May 20, 200421 yr I was just curious about the contract of Giants starting pitcher Jason Schmidt. Since the Giants are currently 7 games out, is it possible that he gets put on the block? I'm not quite sure of his contract situation, but I was just wondering if the Giants would deal him by July 31st, especially since they have a TON of young pitchers. Thoughts? CWSOX45
May 20, 200421 yr Jason Schmidt RHP SFO Signed Dec 2001 - 4 years/$30M 2004: $8.5M 2005: $8.75M 2006: Team option $10.0M or $3.0M buyout -Can earn additional $1M in bonuses during the contract
May 20, 200421 yr Jason Schmidt RHP SFO Signed Dec 2001 - 4 years/$30M 2004: $8.5M 2005: $8.75M 2006: Team option $10.0M or $3.0M buyout -Can earn additional $1M in bonuses during the contract For a horse like this, I'd take him and use some of the money we will free up after the season to be able to keep him for those two seasons.
May 20, 200421 yr For a horse like this, I'd take him and use some of the money we will free up after the season to be able to keep him for those two seasons. He's had numerous shoulder and elbow problems in the past, recent and otherwise. Alou is letting him throw 120, 125, 144 pitches lately... Too much risk for that kind of cost, both money and prospects. Now if it's near July deadline and it looks like he is completely healthy....maybe.
May 20, 200421 yr He's had numerous shoulder and elbow problems in the past, recent and otherwise. Alou is letting him throw 120, 125, 144 pitches lately... Too much risk for that kind of cost, both money and prospects. Now if it's near July deadline and it looks like he is completely healthy....maybe. Agreed, I would rather go after Garcia and extend him, which I feel we have a real good shot at.
May 20, 200421 yr Agreed, I would rather go after Garcia and extend him, which I feel we have a real good shot at. How many World Series games has Freddy Garcia been in? How many 18 win seasons does Freddy Garcia have in the past 2 or 3 years? Schmidt is worth it, assuming he can stay healthy. And if you get him for a good enough price, his health is worth the risk too.
May 20, 200421 yr How many World Series games has Freddy Garcia been in? How many 18 win seasons does Freddy Garcia have in the past 2 or 3 years? Schmidt is worth it, assuming he can stay healthy. And if you get him for a good enough price, his health is worth the risk too. Schmidt is in a different class than Garcia, true. But elbow/shoulder injjury is not something you can ignore in a pitcher, esp one that routinely throws 115-120+ pitches. Schmidt is signed through 2006, so god forbid he goes down, you're stuck with his salary. Especially considering you're gonna be sending 2 of your best prospects to the Giants. Now that Magglio may have a torn ACL, it's not a even a sure thing Sox make it to the postseason.
May 20, 200421 yr He's had numerous shoulder and elbow problems in the past, recent and otherwise. Alou is letting him throw 120, 125, 144 pitches lately... Too much risk for that kind of cost, both money and prospects. Now if it's near July deadline and it looks like he is completely healthy....maybe. Sheesh Brando is anybody gonna convince you. You get a negative on every player mentioned in trades. You said that about schimdt said Beltran is tailing off.. So then who would ya like for this team to pickup???I'm not knocking ya but I'm just asking cause i'm confused.
May 20, 200421 yr Sheesh Brando is anybody gonna convince you. You get a negative on every player mentioned in trades. You said that about schimdt said Beltran is tailing off.. So then who would ya like for this team to pickup???I'm not knocking ya but I'm just asking cause i'm confused. Just stating facts re: Schmidt's injuries and workload. Beltran doesn't have the talent to be a 950-1000 OPS player. Only a handful do. He will tail off. You want to give up the farm system for a player who won't even get you to the post-season and will leave thereafter? Be my guest. Who do I want? I don't know yet. Ask me in a month.
May 20, 200421 yr Now that Magglio may have a torn ACL, it's not a even a sure thing Sox make it to the postseason. A Torn ACL, where's this from?
May 20, 200421 yr Conjecture that was thankfully baseless. Don't scare me Mr. Brando, I've had enough biting my nails to a bloody stump with botch all season...
May 20, 200421 yr Don't scare me Mr. Brando, I've had enough biting my nails to a bloody stump with botch all season... You got scared?! I almost crapped my cousins's pants when the play happened.
May 20, 200421 yr Just stating facts re: Schmidt's injuries and workload. Beltran doesn't have the talent to be a 950-1000 OPS player. Only a handful do. He will tail off. You want to give up the farm system for a player who won't even get you to the post-season and will leave thereafter? Be my guest. Who do I want? I don't know yet. Ask me in a month. The season could be over in a month.
May 20, 200421 yr You got scared?! I almost crapped my cousins's pants when the play happened. why were you wearing your cousins pants?
May 20, 200421 yr I think Williams is willing to part with what it takes to get Schmidt. Just the question will become, if your going to part with that much, is there some one better you can get? SB
May 20, 200421 yr Just the question will become, if your going to part with that much, is there some one better you can get? Exactly. If Konerko, Diaz, Rauch, and Cotts can get you Schmidt, can that also get you RJ? (assuming Arizona takes on much of his contract for 05). Personally, I think he is a pitcher I would rather have then Schmidt
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