I think the poster was saying that Hamels was worth it. Unfortunately he decided to pitch for Texas so now he could go fly a kite for all I care; he isn't an Astro and never will be.
I think Luhnow just needs to start focusing on a different city, San Diego just ain't it: Aiken (from San Diego) not signing, Hamels (also from San Diego) vetoing a trade to the Astros, and then Preller jerking everyone around as the Padres GM at the deadline.
If trading for Hamels kept them from re-signing Kaz then things worked out for the best. Kaz > Hamels
While I think Hamels (player, not contract) is a better player going forward, it isn't by much and there are perfectly reasonable reasons to prefer Kazmir.
Him being cheaper is honestly the only one, Kazmir is having a good season and all but hes been getting real lucky. Hamels is still a sure bet to go 200 innings and still puts up better peripherals.
Over the last 3 seasons: Kazmir: 3.33ERA, 114ERA+ 3.33FIP 1.183WHIP Hamels: 3.22ERA, 116ERA+, 3.21FIP, 1.160WHIP Numbers are even closer over the last 2 seasons. No complaints about the guy we got.
I prefer Hamels, but Kazmir has been getting weaker contact the past two years. Hamels has an edge with Ks. BBs are about even. Kazmir has the edge in HRs. Their FIP is projected to be the same going forward. HRs can be a little up and down so I give the edge to Hamels, but the lower BABIP for Kazmir the past two years looks real making it close.
Especially for the price we got him. Have a good feeling he'll re-sign or he'll never hear the last of it from family and friends.
Actually they are talking about baseball I would guess they don't really care if they are agreeing with you or not Just a guess
Since this is a random trade thread, let's get back on topic with some friendly speculation on who might make it through waivers for back end bullpen help or as an extra bat off the bench?
