David Price starting out in the Minors seems like a large risk for the Rays
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Re: David Price starting out in the Minors seems like a large risk for the Rays
They are starting Price off in the minors because if they send their 5th starter to the minors he will be eligible to be signed by another team, and several have expressed interest in him.
They are starting Price off in the minors because if they send their 5th starter to the minors he will be eligible to be signed by another team, and several have expressed interest in him.
mofome
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Re: David Price starting out in the Minors seems like a large risk for the Rays
Incorrect.
Incorrect.
Re: David Price starting out in the Minors seems like a large risk for the Rays
It's not the workload story they are feeding the press.
Trust me.
It's not the workload story they are feeding the press.
Trust me.
mofome
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Re: David Price starting out in the Minors seems like a large risk for the Rays
No one would suggest that it is.
Trust me.
Surprised that you would not know the actual reason. Same reason Weiters is going down for the Os.
No one would suggest that it is.
Trust me.
Surprised that you would not know the actual reason. Same reason Weiters is going down for the Os.
Re: David Price starting out in the Minors seems like a large risk for the Rays
Arbitration is part of the reason but the main reason is because if he comes up they are going to have to basically let another club sign their 5th starter (Hammel or Neimann I think).
I thought arbitration was the reason but my buddy that writes for the Sentinel told me that was the reason he was told from the team
Arbitration is part of the reason but the main reason is because if he comes up they are going to have to basically let another club sign their 5th starter (Hammel or Neimann I think).
I thought arbitration was the reason but my buddy that writes for the Sentinel told me that was the reason he was told from the team
mofome
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Re: David Price starting out in the Minors seems like a large risk for the Rays
Saving money my friend. Both of those guys are bums and they wouldn't consider losing a few games to keep either of them. They have each been rocked in the spring and don't project to be AL East SPs. All about the money.
"The Rays will keep saying it's a baseball move, but Price is going down so that they can save money in three years. It seems like a ridiculous choice when the AL East seems likely to be so closely contended again. They can't even make the case that he was outpitched this spring, what with Jason Hammel sporting a 4.95 ERA and Jeff Niemann at 7.71. Price, who was held back intiially, allowed one run in 8 1/3 innings. This will serve to keep his innings count down, and Price may be a better pitcher in September as a result. However, if the Rays go 3-7 in the fifth starter's starts before Price comes up in late May or June, it might mean the difference between a playoff spot and spending October at home."
Price will be up eventually, with your reasoning what does it matter when one of those guys is sent down? If a guy is out of options he's out of options. I didn't know they either was. Each is a bum regardless, imo.
Saving money my friend. Both of those guys are bums and they wouldn't consider losing a few games to keep either of them. They have each been rocked in the spring and don't project to be AL East SPs. All about the money.
"The Rays will keep saying it's a baseball move, but Price is going down so that they can save money in three years. It seems like a ridiculous choice when the AL East seems likely to be so closely contended again. They can't even make the case that he was outpitched this spring, what with Jason Hammel sporting a 4.95 ERA and Jeff Niemann at 7.71. Price, who was held back intiially, allowed one run in 8 1/3 innings. This will serve to keep his innings count down, and Price may be a better pitcher in September as a result. However, if the Rays go 3-7 in the fifth starter's starts before Price comes up in late May or June, it might mean the difference between a playoff spot and spending October at home."
Price will be up eventually, with your reasoning what does it matter when one of those guys is sent down? If a guy is out of options he's out of options. I didn't know they either was. Each is a bum regardless, imo.
Re: David Price starting out in the Minors seems like a large risk for the Rays
Price definitely will be up, but they are going to make a trade to make room for him from what I've heard.
The Rays really weren't coy about it when they kept Longo down for so long. Just letting you know from what I've heard this is not the main reason. Pretty good source too.
Price definitely will be up, but they are going to make a trade to make room for him from what I've heard.
The Rays really weren't coy about it when they kept Longo down for so long. Just letting you know from what I've heard this is not the main reason. Pretty good source too.
mofome
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Re: David Price starting out in the Minors seems like a large risk for the Rays
I know that you know your stuff, my man. I just don't care what anyone in the world says, I believe this move is 100% about the money. Rays are a cheap team. Weiters in the same boat. Those guys being out of options, if thats the case, isn't reason to send Price down. You play to win and this move doesn't help them win. This move does one thing and that is saves them money.
I know that you know your stuff, my man. I just don't care what anyone in the world says, I believe this move is 100% about the money. Rays are a cheap team. Weiters in the same boat. Those guys being out of options, if thats the case, isn't reason to send Price down. You play to win and this move doesn't help them win. This move does one thing and that is saves them money.
FairWarning
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Re: David Price starting out in the Minors seems like a large risk for the Rays
They did the same thing with Longoria last year. It is 100% about the money.
They did the same thing with Longoria last year. It is 100% about the money.
Tuckman
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are u in anyway related to railbird? :cheers
are u in anyway related to railbird? :cheers
4625
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Re: David Price starting out in the Minors seems like a large risk for the Rays
Across MLB teams are sending major league ready players to the minors with plans to call them up in a few weeks. By not being in the majors for a full year, the players in effect have to play another whole year to become arbitration (3 yrs.) and free-agency (6 yrs.) eligible.
Across MLB teams are sending major league ready players to the minors with plans to call them up in a few weeks. By not being in the majors for a full year, the players in effect have to play another whole year to become arbitration (3 yrs.) and free-agency (6 yrs.) eligible.
Ditka
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Re: David Price starting out in the Minors seems like a large risk for the Rays
Hahah. :finger004
From David's hometown. We still keep in touch occasionally. Usually over the x-box.
Hahah. :finger004
From David's hometown. We still keep in touch occasionally. Usually over the x-box.
mofome
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Re: David Price starting out in the Minors seems like a large risk for the Rays
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/jun/15/160704/rays-braves/sports-rays/
Seems to be paying off (waiting), he was in the BIGS a tad early last yearas a starter, IMO.... He learned a lot though on the job last year.
STILL USED PRICE IN A GOOD ROLE IN '08 postseaon to boot, PROPS TO THE RAYS!!!
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/jun/15/160704/rays-braves/sports-rays/
Seems to be paying off (waiting), he was in the BIGS a tad early last yearas a starter, IMO.... He learned a lot though on the job last year.
STILL USED PRICE IN A GOOD ROLE IN '08 postseaon to boot, PROPS TO THE RAYS!!!