So I get my comment erased since I corrected the details? Sweet
hozie007
This is a pretty smart move…..no risk by Cubs, Nathan gets MLB facilities to work out and get ready (if he can) and in 60-days (right after the AS break) he will be fresh and ready to go. If he doesn’t work out then it’s business as usual for the cubbies.and Joe can do whatever he does when he’s not playing baseball.
pullhitter445
Smart how? Nathan’s a has been. Had a chance to watch him pitch for Detroit and he was horrendous. He won’t be ready to go right away either as he should get sent to pitch some games in the minors versus just running out there to pitch after the layoff. Cubs pen will eventually be exploited for what it is, there Achilles heal.
bryzzo21
@Pullhitter445
This is nothing more than a precautionary depth move. I think you’re undervaluing how good the Cubs pitching is. The Cubs bullpen has thrown the least innings in all baseball, is ranked #6 in earned runs given up, and is #1 in opposing batting average against.
They definitely are in need of another 6th/7th/8th inning arm, but saying it’s will be exploited is a bit of an overstatement.
Android Dawesome
I think the commentor did a pretty good job detailing why they thought it was smart move.
“…a pro-rated portion of the league minimum salary for the time he spends in the Majors.” = free to find out and little cost if he pitches at all. The only real money the Cubs might have to spend will be as a result of good performance (of which the Cubs will be happy to pay).
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GoRav114
Lol, he literally explained how in his comment. If the pen falters or is tired down the stretch u potentially have a veteran with a fresh arm and something to prove. If they don’t need him or he is totally washed up they lose pennies in their world. Maybe he was bad because his arm was falling apart. Now it has been repaired and healthy. He is old but their has been fair amount of relievers who have had success after 40.
CursedRangers
Smart move. I can see them keeping him on the DL until the rosters are expanded. Low cost with potential upside.
jkim319
Classic theo/Jed move.. Absolutely low/no risk (paying prorated MLB min for X days) .. Knows how to pitch. Had had success. Was hurt… They are basically paying $120k (1 days of ’50:50 raffle revenues) to see what he has left..
Cahill, motte, Richard, Rodney, were all similar type acquisitions … And all cost more
raiders
No downside at all! Love it!
stymeedone
Other than cost, their may not be a downside, but don’t bank on a return to form from any 41 year old pitcher. It’s quite the long shot.
BSPORT
Waste of a roster spot and whatever they pay him.
theo2016
You have failed reading comprehension.
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cubsfan2489
It’s already a MLB contract. Just a. FYI
cubsfan2489
So I get my comment erased since I corrected the details? Sweet
hozie007
This is a pretty smart move…..no risk by Cubs, Nathan gets MLB facilities to work out and get ready (if he can) and in 60-days (right after the AS break) he will be fresh and ready to go. If he doesn’t work out then it’s business as usual for the cubbies.and Joe can do whatever he does when he’s not playing baseball.
pullhitter445
Smart how? Nathan’s a has been. Had a chance to watch him pitch for Detroit and he was horrendous. He won’t be ready to go right away either as he should get sent to pitch some games in the minors versus just running out there to pitch after the layoff. Cubs pen will eventually be exploited for what it is, there Achilles heal.
bryzzo21
@Pullhitter445
This is nothing more than a precautionary depth move. I think you’re undervaluing how good the Cubs pitching is. The Cubs bullpen has thrown the least innings in all baseball, is ranked #6 in earned runs given up, and is #1 in opposing batting average against.
They definitely are in need of another 6th/7th/8th inning arm, but saying it’s will be exploited is a bit of an overstatement.
Android Dawesome
I think the commentor did a pretty good job detailing why they thought it was smart move.
Larry D.
“…a pro-rated portion of the league minimum salary for the time he spends in the Majors.” = free to find out and little cost if he pitches at all. The only real money the Cubs might have to spend will be as a result of good performance (of which the Cubs will be happy to pay).
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GoRav114
Lol, he literally explained how in his comment. If the pen falters or is tired down the stretch u potentially have a veteran with a fresh arm and something to prove. If they don’t need him or he is totally washed up they lose pennies in their world. Maybe he was bad because his arm was falling apart. Now it has been repaired and healthy. He is old but their has been fair amount of relievers who have had success after 40.
CursedRangers
Smart move. I can see them keeping him on the DL until the rosters are expanded. Low cost with potential upside.
jkim319
Classic theo/Jed move.. Absolutely low/no risk (paying prorated MLB min for X days) .. Knows how to pitch. Had had success. Was hurt… They are basically paying $120k (1 days of ’50:50 raffle revenues) to see what he has left..
Cahill, motte, Richard, Rodney, were all similar type acquisitions … And all cost more
raiders
No downside at all! Love it!
stymeedone
Other than cost, their may not be a downside, but don’t bank on a return to form from any 41 year old pitcher. It’s quite the long shot.
BSPORT
Waste of a roster spot and whatever they pay him.
theo2016
You have failed reading comprehension.