So obviously, by no response (and 29 views) I'm guessing that people don't think this trade was as ludicrous as I do... why trade a guy who your own team can't hit to a contender for a wild fire-baller? I just don't get it
pilambp wrote:Probably because Jeff Nelson makes close to four million dollars a year, which is an absurd price for a reliever with an ERA in the high 3s.
Agreed. That is a high price to pay for a middle reliever.
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pilambp wrote:Probably because Jeff Nelson makes close to four million dollars a year, which is an absurd price for a reliever with an ERA in the high 3s.
Agreed. That is a high price to pay for a middle reliever.
he only makes 2.65M this year...whoever claims him only has to pay his salary for two months*...(~ $400,000)...why not pick him up and help your pen and prevent your main competiton from having him....
*He is a FA after the season...so they wouldn't have a long term contract...
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The Dude wrote:So obviously, by no response (and 29 views) I'm guessing that people don't think this trade was as ludicrous as I do... why trade a guy who your own team can't hit to a contender for a wild fire-baller? I just don't get it
Nelson walks guys quite a bit. His career ratio is 4.5 walks per 9 innings. Nellie was tough on righties, but you guys act like he was Gagne like? I will be very surprised if Benitez doesnt help Seattle.
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Nelson was traded because management...and some players...were pretty unhappy about his rant last week. It's not as though he's been awesome this year, and Benitez is hardly the worst guy around. Trade seems a wash to me, and considering that neither guy was exactly a clubhouse hit these days (there are some vet Yanks who still hold a grudge vs. Benitez) this deal made sense both ways.
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