Bumgarner...potential trades

[WTFaRtie]

So I was reading an article about Madison Bumgarner potentially being on the trade block. Obviously one of our biggest (if not THE biggest) deficiencies is our lack of quality starting pitching. I know Bumgarner has had health issues in recent years but this guy, in my mind, can carry a staff on his back at times when he’s on his game. What would it take to get him? Thoughts?  

[mmc]

Nah, we aren't competing this season.  Rather make a run at him in UFA.  

[Docwaukee]

5 minutes ago, WTFaRtie said:

So I was reading an article about Madison Bumgarner potentially being on the trade block. Obviously one of our biggest (if not THE biggest) deficiencies is our lack of quality starting pitching. I know Bumgarner has had health issues in recent years but this guy, in my mind, can carry a staff on his back at times when he’s on his game. What would it take to get him? Thoughts?  

he's in a contract year.  no need to trade major league assets unless we suddenly become a contender.  Wait till he's a free agent and put him in the mix of guys to consider for next year's rotation.  

[UndertheHalo]

Aren’t all of his peripheral numbers down ? Seems like a guy to avoid.  

[Docwaukee]

24 minutes ago, UndertheHalo said:

Aren’t all of his peripheral numbers down ? Seems like a guy to avoid.  

peripherals are actually pretty good.  velo is at 2016 levels.  He's a guy I would take a chance on in free agency for 4 years, but he'll get 5 from someone because of who he is.  

[Lou]

Wait until he's a free agent always seems to work out well for us. 

[Docwaukee]

13 minutes ago, Lou said:

Wait until he's a free agent always seems to work out well for us. 

said the phillies.  

[T.G.]

4 hours ago, RBM said:

he's only making $1 M more than Harvey this year.

My day has been ruined.

[Fish Oil]

1 hour ago, True Grich said:

My day has been ruined.

His salary may be low, but he would have taken a pocketful of assets to obtain.

 

[T.G.]

6 minutes ago, Fish Oil said:

His salary may be low, but he would have taken a pocketful of assets to obtain.

 

Oh I know... but it's still depressing.

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

Bumgarner has been an absolute beast at times and carried the Giants during their last WS run.  That said he's got quite a few innings on his arm and whoever gives him his next contract may regret the last 2-3 years.  Gerrit Cole is 1 year younger but he's pitched 650 less innings in the majors.  Wait for FA and make a run at Cole if they're going after a pitcher.  If the price is right on Bumgarner via trade kick the tires but I imagine some of the teams who consider themselves contenders are willing to pay more to make the WS push this year.  

[Fish Oil]

2 minutes ago, True Grich said:

Oh I know... but it's still depressing.

I'm not disagreeing. dude would look great in an Angels uni.

[T.G.]

I don't want the Angels to sign him or acquire him... I think his best days are behind him.  That being said - he's probably still much better than either Cahill or Harvey and that's depressing.