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mattb13
This deal guarantees Tomlin 1 year of free agency. Would have been a free agent after 2016 if not for this extension.
Jeff Todd
We failed to update his service time in an earlier post that I was referencing. Thanks for the heads up.
mike156
It’s actually smart for both sides. Tomlin is 31, and has been up and down his entire career. The worst that can happen to him now is that he will be awful or injured, and get $5.5M over two years. Even with the taxes, that’s a chance to put money side now for a uncertain future. If he pitches well, he will make some incentives–if he’s just a decent arm, he’s likely to make $12M over three years. That’s not shooting the lights out, but it’s not bad.
joefriday1948
This is the greatest move since Gabe Paul hired the world renowned George Robert “Birdie” Tebbetts who led the tribe to unheralded greatness, fame and fortune.. Yes Birdie was born November 10, 1912 and flew south on March 24, 1999 at aged 86. Who can not remember his 86 home runs and his four All-Star visits where he was considered the greatest that ever played. (1941, 1942, 1948, 1949) Yes Tomlin has that up and down motion that Birdie used (hence his name). We will admire, contemplate and await the upcoming season with awe, gleam and trust.
joefriday1948
How could I have overlooked the tomato incident.
triberulz
Great deal for Tomlin and the Indians. Tomlin is a great teammate, and well liked in the clubhouse. The key is to stay healthy, if Tomlin does he’s perfect as the 5th starter
sportscoach
Tomlin career numbers starting out were really similar to Nagy’s numbers and honestly he had a good career starting before injuries hit him hard.
Dock_Elvis
Seems like it took a few years for Nagy to really show up. Seems like Tomlin has been around forever. I recall him from some old video games…
sportscoach
Tomlin has been around for awhile, he just has been unlucky staying in the rotation. He came up in 2010 and pitched decent. His biggest issue is that he doesn’t throw hard, and He gives up the long ball. His greatest strength even as a right hander, it is very difficult to run on him. He doesn’t allow stolen bases and can pitch out of jams. I believe he will end up our 5th starter this season. He may be used as a long Reliever as well, but for now I project him as the 5th starter
jev070163
Having known Josh when he was growing up, I am confident he will do everything he possibly can to earn the money, not just be paid it.