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Pedro Strop Weighing Multiple Offers

By Steve Adams | January 20, 2020 at 12:50pm CDT

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.

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Comments

  1. Eatdust666

    3 years ago

    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.

    Reply
    • dynamite drop in monty

      3 years ago

      I’d imagine that’s every team in the majors.

      Reply
      • spinach

        3 years ago

        You two are experts in stating the obvious.

        Reply
        • dynamite drop in monty

          3 years ago

          That was kind of my point

      • MWeller77

        3 years ago

        * every team in the majors except the Dodgers, apparently

        Reply
      • ChiSox_Fan

        3 years ago

        Except the Cubs – they have no money!

        Reply
  2. Just a fan

    3 years ago

    test

    Reply
  3. Catuli Carl

    3 years ago

    The Bryant ruling is coming tomorrow. I can feel it.

    Reply
    • chicubs_fan

      3 years ago

      Reply
      • PapiElf

        3 years ago

        chicubs_fan what an enlightening comment!

        Reply
    • Wrek305

      3 years ago

      It only took 4 and half years.

      Reply
    • bigbadjohnny

      3 years ago

      same day as HOF news ?…..doubt it.

      Reply
    • ChiSox_Fan

      3 years ago

      Who cares about Bryant ruling?

      Either trade Bryant for a bag of balls or hang on to him for 2 years tops!

      Reply
  4. Phiilies2020

    3 years ago

    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

    Reply
    • Red Eye

      3 years ago

      Collin Mchugh

      Reply
    • T_Rexx2

      3 years ago

      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.

      Reply
      • John hansen

        3 years ago

        You really know your baseball. Lol

        Reply
    • Losbravos69

      3 years ago

      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

      Reply
    • Mikel Grady

      3 years ago

      Phillies2020 if you want strop or kintzler then you defiantly are desperate . You can find better players

      Reply
  5. zanek

    3 years ago

    He is a good pitcher

    Reply
    • ronnsnow

      3 years ago

      lol

      Reply
      • JDGoat

        3 years ago

        You disagree with that statement?

        Reply
  6. rizdak

    3 years ago

    Wow, that many offers? Strop the presses.

    Reply
    • The Adrian Beltre

      3 years ago

      I’m guessing he’ll never be Stropped for cash…

      Reply
      • canocorn

        3 years ago

        He’s obviously a blade man.

        Reply
  7. pbjls

    3 years ago

    Glad to see rangers tied to this. They need to make this happen.

    Reply
  8. AllinTX

    3 years ago

    The Rangers need to sign him.

    Reply
  9. thickiedon

    3 years ago

    White Sox

    Reply
    • cws2019

      3 years ago

      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.

      Reply
      • ChiSox_Fan

        3 years ago

        The more the merrier. It’s not my money.

        He can join Cishek.

        Reply
  10. Jim Carter

    3 years ago

    Thank goodness the White Sox aren’t interested.

    Reply
    • Dogbone

      3 years ago

      More likely, Strop not interested in them.

      Reply
      • Paulie0514

        3 years ago

        You make strop sound like a star, but of course you’re a cub fan that’s what you all do.

        Reply
        • Cubby777

          3 years ago

          No his sub-3 era speaks for itself…..

      • LaPantera

        3 years ago

        Why do you think this? Strop has no reason to avoid the finishing touches on the southside rebuild.

        Reply
  11. jbigz12

    3 years ago

    How about the Marlins, Pedro. I could certainly use another correct prediction on my FA contest

    Reply
  12. scvanguard1

    3 years ago

    Would someone please show him the proper way to wear a baseball cap?

    Reply
    • The Adrian Beltre

      3 years ago

      Lol. I will if you show Odor to the top buttons on his jersey.

      Reply
    • dbec72

      3 years ago

      I think he wears it that way to honor his dad or someone who wore his hat that.

      Reply
    • Eat'EmUpTigers

      3 years ago

      Fernando Rodney : hold my arrow

      Reply
    • Robertn623

      3 years ago

      He wears that as a tribute to his grandfather who saved him from abuse and raised him ..and taught him the game

      Reply
    • Robertn623

      3 years ago

      He wears that as a tribute to his grandfather who saved him from abuse and raised him ..and taught him the game

      Reply
      • themed

        3 years ago

        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!

        Reply
        • ron swanson

          3 years ago

          OK B00MER!!

      • Paulie0514

        3 years ago

        Still a stupid way to wear a hat

        Reply
        • dynamite drop in monty

          3 years ago

          Lol what a weak retort

        • ChiSox_Fan

          3 years ago

          Exactly.

          Wear a hat like a man!

  13. dbec72

    3 years ago

    Cubs offer league minimum.

    Reply
    • wordonthestreet

      3 years ago

      Wrong

      Reply
  14. stretch123

    3 years ago

    Marlins 1 year at 4 million is what I see.

    Reply
  15. dray16

    3 years ago

    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.

    Reply
    • ron swanson

      3 years ago

      You are a sad little man dray

      Reply
    • bdpecore

      3 years ago

      I’d just rip the Cubs for not being able to afford anyone this offseason. Not even a bounce back candidate like Pedro.

      Reply
  16. msqboxer

    3 years ago

    Multiple Offers = A bunch of 1 years deals based on incentives.

    Reply
  17. Dexxter

    3 years ago

    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.

    Reply
  18. VegasSDfan

    3 years ago

    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

    Reply
  19. bigbadjohnny

    3 years ago

    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 !

    Reply
    • dynamite drop in monty

      3 years ago

      What

      Reply
    • Rangers29

      3 years ago

      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?

      Reply
  20. bigbadjohnny

    3 years ago

    Pedro will be a great 12th inning pitcher for the Cubs !

    Reply
  21. Reflect

    3 years ago

    How much does an offer weigh?

    Reply
  22. Cubs GM

    3 years ago

    To the L.A. Angels he goes to be with Genius Joe.

    Reply
  23. nealer

    3 years ago

    As long as he comes cheap Brewers are interested

    Reply
    • bdpecore

      3 years ago

      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?

      Reply
      • bdpecore

        3 years ago

        Good GMs don’t spend money just to spend money.

        Reply
  24. bigbadjohnny

    3 years ago

    To: Rangers29……..what was that racists remark by you ?……..you do know Amigo means Friend !

    don’t be so sensitive !

    Reply
  25. Taximan

    3 years ago

    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

    Reply
  26. ES00018

    3 years ago

    Rangers

    Reply

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