What Will NH do first this offseason?

BucsFaninGA · Post by **BucsFaninGA** » Mon Nov 07, 2016 9:57 pm

I am curious as to what move you posters think Neal Huntington will make first this offseason in regarding to improving the immediate 25 man roster?

I saw where former Royals Reliever, Greg Holland, tossed a few innings recently. Does anyone think NH will lock him up to a 1 year deal? When healthy he certainly was a tough pitcher out of the bullpen!

Bucs Fan in GA

CarolinaBucco · Post by **CarolinaBucco** » Mon Nov 07, 2016 10:34 pm

Why am I terrified that we're going to bring back Charlie Morton as this year's reclamation project?

BenM · Post by **BenM** » Mon Nov 07, 2016 10:49 pm

7250435E5D585F50734452525E310 wrote: Why am I terrified that we're going to bring back Charlie Morton as this year's reclamation project?

That made me laugh.

But I would have laughed just as hard had you told me a year ago that they would be bringing back Vogelsong.

Quail · Post by **Quail** » Tue Nov 08, 2016 12:24 am

0725362B282D2A25063127272B440 wrote: Why am I terrified that we're going to bring back Charlie Morton as this year's reclamation project?

NH: "I'm very happy to announce that the Pirates have signed Charlie Morton and his 'electric stuff' to a 3 year deal. We're gratified to have him back in black and gold to fill the role of a veteran starter in our rotation that was created by the departure of Ryan Vogelsong to free agency. We're also pleased to announce that we've come to terms with Jeff Locke on a contract extension that will avoid the arbitration process. With Jeff and Charlie now penciled into the rotation we'll be able to avoid having to rush any of our young starters to the big leagues."

CarolinaBucco · Post by **CarolinaBucco** » Tue Nov 08, 2016 12:43 am

That was funny but at the same time it was not funny.

ChitownBucco · Post by **ChitownBucco** » Tue Nov 08, 2016 12:58 am

Jason Hammel anyone?

Ecbucs · Post by **Ecbucs** » Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:53 am

Major League trade rumors predicts the Bucs will sign Andrew Cashner for 8 million for one year.

Quail · Post by **Quail** » Tue Nov 08, 2016 2:48 am

604647504656250 wrote: Major League trade rumors predicts the Bucs will sign Andrew Cashner for 8 million for one year.

He and Jeff Locke both had WHIPs of 1.53 last season. Charlie Morton is probably a better pitcher than Cashner.

mouse · Post by **mouse** » Tue Nov 08, 2016 10:22 am

The idea with Cashner is that he has upside. He's starting where he and Locke were last year and has the potential to be much better, much as Nova got better. It's still the reclamation idea, but the potential (from past performance) is there. Locke does not seem to have that potential.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Tue Nov 08, 2016 11:32 am

Cashner's career ERA of 3.89 doesn't look too bad. Until you realize that he has a career ERA of 2.78 at Petco Park and 4.72 everywhere else. To me this looks like Vogelsong situation (but a younger one). That is, it would be great if he could contribute to the rotation but there is reason to believe they would end up having to replace him.