Originally posted by Bobbob1313
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The only problem with bullpen spending is signing guys to 3-4 year contracts and expecting premier free agency money every year. The thing that kills you, is this:
Justin Speier rhp
1 year (2010)
signed by Colorado as a free agent 1/28/10 (minor-league contract)
4 years/$18M (2007-10)
signed by Angels as a free agent 11/06
07:$3.75M, 08:$4.25M, 09:$4.75M, 10:$5.25M
released by LA Angels 8/11/09
Angels are paying this guy stupid money to pitch in Colorado's AAA affiliate this year. The Marlins could not absorb this. But, if the Marlins gave Valverde 2/$14, even if that's more per year, at least he is coming off the books. Plus the likelihood of him "being who he currently is" is a lot more in years 1 and 2, than in years 3 and 4.
Just saying. The luxury of expensive relievers is there if you're smart with the rest of your roster. And really looking at what the Marlins have coming up, there is a strong possibility adding a big time reliever in a year or two is the most cost effective way of improving the team, even if it's just 70 innings.
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