Catching Prospect or even I. Hererra if he insist on catching
for
#2 level Starting Pitcher w/years of control!
I hope he calls the Twins. They clearly want to cut payroll.
Plan A: Kick the tires on Joe Ryan. Going to take more than the above package though. Two more years of arbitration control. But there’s your #1.
Plan B: Pablo Lopez, assuming he finishes the season healthy. He’s owed $21m each of next two seasons. Slightly more than we paid Mikolas but actually is a #2.
Ryan would be a great get, free agent in 2028 so you'd get at least one (maybe two if there's no lockout in 2027) season(s).
I've wanted Lopez since he was a Marlin, same age and contract status as Ryan.
Good calls Walt
I would think the Twins will be much more inclined to move Lopez because of his contract and their motivation to shed payroll. Plus side to that is if the Cards take on all the money, the package is more in line with your idea. Joe Ryan is going to take a haul.
