The White Sox are interested in Masterson. http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/...-central-radar/

This is one that made a lot of sense to me.

Perfect addition to go along with Melky or a LF via trade. Add another couple arms to the pen and that's is a team I'd go to war with.

Absolutely. Masterson, Hochevar, Santos, some other flier types and a LF. Would be nice.

I know his velocity dropped a lot last year but if he's healthy this just makes too much sense.

Edited November 28, 201411 yr by Rowand44

Hope this is true, if he has a good first half with the Sox he could be traded for some good prospects. The move makes a lot if sense.

Any idea what Masterson is going to cost?

Any idea what Masterson is going to cost?

 

I'm going to guess 7-10 mil for 1 year.

I'm going to guess 7-10 mil for 1 year.

OK thanks. For that money I'd rather spend a few more bucks for Volquez.

I'm going to guess 7-10 mil for 1 year.

 

That seems excessive for a career below average pitcher, but gotta take chances somewhere

That seems excessive for a career below average pitcher, but gotta take chances somewhere

 

What doesn't in this marketplace?

 

Plus he's going to be motivated on a short-term deal, he fits the KW groundball profile and he already knows the Central.

Edited November 28, 201411 yr by caulfield12

Makes sense as one of the cheaper free agents.

I'm going to guess 7-10 mil for 1 year.

 

what i think is he hopes for a bidding war with several interested team. i thought

his range would be 5-8 mil.

what i think is he hopes for a bidding war with several interested team. i thought

his range would be 5-8 mil.

 

On just a one year deal, $8-10 million or $7-7.5 million and incentives is probably where he'll end up.

This is a 2-pitch pitcher who lost 3 mph on his main pitch last year, all while pitching like s***. There are a bunch of pitchers I'd like to try before him.

This is a 2-pitch pitcher who lost 3 mph on his main pitch last year, all while pitching like s***. There are a bunch of pitchers I'd like to try before him.

Preach it brother.

That seems excessive for a career below average pitcher, but gotta take chances somewhere

 

He had 2 really solid years, a handful of average years, and 1 really bad year. The dip in velocity certainly is concerning though. 3 MPH is a big drop off which means he either is hurt, or he changed his mechanics and lost speed, and maybe it's something he can change back to. It would be much easier to hate him if he had been losing 0.5-1.0 MPH each season for the past few years. The sudden big drop is confusing.

I'd much rather have McCarthy.

I'd much rather have McCarthy.

I'm guessing McCarthy ends up getting a deal around 3/$39M, while Masterston gets something like 2/$20M.

 

At those prices, I'll take Masterson in a heartbeat due to durability, age, and being a better fit for our ballpark.

He had 2 really solid years, a handful of average years, and 1 really bad year. The dip in velocity certainly is concerning though. 3 MPH is a big drop off which means he either is hurt, or he changed his mechanics and lost speed, and maybe it's something he can change back to. It would be much easier to hate him if he had been losing 0.5-1.0 MPH each season for the past few years. The sudden big drop is confusing.

It was a mechanics caused by injury thing: From Paul Hoyne , Northeast Ohio Media Group.

 

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In September of 2013, with the Indians driving toward a wild-card appearance, Masterson strained his left oblique muscle. He came back at the end of

September and pitched out of the bullpen.

 

In spring training this year Masterson's ribcage area was still tender, but he never told the Indians. He was the opening day starter, leader of the staff and

trying to get a contract extension.

 

Randy Rowley, Masterson's agent, said the injury caused a change in his mechanics, which led to soreness in his right knee. Masterson didn't talk to the media

about his sore knee until late June. When he did, he said he'd been dealing with it since his second start of the season.

 

In September, after the trade to St. Louis, Masterson had an MRI on his right shoulder and it showed an impingement. The Cardinals gave him a cortisone shot.

 

Rowley said Masterson is finally healthy. If he is and he can pitch back to his 2014 form, the team that signs him will get a 30-year-old proven starter who until

last season had pitched 180 or more innings in four straight seasons.

 

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I am usually suspicious of injury stories after the fact because , much like a lawyer, an agent trys to limit the perceived damage and spin it in a way that puts his client in a better light. "It was just a series of bad decisions guys based on how much I care about you all. It had nothing to do with I was headed towards free agency and had turned down a 3/$45M offer and was seeking $17M per year." Naive and team oriented is a lot better than greedy.

 

All that being said, he might be the ideal candidate for a 1 year contract to re-establish value and re-enter free agency But he will not likely come cheap with so many teams inquiring on him. Expect somewhere around $10M for him.

Edited December 8, 201411 yr by CaliSoxFanViaSWside

I like him for a couple reasons.1 he's willing to sign a 1 yr. contract an 2. He's got good upside if he really is healthy. Risky..yes but everyone seems to have risks. I think there are a number of teams interested so he may not come to cheap. I'm thinking somewhere around 9, 10 mil. In any case I'd give him a try.

I like him for a couple reasons.1 he's willing to sign a 1 yr. contract an 2. He's got good upside if he really is healthy. Risky..yes but everyone seems to have risks. I think there are a number of teams interested so he may not come to cheap. I'm thinking somewhere around 9, 10 mil. In any case I'd give him a try.

 

he has no choice in the matter. he needs to sign for 1 yr to reestablish his value.

expect a bidding war with several teams driving the salary up. as you said teams

may be interested.

 

pass. too many what if.

Preach it brother.

He is very overrated. I think people are enamored with him because he kills the Sox. If it's a one-year deal for $5 million, maybe it's a risk worth taking since he he basically is 50/50 on whether you will get a good season from him or not. But I think any serious money thrown at him is wasteful.

If he had the velocity he used to have, I would be all about this. Losing the 4MPH off his fastball, he just looks like BP

It was a mechanics caused by injury thing: From Paul Hoyne , Northeast Ohio Media Broup.

 

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In September of 2013, with the Indians driving toward a wild-card appearance, Masterson strained his left oblique muscle. He came back at the end of

September and pitched out of the bullpen.

 

In spring training this year Masterson's ribcage area was still tender, but he never told the Indians. He was the opening day starter, leader of the staff and

trying to get a contract extension.

 

Randy Rowley, Masterson's agent, said the injury caused a change in his mechanics, which led to soreness in his right knee. Masterson didn't talk to the media

about his sore knee until late June. When he did, he said he'd been dealing with it since his second start of the season.

 

In September, after the trade to St. Louis, Masterson had an MRI on his right shoulder and it showed an impingement. The Cardinals gave him a cortisone shot.

 

Rowley said Masterson is finally healthy. If he is and he can pitch back to his 2014 form, the team that signs him will get a 30-year-old proven starter who until

last season had pitched 180 or more innings in four straight seasons.

 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________

 

I am usually suspicious of injury stories after the fact because . Much like a lawyer, an agent trys to limit the perceived damage and spin it in a way that puts his client in a better light. "It was just a series of bad decisions guys based on how much I care about you all. It had nothing to do with I was headed towards free agency and had turned down a 3/$45M offer and was seeking $17M per year." Naive and team oriented is a lot better than greedy.

 

All that being said, he might be the ideal candidate for a 1 year contract to re-establish value and re-enter free agency But he will not likely come cheap with so many teams inquiring on him. Expect somewhere around $10M for him.

This just bolsters why I'm not interested. Better options are available. Now if Masterson was willing to work out of the pen for a reasonable price I could see it but I'd guess some team will take a chance on him as a starter.

 

Thanks for posting this Cali.