Trade value's still pretty low. Think low-level prospect without huge upside. Whether he breaks out or not, chances are he's more valuable to the Ms standing by in AAA than in trade. After a wild multi-year run of ridiculous luck we're finally getting reminded that SP get hurt. Like, pretty often. - ThreadSky

About ThreadSky

nwcodad.bsky.social • 15 days ago

Trade value's still pretty low. Think low-level prospect without huge upside. Whether he breaks out or not, chances are he's more valuable to the Ms standing by in AAA than in trade. After a wild multi-year run of ridiculous luck we're finally getting reminded that SP get hurt. Like, pretty often.

Comments

jonassink.bsky.social•14 days ago

I don't see a good reason to rush Logan back next week in Arizona. The velo last night in Tacoma was concerning (tho I heard overall his stuff looked great). Ms aren't scoring runs, having Logan back won't help that. Hancock has had 4 strait starts against tough teams and has performed well for a 5.

nwcodad.bsky.social•9 days ago

I don't disagree, I just don't think Hancock's serviceable run has done much to build trade value. In those 5 starts you referenced + his start yesterday (which improved his numbers) he's got a 4.55 ERA and 5.85 FIP. He's still not striking guys out, walking too many, and giving up too many HR.

nwcodad.bsky.social•9 days ago

The thing he's doing well is reliably getting into the 5th or 6th inning. In other words, he's the precise sort of serviceable back-end depth starter who's more valuable to the Ms than what they're likely to get in trade (maybe a relief prospect).

jonassink.bsky.social•9 days ago

Oh, yeah, I don't think he's going anywhere. With Bryce out indefinitely he's more valuable to M's anyway. I was thinking more specifically about rushing Logan back as part of trying to stem the bleeding.

jonassink.bsky.social•9 days ago

Even if Hancock did start running 8-9 k/9 I think the M's *still* try to figure out how to keep him. Jerry hasn't parted with a meaningful draft pick yet, iirc. Don't see why Hancock would be the first.

nwcodad.bsky.social•9 days ago

Yeah, I was responding to "gotta expect he gets traded." The team's already used 7 starters this year, 9 if you include openers. One of their only SP who's stayed healthy (Woo) has the worst health record of the bunch. Now more than ever they're gonna need those taxi squad guys.

Posting Rules

Be respectful to others
No spam or self-promotion
Stay on topic
Follow Bluesky's terms of service

Comments

Posting Rules

Reply