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MikeKC
Falu has been a pleasant surprise. He might get Betancourt’s roster spot next year. He does not have the power Betancourt does, but he hits for a higher average, plays multiple positions and is a better defensive player – all for 1.5 million less per year. Plus – he is a switch hitter.
Jim
yeah, but Dayton Moore obviously has a man crush on Betancourt and Getz–in case you haven’t noticed. Any team that needs Betancourt and Getz on it is not a very good team–period.
Revive85
If Soria really wants to stay and if GMDM wants to take on a risk with Soria, then why not buy him out then negotiate a 1 year deal with options for a cheaper price?
Patrick
As far as Soria do not spend a lot of money on a closer , especially if there is ANY doubt about his health or if his performance has been declining. And for a small market team this is especially a no brainer.
bannister19
Second Tier?! More like Cole Hamels!!
SpfldCynic
I keep hoping to see a 3 year extension signed with Paulino. Dude seems like the real deal, when he’s healthy
Billy Moffett
Give him a full season his track record has not been good…..Even though I like what he did against the Yankees the last two times out, but remember the Yankees have been struggling offensively to start this season.
SpfldCynic
He was very solid last year too, with KC.
I don’t expect lights out number 1 type stuff, but this is a rotation that has used Sanchez, Hochevar, Davies, Bannister, etc in recent years.
A solid pitcher that keeps you in games (ie. Bruce Chen) is worth locking up in KC.
TLB2001
Soria will be back for MUCH less than $8 million and probably an incentive-laden contract. Also, I’d be surprised if he is the closer, especially at first.