`I won't rule out lawsuits worth $1 billion.' Desperate Bauer, Desperate Starter Plenty of Clubs'FA''''Affection'
Jul 04, 2024
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Again this summer, the most sought-after position is the starting pitcher. More and more clubs are looking for starting pitchers in preparation for the remaining second half of the race and postseason. In particular, many ace pitchers are groaning about injuries this season, so there are more than one top-ranked teams with unstable rotation.
In this regard, MLB.com highlighted pitchers who could be put up for sale in an article titled `Checking the starting pitcher trade market for this season' on the 4th (Korea time).
Garrett Crochet and Eric Peddy, the Chicago White Sox duo whose names have been frequently mentioned, are ranked first and second.
MLB.com said of Crochet that `the most attractive sale in the trade market because this year's salary is only $800,000 and it can be held until 2026`The White Sox seem to want to keep him, otherwise they will have to sell for a number of prospects.'
As for Pedi, he wrote, "'As the Chicago club is moving toward rebuilding, Pedi is attracting attention as a candidate for the best trade this summer.'" He wrote, "'It is worth pursuing the recruitment of clubs who want to strengthen the middle of the rotation with an annual salary of $7.5 million this year and next year.'
Amid recent reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers have expressed interest in the two players, the San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, Baltimore Orioles, and Cleveland Indians are also considered covetable clubs.
Following the two players, MLB.com listed Toronto Blue Jays Chris Bashit and Yusei Kikuchi, Tampa Bay Rays Jack Epplin, Texas Rangers Nathan Ivaldi, Los Angeles Angels Tyler Anderson, Cincinnati Reds Frankie Montas, Colorado Rockies Cal Quantrill, Miami Marlins Jesús Luzardo and Texas Max Scherzer as potential starters for trade.
However, the last pitcher added after Scherzer stands out. serve Trevor right away. He is not a major leaguer now. There is only news that he plays in the Mexican League, but he is far from American baseball. Strictly speaking, it also means that it is still a Major League FA qualification.
MLB.com wrote 'The market did not open for Bauer during the last offseason. The last time he threw was in 2021, he was 8-5 with a 2.59 ERA for the Dodgers. In July of that year, he was ordered to take an administrative leave from MLB, and since then, he has been banned from playing 194 games, eventually being kicked out of the Major League in early 2023.
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And in an interview with FOX News earlier this year, I agree that I did what I shouldn't have done. It was reckless. I hurt a lot of people during my life. Major League Baseball, Dodgers, teammates, friends, family, and people close to me were very embarrassed. I am deeply reflecting on this and trying to change a lot in my life in light of it," he said, expressing his remorse.
However, when no club showed interest, he turned to the Mexican League and threw it at Diablos Rojos.
Bill James, a master of baseball statistics, claimed on his social media on the 22nd of last month that `If Major League Baseball does not actively encourage teams to sign Trevor Bauer, they are likely to lose a billion-dollar lawsuit.'
In response, Bauer said "We cannot completely rule out the possibility." He said "I don't want to deal with things that way, but I still have no choice because I'm being shunned by Major League Baseball to this day"I hope that doesn't happen, and I hope that I can return to the position that was taken away by a clear false claim that was of no value in the first place."
It means that he is still in a position to be unfair and desperately wants to return to the big league.
A Major League Baseball official told MLB.com `Trevor Bauer has done all his training, and now he is an unrestricted FA who can sign with any club.'
jhno@sportschosun.com
