Lee has had a total of TWO HoF years. In '08 he had that 22-3 season with a 167 ERA+ and a 1.1 WHIP. In '11 he was 17-8/160/1.0. But that's it, really. The rest of the time he's been a very good pitcher. His K's/BB's has been wonderous for the last 5 years, for example. But is he, right now, any better than 'Kuma? Their numbers are quite similar the last two years.
Are you willing to pay $25M for 'Kuma? Would you pay that to him right now for the next three seasons? That seems to be a reach, doesn't it? But it would be cheap compared to Le''s $25M, because you wouldn't be giving up the prospects.
I understand the idea of critical mass for a staff, but I'm not giving up Paxton or Hultzen or Walker. Man, Lee is the shining example of why you don't give up on based on MiLB numbers, and you have to look at their stuff. Minus '02-'03 in AA, he really never dominated in the minors. Walked guys all over, too.
He figured it out, though.
25 large x 3 is a lot. I'm thinking long and hard before going there for Lee.
With all respect, I think Terry is thinking wishfully if he assumes a Lee acquisition would force us to open up the check book even more. These are the M's. Lee would basically be it. Doc is right, the Stars and Scrubs deal would be in effect, then. It's a good plan.....if there is no decline in Lee. Can't be. A 10% decline gets him to where Walker may start out.
I'm slicing and dicing this one up carefully. It isn't a no brainer.
moe
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