The old and the broken

[Little Slide Rooter]

Though I'm still confident that we end up with a front end starter, such as Ross or Miller, it's looking like we'll be priced out of the top tier free agents and the price for mid levels such as Kazmir, Leake, and Gallardo are going to be jacked up as a result.

 

But there are some older guys out there with some gas in the tank as well as some high profile reclamations we could we could probably sign on a 1 year.

 

The Old:

 

John Lackey (37) Heard his name come up earlier in the offseason. Last time we saw him, he was mad; like Ted Lilly slam your glove on the ground mad.

 

AJ Burnett (38) I thought he was done for when the Yankees gave him away 4 years ago. He wasn't.

 

Mark Buerhle (36) I thought he was older. If nothing else, it would piss off Sox fans.

 

Aaron Harang (37) He survived Dusty Baker. So that in its own is worth something.

 

The Broken:

Tim Lincecum (31) Does Bosio have enough magic, or does he need a priest instead of a doctor?

 

Josh Johnson (31) "I'm not dead yet!" "You will be in a moment, don't be such a baby."

 

Gavin Floyd (32) Remember rGavin Floyd?

 

Anyone worth a 1 year, incentive heavy deal?

[Bobson Dugnutt]

Pretty sure Buehrle, Burnett, & Harang are all retiring.

[NonProfitCow]

Pretty sure Buehrle, Burnett, & Harang are all retiring.

And Lackey passed up a QO. He's not signing an incentive laden 1 year deal.

[Clem Fandango]

Pretty sure Buehrle, Burnett, & Harang are all retiring.

And Lackey passed up a QO. He's not signing an incentive laden 1 year deal.

 

Especially not after posting some of the best numbers of his career.

[Cubswin11]

I'd be fine with Josh Johnson on a minor league deal/ST invite but there's probably a near 0% chance he ever does anything meaningful at the ML level again and he shouldn't be couldn't on for any contributions.

[Derwood]

I'd be fine with Josh Johnson on a minor league deal/ST invite but there's probably a near 0% chance he ever does anything meaningful at the ML level again and he shouldn't be couldn't on for any contributions.

 

Johnson signed with Atlanta

[ctcf]

so this thread is going great

[NonProfitCow]

so this thread is going great

Request to change thread title to: Remember rGavin Floyd?

[Sammy Sofa]

I think WSR started writing this post 6 months ago and just now remembered to hit "send."

[Post Count Padder]

Not sure if "broken" but the Marlins just non-tendered Henderson Alvarez.

[ctcf]

Mike Minor has been non-tendered by the Barves.

[biittner77]

Mike Minor has been non-tendered by the Barves.

 

I don't know why but I really like this typo. Is that the sound you make when you throw up in your mouth a little bit?

[Backtobanks]

Sign Gavin Floyd and Mike Minor, trade for BJ Upton. 2 SP and a CF - done.

[SouthSideRyan]

Recreate the magic of the 2014 Braves.

[Guest]

so this thread is going great

[Schwarber Fan]

I'm surprised Cliff Lee hasn't been mentioned in this thread.

[Proven Veteran]

I'm surprised Cliff Lee hasn't been mentioned in this thread.

 

Yeah, he's old AND broken, which is twice as good.

[Cubswin11]

Prior is 35, give him a call. He checks both boxes

[Proven Veteran]

Prior is 35, give him a call. He checks both boxes

 

 

He's got to be on the radar at least.

[mdwilla]

Henderson Alvarez

Cliff Lee

Matt Latos

Doug FIster

 

my wish one year lottery tickets this offseason.

[Guest]

If you want an injured reclamation project, sign Greg Holland to a two year contract.

[Guest]

I'm surprised Cliff Lee hasn't been mentioned in this thread.

 

Yeah, he's old AND broken, which is twice as good.

If the deal would be reasonable, I'd love a flier on Lee. He was pretty dominant even while pitching injured in 2014. It is a possibility to get solid production without a huge commitment.

[Guest]

If you want an injured reclamation project, sign Greg Holland to a two year contract.

I wonder if he'd sign a three year deal structured to reflect his rehab. Something like 2/8/8.