0000

The M’s must hang onto Bedard for he is the Second Ace(tm) behind Felix.

Granted, Bedard is injury prone and doesn’t like to throw past 100 pitches, but he is a Second Ace, as mentioned above.

Thanks Bavasi!

By: profmac

profmac — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:20:12 +0000

I know this may come off as a stupid question, but wouldn’t it be a good idea to hang on to Bedard, since we’re likely to get so little?

Could we some how sign him for an extension. I mean, he does have a pretty good record, and maybe the number of pitches he is able to throw will increase….

Can we just kick Bravsi in the goo goo berries for putting us in this sitiation?

By: casualfan7

casualfan7 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:05:46 +0000

Adam Jones is batting .336 since June 1…..

By: cody

cody — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:04:00 +0000

That SDSU add on the left bar is ominous…
We will get Strasburg.

By: msb

msb — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:14:36 +0000

It’s still early in the trade seaon but perhaps this is a sign that Lee P doesn’t have the power to do anything major.

I think your first line is the relevant one

By: terry

terry — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:23:44 +0000

The thing is, if you punt him now, the acquiring team gets him guaranteed this year for a contention run and then a full year next year. Thatâ€™s valuable. It's still early in the trade seaon but perhaps this is a sign that Lee P doesn't have the power to do anything major.