December 3, 20187 yr So, that Yusei Kikuchi guy from Japan was posted this morning, allowing all 30 teams to bid on offering him a contract. He's a lefty and went 14-4 with a 3.08 ERA in 163 2/3 innings (23 starts, 153 strikeouts), but missed time for shoulder stiffness and has had shoulder issues over his carrer. 92-94 average fastball, reaching 96-98 sometimes. Secondary pitch a slider, mixes in a curveball and changeup. Multiple MLB scouts view his ceiling as a No. 2 starter. --- He's not subject to international bonus pool restrictions. Teams have 30 days to negotiate a deal. Boras is his agent. --- If we're truly interested in leaving no stones un-turned in a search for talent, should we be in on this guy too?
December 3, 20187 yr Boras is his agent. All I needed to know about our prospects. This has nothing to do with our minor league system, I don't see the connection.
December 3, 20187 yr This has nothing to do with our minor league system, I don't see the connection. Me, too.
December 3, 20187 yr I believe this team got the money to spend now. And they need to do all they can in free agency (within reason) because it allows them to add talent without losing talent.
December 5, 20187 yr This has nothing to do with our minor league system, I don't see the connection. I agree with what he said. Minus the prospects part. This a Yankee Dodger or Cubs signing.
December 5, 20187 yr The Asian players always go to the western big market teams, just lets change it.
December 5, 20187 yr Chen is a Boras client. You’d think he would want to go back to the well I'll bet money Boras would break his rule and let the Marlins sign Chen to an extension without hitting FA this time hehe
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