Johan...

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

I'd rather Pelfrey get some experience getting shelled than go with Lohse (and paying him a lot). I'd take an inning eater like Livan for cheap long before him. I don't even think Lohse would be much of an upgrade over Jorge Sosa. I agree that Hernandez and Pedro won't be healthy all season but they have seven guys that can start already if need be. If they want to add one more they should do it for cheap. Lieber went for 1 year $3.5 million to the Cubs. That is a heck of a lot better deal than a multiyear deal for Lohse.

Livan is completely finished. Loshe is not good but he is what he is. A 6 inning guy who will battle and give up about 3 runs an outing. He never misses a start and may wind up being effective out of the bullpen if everybody stays healthy. I agree that you dont want to get tied down to him for big money. But it is looking like he has very few options and may agree to a short term deal. He is better insurance than anyone else out there.