Ryan Helsley

[scoutyjones2]

Absolutely worth the risk in bringing him back assuming the contract is reasonable. Young with a great arm, velocity and breaking ball. Loves the team and the city.

No. CT always wants ex-Cards back. I don't get it. He has one great year

[RamFan08NY]

He couldn't get anybody out this year, and was even worse with the Mets. A cheap deal would probably be 5 million. Id rather they use that on someone who could help, not on someone who is a hope and a prayer.

[dugoutrex]

no - he will get 40-50 million

[rockondlouie]

If we are indeed in a rebuild, why are we not turning the closer and setup roles over to O’Brien and Svanson?

If that’s the case, why do you want Helsley back at at price?

This is a mindset shift from the past of trying to be half contenders to get 80 plus wins. Need to go all in with a rebuild and bank on development and high draft picks over wins for next season.

Can Svanson hit 103?

No but according to Baseball Savant he:

-hits 96.8 mph (86% tile)
-posted a 29.1% strikeout rate (88% tile)

39 G
1.94 ERA
0.88 WHiP

And all that came at $760,000!

[CorneliusWolfe]

Absolutely worth the risk in bringing him back assuming the contract is reasonable. Young with a great arm, velocity and breaking ball. Loves the team and the city.

No. CT always wants ex-Cards back. I don't get it. He has one great year

When was that one year? 2022 - 1.25 ERA and 0.74 WHIP, an all-star appearance and 12th in CY Young voting? or when he set the Cards single season save record in 2024? Or did you mean 2023 when he had a 2.45 ERA? Bombed with the Mets in half of this season, but had 21 saves and a 3.00 with us.

Career ERA still under 3 after 7 seasons, yet only one good year?

[Ozziesfan41]

He couldn't get anybody out this year, and was even worse with the Mets. A cheap deal would probably be 5 million. Id rather they use that on someone who could help, not on someone who is a hope and a prayer.

+1 money needs to be spent on starters and areas of real need rather than a hope and prayer closer they don’t even need.

[Cardinals4Life]

Absolutely worth the risk in bringing him back assuming the contract is reasonable. Young with a great arm, velocity and breaking ball. Loves the team and the city.

No. CT always wants ex-Cards back. I don't get it. He has one great year

What a stupid post.

[rockondlouie]

Watching the Dodgers bullpen implode (again) last night is there any doubt Helsley ends up in Dodger blue w/some crazy contract ($50M/3 yrs)?

[Swuhgen]

Absolutely worth the risk in bringing him back assuming the contract is reasonable. Young with a great arm, velocity and breaking ball. Loves the team and the city.

Nope.
He’s trending down and due for an arm injury.

[dugoutrex]

Watching the Dodgers bullpen implode (again) last night is there any doubt Helsley ends up in Dodger blue w/some crazy contract ($50M/3 yrs)?

not crazy - that's what he will get!

[Bomber1]

no - he will get 40-50 million

Doubtful.

[Punkk6]

No

[rockondlouie]

Watching the Dodgers bullpen implode (again) last night is there any doubt Helsley ends up in Dodger blue w/some crazy contract ($50M/3 yrs)?

not crazy - that's what he will get!

And it will be w/your Dodgers rex.

They have to roll the dice given their bullpen woes.

[moose-and-squirrel]

Watching the Dodgers bullpen implode (again) last night is there any doubt Helsley ends up in Dodger blue w/some crazy contract ($50M/3 yrs)?

not crazy - that's what he will get!

And it will be w/your Dodgers rex.

They have to roll the dice given their bullpen woes.

they'd be better off with Matz or Maton

[hugeCardfan]

Helsley has been a solid closer for us, but given our prospects, we’re fine with Svanson and O’Brien.

[rockondlouie]

Watching the Dodgers bullpen implode (again) last night is there any doubt Helsley ends up in Dodger blue w/some crazy contract ($50M/3 yrs)?

not crazy - that's what he will get!

And it will be w/your Dodgers rex.

They have to roll the dice given their bullpen woes.

they'd be better off with Matz or Maton

Given it's the Dodgers w/an unlimited payroll budget they may sign them all.