Free-agent righty Pedro Strop is mulling offers from multiple clubs, per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet (Twitter links). The longtime Cubs setup man has three offers in hand at the moment, Nicholson-Smith adds, citing the Marlins, Brewers, Cubs and Rangers as teams who’ve been showing interest of late.
While it’s not clear which combination of that group has offers on the table, it’d be a surprise to see the Cubs make a competitive offer following ownership’s recent spending limitations and the team’s general lack of offseason activity to date. Nicholson-Smith does indicate that two NL clubs and an AL team have put an offer out to Strop, which at least speculatively speaking, would make the Marlins, Brewers and Rangers a trio that fits the description. Miami was already tied to Strop two weeks ago when FNTSY Sports Radio’s Craig Mish reported their interest.
Hamstring and neck injuries limited Strop to just 41 2/3 innings in 2019 and quite possibly hindered his on-field production; the typically hard-throwing righty logged a 4.97 ERA and saw his heater dip from an average of 95.1 mph in 2018 to 93.6 mph in 2019. That said, Strop still racked up strikeouts at an impressive clip (10.6 K/9) and notched a quality 13.5 percent swinging-strike rate.
And, of course, prior to his down year in 2019, Strop was a consistent force in the Chicago ’pen. The right-hander posted five consecutive sub-3.00 ERA seasons from 2014-18, pitching to a combined 2.61 mark (3.10 FIP) with averages of 10.1 K/9, 3.5 BB/9 and 0.6 HR/9 with a ground-ball rate well north of 50 percent. The Marlins have seen considerable turnover in their bullpen already this winter and are said to be eyeing a veteran addition along the lines of last year’s Sergio Romo pickup. The Brewers, meanwhile, already have a deep collection of arms but never shy away from a late-offseason value play. And the Rangers, of course, have been aggressive in reshaping their club in preparation for the opening of their new stadium in 2020.
Despite his poor showing in the 2019 season, he would still be a good pickup for a team that’s looking for some bullpen help or another quality reliever.
I’d imagine that’s every team in the majors.
You two are experts in stating the obvious.
That was kind of my point
* every team in the majors except the Dodgers, apparently
Except the Cubs – they have no money!
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The Bryant ruling is coming tomorrow. I can feel it.
chicubs_fan what an enlightening comment!
It only took 4 and half years.
same day as HOF news ?…..doubt it.
Who cares about Bryant ruling?
Either trade Bryant for a bag of balls or hang on to him for 2 years tops!
My Phillies desperately need a reliever. They were in on Betances at one point, idk what they are waiting for. Strop? Kintzler? Greg Holland? Someone please
Collin Mchugh
They need to take more flyers like this. A one year deal can’t go wrong. If he’s bad you drop him if he’s good you struck gold.
You really know your baseball. Lol
Even if they just get a couple of guys like strop and kintzler it could really help their team in the long run. I’m surprised they havnt signed a BP guy considering the troubles they had last year but I guess they still have a bad taste in their mouth from the Robertson and Hunter deals
Phillies2020 if you want strop or kintzler then you defiantly are desperate . You can find better players
He is a good pitcher
lol
You disagree with that statement?
Wow, that many offers? Strop the presses.
I’m guessing he’ll never be Stropped for cash…
He’s obviously a blade man.
Glad to see rangers tied to this. They need to make this happen.
The Rangers need to sign him.
White Sox
They already have Herrera as the previously good reliever that might be done. Solutions for last BP spot can be an old fashioned ST competition.
The more the merrier. It’s not my money.
He can join Cishek.
Thank goodness the White Sox aren’t interested.
More likely, Strop not interested in them.
You make strop sound like a star, but of course you’re a cub fan that’s what you all do.
No his sub-3 era speaks for itself…..
Why do you think this? Strop has no reason to avoid the finishing touches on the southside rebuild.
How about the Marlins, Pedro. I could certainly use another correct prediction on my FA contest
Would someone please show him the proper way to wear a baseball cap?
Lol. I will if you show Odor to the top buttons on his jersey.
I think he wears it that way to honor his dad or someone who wore his hat that.
Fernando Rodney : hold my arrow
He wears that as a tribute to his grandfather who saved him from abuse and raised him ..and taught him the game
He wears that as a tribute to his grandfather who saved him from abuse and raised him ..and taught him the game
I’m sure his grandfather would tell him to wear his cap correctly and not like a thug if that was the case. Respect the game!
OK B00MER!!
Still a stupid way to wear a hat
Lol what a weak retort
Exactly.
Wear a hat like a man!
Cubs offer league minimum.
Wrong
Marlins 1 year at 4 million is what I see.
Kind of hope it’s Milwaukee so I can laugh at the fans that have ripped on him for years, now tell me how good of a pickup this is.
You are a sad little man dray
I’d just rip the Cubs for not being able to afford anyone this offseason. Not even a bounce back candidate like Pedro.
Multiple Offers = A bunch of 1 years deals based on incentives.
I kind of hope the Jays are in on him.
Even if he’s never a sub 3 era guy again… he’s likely a lot better than his numbers last year.
A cheap two year deal with an option maybe? Wouldn’t kill payroll if last year is the new norm for him.
I’m sure at 34 years old and at 555 appearances, he will bounce back and regain his velocity…
Preller probably wants to go 4 years with him
Four teams……Marlins, Cubs, Brewers, Rangers…..
Marlins…….pay min salary….
Cubs………..pay when they can find some money….
Brewers……not paying……just getting their name out there…..
Rangers…….these guys have the money !…….and Pedro will have many Amigos around him !
What
umm if that is a racial thing, then why… if it is because the rangers drafted him, well that was 12 years ago so all of those guys are gone… so what’s your point?
Pedro will be a great 12th inning pitcher for the Cubs !
How much does an offer weigh?
To the L.A. Angels he goes to be with Genius Joe.
As long as he comes cheap Brewers are interested
I would imagine lots of teams would be interested in a player with his track record if he comes cheap. I know you are trying to knock the Brewers but your comment comes across as bitter and ignorant. Why do you believe the Brewers are cheapskates when they just had a record payroll last season?
Good GMs don’t spend money just to spend money.
To: Rangers29……..what was that racists remark by you ?……..you do know Amigo means Friend !
don’t be so sensitive !
Still believe a year incentive laden deal with Cubs. No team is going over a year for this guy. Castellanos and Bryant both Boras probably not a coincidence Castellanos not signed yet
Cubs will jettison Bryant for prospects Take on Castellanos if can dump another player
Rangers