Cubs 2014/15 offseason transactions

[jersey cubs fan]

They got a new manager, and now they bring back Wada. They can do no wrong.

 

 

Chicago Cubs ‏@Cubs · 4m4 minutes ago

#Cubs agree to terms on the 2015 contract of LHP Tsuyoshi Wada.

[apete6]

They got a new manager, and now they bring back Wada. They can do no wrong.

 

 

Chicago Cubs ‏@Cubs · 4m4 minutes ago

#Cubs agree to terms on the 2015 contract of LHP Tsuyoshi Wada.

 

This is a better thread. Thanks.

 

$4MM with $2MM available in incentives. Good for depth.

[sweetpeteman]

They got a new manager, and now they bring back Wada. They can do no wrong.

 

 

Chicago Cubs ‏@Cubs · 4m4 minutes ago

#Cubs agree to terms on the 2015 contract of LHP Tsuyoshi Wada.

 

This is a better thread. Thanks.

 

$4MM with $2MM available in incentives. Good for depth.

 

 

 

At worst you have a guy who lefties batted .177/.245/.184 against, so would be an expensive but solid LOOGY.

[JudasIscariotTheBird]

I'm starting to wonder if the Cubs could have a really eccentric pitching staff approach next season. We have a lot of serviceable 4-5 type SPs, and some of them have pretty heinous R-L splits. Maddon seems like he would be the type to do some kind of piggyback/match-up system where if matchups keep falling one way or the other, he could use a guy in long relief or as a loogy in the meantime. Even if it didn't work it would be fun to follow.

 

I like Wada just fine, but the price seems kinda steep...maybe I won't think that after the free agent season gets going.

[Sammy Sofa]

$4 million dollars is steep?

[Tryptamine]

I'm starting to wonder if the Cubs could have a really eccentric pitching staff approach next season. We have a lot of serviceable 4-5 type SPs, and some of them have pretty heinous R-L splits. Maddon seems like he would be the type to do some kind of piggyback/match-up system where if matchups keep falling one way or the other, he could use a guy in long relief or as a loogy in the meantime. Even if it didn't work it would be fun to follow.

 

I like Wada just fine, but the price seems kinda steep...maybe I won't think that after the free agent season gets going.

 

Wada put up .8fWAR in 69 1/3IP last year to go with a 3.75FIP and 3.96xFIP. I fail to see how 4M is steep.

[davell]

Edit:Crap, that was touched on in the thread below....

 

Arrieta

Hendricks

Wada

Wood

Turner

Doubront

Straily

Jackson

Jokisch

 

That's my guess at the current depth chart.

[Rob]

$4 million dollars is steep?

 

Here's some one year FA SP signings from last offseason:

 

• Wandy Rodriguez - $13,000,000
  Jorge de la Rosa - $11,000,000
  Dan Haren - $10,000,000
  Josh Johnson - $8,000,000
  Jason Hammel - $6,000,000
  Ryan Vogelsong - $5,000,000
  Edinson Volquez - $5,000,000
  Roberto Hernandez - $4,500,000
  Bruce Chen - $4,250,000
  Gavin Floyd - $4,000,000
  Chris Capuano - $2,250,000
  Jerome Williams - $2,100,000
  Tommy Hanson - $2,000,000
  Felipe Paulino - $1,750,000
  Paul Maholm - $1,500,000
  Chris Young - $1,250,000
  James McDonald - $1,000,000

 

Looking at that, I really like Wada at $4,000,000.

[JudasIscariotTheBird]

I'm starting to wonder if the Cubs could have a really eccentric pitching staff approach next season. We have a lot of serviceable 4-5 type SPs, and some of them have pretty heinous R-L splits. Maddon seems like he would be the type to do some kind of piggyback/match-up system where if matchups keep falling one way or the other, he could use a guy in long relief or as a loogy in the meantime. Even if it didn't work it would be fun to follow.

 

I like Wada just fine, but the price seems kinda steep...maybe I won't think that after the free agent season gets going.

 

Wada put up .8fWAR in 69 1/3IP last year to go with a 3.75FIP and 3.96xFIP. I fail to see how 4M is steep.

 

Considering injury history and age, yeah, I thought he could be had for less...(don't forget the incentives, which I'd assume kick in if he has anything close to a repeat of his 2014 numbers.) But after hearing the rumors of what Shields is going to cost, I reserve the right to change my mind and in a hurry.

[Sammy Sofa]

Well, the incentives only kick in if he's good. He was already worth at least $4 million last year based on FG.

[bukie]

It's expensive for a LOOGY, about right for a long reliever, and cheap for a 4/5 starter. So, depending on his role, it's a good deal.

[jersey cubs fan]

Mark Gonzales ‏@MDGonzales · 43s43 seconds ago  Chicago, IL

Cubs reinstate outfielders Justin Ruggiano and Ryan Sweeney from the 60-day DL. 40-man roster at 37.

 

 

Not really a transaction, but it's a thing that happened with the Cubs roster.

[jersey cubs fan]

Chicago Cubs ‏@Cubs · 13s13 seconds ago

#Cubs today claimed RHP Donn Roach off waivers from the #Padres. Roach, 25, went 1-0 with a 4.75 ERA in 16 appearances last year.

[gscool89]

Power shifter

[sneakypower]

can we call him "Papa"

[sneakypower]

because we'll only play him if it's the Last Resort

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Initial stat scan says "crappy version of Dallas Beeler."

[Rob]

Chicago Cubs ‏@Cubs · 13s13 seconds ago

#Cubs today claimed RHP Donn Roach off waivers from the #Padres. Roach, 25, went 1-0 with a 4.75 ERA in 16 appearances last year.

 

I expected a crummy ERA and good peripherals.

 

In reality, he's got a crummy ERA, crummy peripherals, and averaged 89 mph with his fastball while working primarily out of the bullpen.

 

He hasn't been particularly interesting in a couple years, not since he stopped being a college pitcher beating up on kids in A ball.

[Rob]

$5 says we try to pass him through waivers again before May 1.

[Guest]

$5 says we try to pass him through waivers again before May 1.

 

We'll do that way before May 1. I'd be somewhat surprised if he lasts to the new year.

[tfarks]

Chicago Cubs ‏@Cubs · 13s13 seconds ago

#Cubs today claimed RHP Donn Roach off waivers from the #Padres. Roach, 25, went 1-0 with a 4.75 ERA in 16 appearances last year.

 

I expected a crummy ERA and good peripherals.

 

In reality, he's got a crummy ERA, crummy peripherals, and averaged 89 mph with his fastball while working primarily out of the bullpen.

 

He hasn't been particularly interesting in a couple years, not since he stopped being a college pitcher beating up on kids in A ball.

 

If you're one of the few who doesn't find a 3.5 GO/AO rate interesting...

[tfarks]

He's our Dallas Keuchel.

[jersey cubs fan]

What is tommy la Stella?

[Hairyducked Idiot]

What is tommy la Stella?

 

Logan Watkins with less defense and better OBP, I think?

[rawaction]

What is tommy la Stella?

 

Logan Watkins with less defense and better OBP, I think?

 

He better learn how to play some other positions.