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Scott Kazmir Begins Auditions In Search Of Comeback Opportunity

By Jeff Todd | February 18, 2020 at 12:57pm CDT

Veteran southpaw Scott Kazmir is serious about a second comeback. He’s going to begin auditioning for teams this week, per ESPN.com’s Buster Olney (via Twitter).

The 36-year-old has already indicated as much. He says he is working into the lower nineties with his fastball and even showed some brief video evidence of his current form. But we won’t really know much about his outlook as a rebound candidate until he has drawn looks from MLB scouts.

It isn’t clear just yet which teams are interested in having a gander at this latest iteration of the twelve-year big-league veteran. Quite a few will no doubt at least consider the possibility.

Kazmir has endured quite a few low points over the years but has had his share of peaks as well. He’s a 4.01 ERA pitcher over 1,689 2/3 career frames. And he was even better than that in his second stretch in the majors. From 2013-16, Kazmir logged 667 2/3 frames of 3.75 ERA ball with 8.3 K/9 and 2.8 BB/9.

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  1. trace

    3 years ago

    Thanks goodness this isn’t an Astros headline.

    Reply
    • slide

      3 years ago

      he was born in houston

      Reply
      • baseballpun

        3 years ago

        He’s been hitting trashcans since birth.

        Reply
  2. 1drefordays6

    3 years ago

    So maybe Boston should give him a shot since they have no pitching.

    Reply
    • 2weeks

      3 years ago

      no hes already signed with Texas

      Reply
  3. lowereastsider

    3 years ago

    It’ll be quite a comeback if he makes it onto a team as he hasn’t pitched since 2016. I’ll give it to him for trying as there is plenty of competition out there for minor-league deals.

    Reply
  4. Eatdust666

    3 years ago

    Someone will definitely give him a shot, as many teams are desperate for starting pitching.

    Reply
    • Sutter

      3 years ago

      No way he’s coming back as a starter

      Reply
      • qbert1996

        3 years ago

        why is there no way he can comeback as a starter? please explain

        Reply
  5. john carpenter

    3 years ago

    Maybe Zambrano will come out of retirement

    Reply
    • bostonred14

      3 years ago

      I think you mean Carlos

      Reply
  6. Russianblue35

    3 years ago

    Meanwhile Victor Zambrano pops open a cold one.

    Reply
    • costergaard2

      3 years ago

      When this guy got traded for Zambrano, I asked my friend if the Mets got Carlos. No, he said, we got the $h!tty Zambrano = (

      Reply
  7. HalosHeavenJJ

    3 years ago

    There are 15 teams out in Phoenix. Seems a logical spot to hold an open workout, get some feedback and see if this attempt has potential.

    Reply
  8. baseballpun

    3 years ago

    Oh, let the sun beat down upon Scott’s face
    Stars fill his dreams

    Reply
    • costergaard2

      3 years ago

      He is a traveler from all time and space…

      Reply
  9. HALfromVA

    3 years ago

    Not sure why Texas would sign him. Last time I looked, that rotation and bullpen was looking pretty good.

    Reply
    • DarkSide830

      3 years ago

      Gibson-Lyles as your bottom two is scary for a playoff contender

      Reply
      • HALfromVA

        3 years ago

        I don’t consider them a playoff contender

        Reply
        • HALfromVA

          3 years ago

          I’m just saying what they have in place is more than what Kasmir brings to the table

    • Ricky Adams

      3 years ago

      1 they typically go through 8-10 starters a season, so depth is always good
      2. I dont see how everyone sees the rotation as a huge improvement, looks to me like the same buy low, possibly high payoff signings theyve been making. They hit on minor and lynn but whiffed on miller, volquez, smyly, and moore. Not a smart way to build a playoff or longterm rotation

      Reply
    • Ricky Adams

      3 years ago

      1 they typically go through 8-10 starters a season, so depth is always good
      2. I dont see how everyone sees the rotation as a huge improvement, looks to me like the same buy low, possibly high payoff signings theyve been making. They hit on minor and lynn but whiffed on miller, volquez, smyly, and moore. Not a smart way to build a playoff or longterm rotation

