Follows their pattern of buying low on a guy who has potential. Assume he works out of the pen? Worth a shot since they really need RH relief help, but since he hasn’t pitched anywhere this year, I assume any help he could provide is at least a ways off?
These two posts are how I feel. The team is desperate for more bullpen arms and Martinez was a good one recently. I remember him best as the Cardinals staff ace type in '15/'16/'17, but he was oustanding as their closer in 2019.Essentially no risk here, I like it
He's 30. But try him over Barnes or Davis and see if you can catch lightning in a bottle. Not much risk here, agreed, not like he's a prospect. He'd also probably be one of best bench bats,Interesting. He’s only 29 — was absolutely terrible the last 2 years in 21 starts since and has been injured at times, but was fantastic in 2019 as a closer with 24 saves, 3.17 ERA, 2.86 FIP and 1.179 WHIP. Perhaps a low risk effort to get another bullpen arm with upside — depending upon health, of course.
Do you mean Diekman? Or...?Call him up and DFA Barnes or Davis
Totally not at you, but can I plant a flag and retire this nonsense? This is soooooo played out its not funny anymore and adds zero to the discussionInsanity. I'm happy. I'm surprised. Can't believe we got em.
Inside jokes are fun. And you can plant a flag, but it won't grow.Totally not at you, but can I plant a flag and retire this nonsense? This is soooooo played out its not funny anymore and adds zero to the discussion
Prom night…?Inside jokes are fun. And you can plant a flag, but it won't grow.
They don't have Dave Righetti any more. I don't know about his replacement(s).Not a great sign when the Giants can’t fix a guy.
So, progress is being made. That first start left him with an ERA of 67.50.He's currently pitching for Worcester. Not a great start. Currently in the middle of his 1st inning, bases loaded. 0.2 ip, 2 hits, 1r/1er, 2bb/0k.
edit: Done. Still responsible for a runner on 2nd. 0.2ip, 4 hits, 5r/5er, 2bb/0k, 33 pitches, 16 strikes.
double edit: That's his final line. 2 of the hits were doubles.
NEW YORK -- Former All-Star pitcher Carlos Martínez was suspended for 80 games Friday under baseball's minor league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Runinflatin, which increases Earned Run Average.Whoops. Nice knowing you, Carlos.
https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/33995097/former-all-star-pitcher-carlos-martinez-gets-80-game-ban-positive-drug-test
(Also, BOS released him ten days ago.)Whoops. Nice knowing you, Carlos.
https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/33995097/former-all-star-pitcher-carlos-martinez-gets-80-game-ban-positive-drug-test
Yeah, whoops on me. I did check but I honestly didn't see the post that he got released. I'm loosing it. Sorry @chawson(Also, BOS released him ten days ago.)
Hey, everyone seemed to forgive Andy Pettitte for taking PEDs when he was injured.Whoops. Nice knowing you, Carlos.
https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/33995097/former-all-star-pitcher-carlos-martinez-gets-80-game-ban-positive-drug-test
I liked the idea of trading for Carlos Martinez in 2018-19 or so, but had no expectations here. He looked broken two years ago.Yeah, whoops on me. I did check but I honestly didn't see the post that he got released. I'm loosing it. Sorry @chawson
You posted about his release. I don't know how I missed it.I liked the idea of trading for Carlos Martinez in 2018-19 or so, but had no expectations here. He looked broken two years ago.
Ah, I see what you mean now. Yeah, it’s a bummer. He was one of the best young arms in the game from 2015-17 (his age 23-25 seasons), right there with Cole, Nola, Bumgarner, Syndergaard and Robbie Ray. Career is probably done now though.You posted about his release. I don't know how I missed it.
He wasn't too bad in "18 and '19. 24 out 27 in save opportunities in '19. He at least can say he was a very good Major League pitcher over decent length of time.Ah, I see what you mean now. Yeah, it’s a bummer. He was one of the best young arms in the game from 2015-17 (his age 23-25 seasons), right there with Cole, Nola, Bumgarner, Syndergaard and Robbie Ray. Career is probably done now though.