Richards to 60 day DL...

[gotbeer]

 

[Amazing Larry]

3 hours ago, CALZONE said:

 

[Angelsjunky]

I could see Richards coming back in a couple years and becoming an elite closer. Might be a better fit for his style of throwing all out. That way he can do it for 10-15 pitches every three nights, vs. 100 pitches every five.

[Ohtaniland]

If he ends up needing TJ surgery I think they'll release him and have no other obligation to him. 

[AngelStew43]

I think they rehab him again.  Still young enough to be a front line starter.

That said, I don't think it would hurt to kick the tires on Doug Fister, who is still available.

 

[Stradling]

I'd pay him a modest 2 or 3 year deal.  When I say modest I'm talking 2-3 years at around $2-3 million a year.  

[Ohtaniland]

4 minutes ago, Stradling said:

I'd pay him a modest 2 or 3 year deal.  When I say modest I'm talking 2-3 years at around $2-3 million a year.  

Richards dream of being a frontline MLB Ace pitcher with a $150M+ contract is over. He'll be fortunate to get a deal like Stradling is suggesting considering his history. If things continue to go well for Skaggs he will eventually be our number 1.

[Stradling]

4 minutes ago, CALZONE said:

Richards dream of being a frontline MLB Ace pitcher with a $150M+ contract is over. He'll be fortunate to get a deal like Stradling is suggesting considering his history. If things continue to go well for Skaggs he will eventually be our number 1.

I'm assuming his dream was to be a great major league pitcher that won a championship, and not necessarily have a dream of having $150 million contract.  I'm as big of an optimist as we have here and I never thought he'd have a contract like that.  How many pitchers do? 4 or 5?  

Now I will say I don't like the direction of some of the posters here that are pissed at Richards. I don't blame him for not having surgery and holding off, it's his livelihood.  I am sure he wants nothing more than to compete.  

If he gets the surgery he very well could be effective as a starter or dominate as a closer.  He could still have a very nice career. 

[jchalos89]

Is it cuz G-Rich's body is made with tissue? or cuz our medical crew are awful as hell?

[Stradling]

Or because he got hurt like every pitcher ever.  

[jchalos89]

When G-Rich went down with injury covering the 1st base against Red Sox in Boston, I was in Boston for college and attended that game, wished him to come back stronger.

I didn't know that was literally the last time I'd see him pitching healthy. Since then, he's getting all sorts of problems everywhere on his body and never stays active on roster for more than weeks

[Broad Street]

14 hours ago, CALZONE said:

No stress we have Kirby Yates. 

Not any more. Brooks Pounders, come on down!! ...Or...Up I guess... Whatever.

[Dtwncbad]

We all know this season is now over. We know it.  We also understand they can't tear it down in April.  But if they don't have the guts to make some headline making trades before the deadline, we'll, I am going to be pissed.  And as fan in my fifties now, I will try my best to not let sports actually make me angry so the smarter reaction will be to just ignore the team entirely and check back in when the Winter Meetings come around.

There is no excuse to sit on a mediocre roster and start 2018 just like 2017.

Start making phone calls Billy.

[nando714]

Can't wait for the "Richards threw a very nice long toss today"...the "unbelievable bullpen session" ...the the "tommy John" announcement in August. See you in 2019 if you're still around 

[Stradling]

4 minutes ago, nando714 said:

Can't wait for the "Richards threw a very nice long toss today"...the "unbelievable bullpen session" ...the the "tommy John" announcement in August. See you in 2019 if you're still around 

Yea I'm looking forward to people caring about those announcements too. 

[Brandon]

hope his labia is ok

[Ohtaniland]

1 hour ago, Stradling said:

I'm assuming his dream was to be a great major league pitcher that won a championship, and not necessarily have a dream of having $150 million contract.  I'm as big of an optimist as we have here and I never thought he'd have a contract like that.  How many pitchers do? 4 or 5?  

Now I will say I don't like the direction of some of the posters here that are pissed at Richards. I don't blame him for not having surgery and holding off, it's his livelihood.  I am sure he wants nothing more than to compete.  

If he gets the surgery he very well could be effective as a starter or dominate as a closer.  He could still have a very nice career. 

Richards needed this season to go perfect because of his age and to set up forgoing his A4 season for a multiyear deal. An 18-9 season with a 2.97 ERA would've netted him a 3-5 year worth $70M - $120M deal. It was a tough call for him to avoid the surgery. 

[fan_since79]

Mods, please change thread title to "Richards sent to witness protection program".

Edited April 23, 2017 by fan_since79

[Blarg]

Garret Richards is dead to me. 

[Jay]

I guess "fingers crossed" doesn't work?
 

[Taylor]

16 hours ago, Angelsjunky said:

I could see Richards coming back in a couple years and becoming an elite closer for the A's, and then some east coast team. Might be a better fit for his style of throwing all out. That way he can do it for 10-15 pitches every three nights, vs. 100 pitches every five.

Fixed.

[arch stanton]

7 hours ago, jchalos89 said:

When G-Rich went down with injury covering the 1st base against Red Sox in Boston, I was in Boston for college and attended that game, wished him to come back stronger.

I didn't know that was literally the last time I'd see him pitching healthy. Since then, he's getting all sorts of problems everywhere on his body and never stays active on roster for more than weeks

I guess you missed the entire 2015 season when he made 32 starts and pitched 207.1 innings

[Skankhunt42]

4 hours ago, Blarg said:

Garret Richards is dead to me. 

Well his arm is dead to him so there's that. 

[ten ocho recon scout]

Hate to say it, but saw this one coming a year ago. Wish he would have just gotten the surgery.

[arch stanton]

But he doesn't have elbow problems. How does TJS solve problems with biceps nerve irritation?