Comments on: Buyer Beware: Oliver Perez

By: You’re surprised Oliver Perez sucks? Really? | umpbump.com

You’re surprised Oliver Perez sucks? Really? | umpbump.com — Wed, 06 May 2009 10:51:21 +0000

[...] Paul Moro (a Mets fan) has written about Perez on several occasions, and he would have written this post except that he’s up on a ledge right now, [...]

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By: Hot Offseason Action: New York Mets | umpbump.com

Hot Offseason Action: New York Mets | umpbump.com — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:59:38 +0000

[...] Once the Braves ponied up, the Mets lost a ton of leverage in their negotiations with Scott Boras. Oliver Perez is a league average pitcher. And apparently, this still costs you $36MM. I kind of want to [...]

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By: Braves Sign Derek Lowe: Makes a Met Fan Cry | umpbump.com

Braves Sign Derek Lowe: Makes a Met Fan Cry | umpbump.com — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:59:17 +0000

[...] made my opinions known about Ollie already. His numbers aren’t anything that can’t be replaced by cheaper options and his walk [...]

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By: Paul Moro

Paul Moro — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:54:34 +0000

And hojo, to answer your question, it’s Lowe, then Burnett, then Vazquez – at least in 2008. Out of those three,I’ll take Lowe for the next three years, which is kind of odd since he’s the oldest out of the three. But he’s a sinkerball pitcher and they generally hold up better with age. Burnett is always an injury risk and Vazquez always underperforms his peripherals.

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By: Paul Moro

Paul Moro — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:49:03 +0000

I don’t believe that the market rate dictates actual value. The market rate is bloated. Just because someone overspends on one pitcher, doesn’t mean that you should too. I’m not saying that someone won’t dish out $40M over 4 to get Perez. I’m saying that whoever does will regret it.

And there’s an astronomical difference between giving a pitcher a 1 year $8M deal (Glavine) and another a 4 year $40M deal. There’s no comparison. A one year deal limits damage considerably.

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By: The Real 2K Insider

The Real 2K Insider — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:29:34 +0000

10 million isn’t bad for him, he’s easily worth at least 7 million in the current market, and let’s not forget he is left handed, which makes him a bigger commodity than a right hander with similar stats.

2008 Salaries
Andy Pettitte: 16 million
Randy Johnson: 15.1 million
Kenny Rogers: 8 million
Tom Glavine: 8 million

So 10 million is just fine for Perez since he is also only 26 years old, as you mention. A 4-5 year contract takes him right through his prime years. When you consider Atlanta threw 8 million at Glavine who was clearly inferior to Perez in 2007 and 15 years older, 10 million on a multi-year deal is kinda a no-brainer. It ain’t like throwing 135 million at Mike Hampton.

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By: hojo

hojo — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:22:09 +0000

Who among Lowe, Burnett and Vasquez according to FIP and xFIP should Teams Pursue?

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By: Jon L

Jon L — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:15:00 +0000

I think Minaya needs to accomplish a LOT this off-season. I’d be saying that anyway but even more so given his contract extension. I like the fact that Jerry is still the manager but changes need to be made – a third collapse will not be tolerated by anyone!!!

I believe Carlos Delgado has just exercised his option on the FA. Is it me, or does anyone else like the idea of going after Texiera as a replacement for Delgado? The Mets certainly have the money and as Delgado is not getting any younger, it makes sense to me.

Obviosuly pitching needs to be addressed as does the closer role although I did read rumours concerning Brian Fuentes and J.J. Putz earlier in the week

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By: Coley Ward

Coley Ward — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:49:00 +0000

I guess it’s all about context. Do I think it’s crazy to spend $10 million a year on Perez? Absolutely. But it doesn’t seem so crazy when there are teams willing to spend $12 million a year on Carlos Silva.

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