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Jake Arrieta released.....

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by cwebbster, Aug 12, 2021.

  1. cwebbster

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    #1 cwebbster, Aug 12, 2021
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  2. javal_lon

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    More like 3.0 ... Where he's on the roster but sits his ass down in the dugout cheering
     
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  3. juicystream

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    If he'd take a bullpen role to see if it could resurrect some of his FB velocity, but there is no reason to think he'd be even halfway decent at this point.
     
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    If it was 2015, I'd be down.
     
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  5. TWS1986

    TWS1986 SPX '05, UH' 19

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    No way in hell.
     
    #5 TWS1986, Aug 12, 2021
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    lnchan Sugar Land Leonard
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    If the Lakers think they can assemble the 2011 NBA all-stars... maybe... oh never mind.
     
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    Surely he'd be better than Raley, no?
     
    #7 SuraGotMadHops, Aug 13, 2021
  8. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Arrieta has a -2.2 WAR, almost 7 ERA, WHIP of 1.7+ and carries a $6 million contract, so about $1.6 or so prorated.

    Doubtful he would be better than Raley. Raley has been really effective against left handed and in the old days where he could truly be a lefty specialist, he'd be very effective.
     
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    No, thank you.
     
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  10. vince

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    Astros Brass know what they need to look at, if Arrieta has something the Astros like, they'll bite....
     
    #10 vince, Aug 13, 2021
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    marks0223 2017 and 2022 World Series Champions
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    They aren't going over the luxury tax for a 7 ERA pitcher
     
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    He will clear waivers and whatever team he goes to will just pay him a prorated league minimum salary.

    I still wouldn't want him. He lost his velocity and can't figure it out.
     
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    Yoga aint helping this man no more.
     
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    https://ftw.usatoday.com/2021/08/cubs-release-jake-arrieta-reporter-mask-off-video-reaction-mlb

    The Cubs released Jake Arrieta after he told a reporter to take his mask off during press conference

    Arrieta had already opened the season with irresponsible anti-vaccine comments, so it wasn’t exactly surprising to see his thoughts on masks fall into the same realm. But when Arrieta chose to mock a reporter over wearing a mask after allowing 8 runs in four innings on Wednesday, it appeared to be the final straw for the Cubs.
     
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    F

    orget that guy.
     
    #15 mikol13, Aug 13, 2021
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