      Reply
    • Ricky Adams

      3 years ago

      1 they typically go through 8-10 starters a season, so depth is always good
      2. I dont see how everyone sees the rotation as a huge improvement, looks to me like the same buy low, possibly high payoff signings theyve been making. They hit on minor and lynn but whiffed on miller, volquez, smyly, and moore. Not a smart way to build a playoff or longterm rotation

      Reply
    • Ricky Adams

      3 years ago

      1 they typically go through 8-10 starters a season, so depth is always good
      2. I dont see how everyone sees the rotation as a huge improvement, looks to me like the same buy low, possibly high payoff signings theyve been making. They hit on minor and lynn but whiffed on miller, volquez, smyly, and moore. Not a smart way to build a playoff or longterm rotation

      Reply
      • JonathanWB

        3 years ago

        Seems to be an echo in here.

        Reply
        • BlueSkies_LA

          3 years ago

          Seems to be an echo in here.

        • Ricky Adams

          3 years ago

          I dunno why it does that, happens regularly

        • JonathanWB

          3 years ago

          The app doesn’t close the text entry box after you hit the submit button. So you might hit it multiple times.

        • slide

          3 years ago

          patience

  10. bobtillman

    3 years ago

    Why not? He’s only earned 98.5 million dollars as a MLB pitcher. He wants to join the 100M club. I mean, that’s a lot of shifts at Wal Mart.

    Reply
  11. detroitfan69

    3 years ago

    Detroit offered him a minor league invite contract

    Reply
  12. tiredolddude

    3 years ago

    Next year, he’ll be pitching for the Hiroshima Carp

    Reply
    • JD396

      3 years ago

      Ham Fighters

      Reply
  13. clrrogers

    3 years ago

    I think his chances of making it back may be better as a reliever, especially at 36 years old. With all the injuries he’s had, I wouldn’t trust his arm to hold up to starting anymore.

    Reply
  14. WereAllJustGuestsHere

    3 years ago

    Angels should be his agent’s first phone call. Possible they hand him $10-mil.

    Blue Jays should take a flier on him. Be a mentor to the younger guys in Buffalo. If he performs, call him up.

    Reply
  15. Devildog_2123

    3 years ago

    I was surprised to see he and i are the same age. For some reason I thought he was a few years older.

    Reply
  16. 8ManLineupNoPitcherNoDH

    3 years ago

    Fool me once….fool me twice, something something

    Reply
  17. TJECK109

    3 years ago

    Pirates

    Reply
  18. Finlander

    3 years ago

    Seattle or maybe KC?

    Reply
  19. shiz1156

    3 years ago

    Red Sox have a need for starting pitching.

    Reply
  20. JD396

    3 years ago

    Hasn’t he already had like eight successful comebacks

    Reply
  21. crazylarry

    3 years ago

    Eppler will be all over this one. Maybe $30 million for 2. Hey if the Dark Knight was worth 1 for $11 million surely someone who hasn’t pitched for a couple of years is worth more, at least in his mind.

    Reply
  22. angt222

    3 years ago

    BAL, MIA, KC, DET, PIT: all teams that could use the rotation depth and might even give a starters role out of ST. For potential contenders, I could see STL, LAA, or OAK give him a shot.

    Reply
    • ctyank7

      3 years ago

      PHL also lacks starters. Of course, that ballpark might not be a good fit for a junkballer.

      Reply
  23. WhyME!

    3 years ago

    Go Cubs. Another cheap useless option like the rest of this off-season. I am losing patience

    Reply
  24. Joe W.

    3 years ago

    Lefty, inning eater come back bid.. seems like a Ray and NH signing.. wonder if Ben will take a look

    Reply
  25. TwinCities

    3 years ago

    I would love to see Kazmir go to MN.

    Reply
    • bigfreddy2000

      3 years ago

      Yes. Just came on here to say this would be the typical twins move. Someone cheap that’s either old or coming off of an injury. Could see that for sure!

      Reply

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