Trevor's Market Value

by Wonko on Nov 17, 2008 2:08 PM PST

I just noticed that a free agent relief pitcher who had a better 2008 season than Trevor Hoffman signed yesterday. He had a 3.33 ERA and pitched 78.3 IP compared to Trevor's 45.3 IP with a 3.77 ERA. For those that are into that sort of thing, that's a value of 8.2 runs over replacement for Trevor and 13.8 for the other guy. The other guy also pitched in hitter's parks the last two seasons (Coors Field and Great American Ballpark) and still managed to accumulate more value than Trevor.

He signed yesterday with the Giants for $4 million per year. His name is Jeremy Affeldt and he doesn't accumulate saves like Trevor, but he does seem to pitch better.

I am of the opinion that Trevor deserves (based on recent performance) to get paid like Jeremy Affeldt. But, of course, I don't really see the need to give away extra $$$ for people who can accumulate save totals by keeping a team from scoring 3 times in the ninth inning.

So if I ever say that the Padres offered Trevor a fair contract. This is what I mean.

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I'm sorry.

Did I miss the article where Trevor and/or his agents specifically say they were unhappy with the amount of money Trevor was offered? If I did, I apologize. Can someone please post that?

Hell's Bells will ring no more in Petco Park.

by Drama on Nov 17, 2008 2:19 PM PST reply actions

Absence of evidence

Is NOT evidence of absence.

Ron Rivera. Change we can believe in. YES WE CAN!

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Nov 17, 2008 2:21 PM PST up reply actions

To be fair Drama

I don’t think that was the point Wonko was making in this post.

Although it’s difficult to tell sometimes. Even his well-reasoned comments just feel so condescending.

by Phantom on Nov 17, 2008 2:48 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs

LOL

by Winfield's Ghost on Nov 17, 2008 3:04 PM PST up reply actions

I have no idea what you are talking about

"Whoa... You can't say stuff like that!"
"I get it Chief. I'll play ball. You just gotta blow the whistle and call the fouls. Alright?"

by Wonko on Nov 17, 2008 4:01 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

To be clear

I’m not talking a shot at Trevor or what he or his agent think he’s worth. Even my ego doesn’t think that he would pay attention to my posts on a blog. It’s more of a statement to anyone that have deemed the offer too low, that he deserved more, or whatever.

"Whoa... You can't say stuff like that!"
"I get it Chief. I'll play ball. You just gotta blow the whistle and call the fouls. Alright?"

by Wonko on Nov 17, 2008 4:04 PM PST up reply actions