I don't really mind having extra depth next year, but I'm willing to swap some of it away if there's interest from other teams. Here's the list of this year's specials:
SP Teddy "Grave Digger" O'Herlihy: A quality starter who has had injury issues the last two years, when he should be entering his prime. Probably a 3-4 WAR pitcher when healthy. On a one-year, $3.18M deal for next season. I've always thought he'll be a very good pitcher, but I've got prospects coming up ready to take his spot. Plus, awesome nickname.
MR Carlo "Basher" Humphrey: A steady, excellent reliever. Posted a 9-2, 1.94 ERA season last year. Career 2.80 ERA over six seasons. 30 years old. Throws 100 mph. On a reasonable year-to-year deal with team options for the two seasons after this one. Again, I have young guys clamoring for his spot.
OF Maximo Rodriguez: 32 years old. Looking for a place to start. Probably better suited as a platoon bat or super sub. Career .315 hitter with a .826 OPS. Plays all three outfield spots. Hit .384 with a .999 OPS last season. Dirt cheap contract at $1.1M this year with a $1.3M option for next year.
OF Bas Bijkerk: Elite outfield defender with a solid bat. Five-time Slick Fielder award-winner in center field. Makes all your pitchers better. 31 years old. Expendable because of the Settignano acquisition. One-year deal for $8.5M with a team option for next year. Career .280 hitter averaging 20 home runs per season.
3B Terry Hubbard: Career .312 hitter who was put into a platoon for the first time last year due to the emergence of one of my top prospects. Has hit 30 or more home runs every year in the majors, including last season in his platoon role. 31 years old. Between 3 and 7 WAR every season. One-year, $8M contract with a team option for the following season. Can play every infield position, although he's not that good at first base due to a lack of experience.
If you're interested in these guys, send me an email. It will probably be easiest to make a deal for draft picks, but I'm willing to listen to any offers.
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