Mariners about to sign John Thomson

Goose · 12-01-2006, 04:46 PM

Link

This has been buzzing around the blogosphere all morning. Looks to be a solid signing.

Chris · 12-01-2006, 04:49 PM

One year with a second year option. I wonder what the monetary figures look like.

The Iceman Cometh · 12-01-2006, 05:02 PM

Awesome. Cheap, short-term, space-filler.

Basically, we had to make a move just like this, so unless there's another 1-year deal for a back-end starter that you'd prefer, there's not much to complain about.

Lamda · 12-01-2006, 05:08 PM

well if it's for 1-3 mill then sure - why not. if its for a substantial amount - seems a huge risk for a guy that is way to injury prone. Ofcourse if you look back at his career you can see he's due for another injury free season so hopefully this one is it.

RotatorCuff · 12-01-2006, 05:29 PM

I like John Thompson. I saw him pitch at Safeco in an inter-league matchup and I liked what I saw. Of course it all comes down to his health.

I'd rather go this route than break the bank for Jason Schmidt.

Wiggen · 12-02-2006, 04:14 PM

I have no objection to this as long as everybody realizes this is a guy who spends more time on the disabled list than on the field.

edddgar · 12-02-2006, 05:43 PM

It could pay off if JT can play well late in the rotation, it better be a cheap deal though, he could be off the roster by the end of ST but he could just as easily be on the team throughout the season. Don't like the move it's too hard to predict what will happen with him.

Goose · 12-02-2006, 05:53 PM

I'm pretty sure thats the whole reason he's coming this cheap Wiggen.

Lenny · 12-02-2006, 06:48 PM

As a Braves fan I've seen him pitch many times, and I really like him as a starter. You are correct about his injury problems though. I think he could be a well above average starter if he could stay healthy.

The Iceman Cometh · 12-02-2006, 09:11 PM

He's just holding Feirabend's spot anyway... let's pray for a healthy first half.

Lamda · 12-03-2006, 04:53 AM

so what's the story with this one? Has it cooled or is a deal imminent? What seemed like a sure sign has gotten a bit quiet so just checking if someone knows if this is a for-sure deal or still up in the air?

Goose · 12-03-2006, 05:06 AM

I believe it's pending a physical.

12-01-2006, 04:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Goose Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aberdeen,Wa Posts: 1,190	Mariners about to sign John Thomson Link This has been buzzing around the blogosphere all morning. Looks to be a solid signing. __________________

12-01-2006, 05:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
RotatorCuff Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 257	I like John Thompson. I saw him pitch at Safeco in an inter-league matchup and I liked what I saw. Of course it all comes down to his health. I'd rather go this route than break the bank for Jason Schmidt. Last edited by RotatorCuff; 12-02-2006 at 02:59 PM.

12-02-2006, 05:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Goose Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aberdeen,Wa Posts: 1,190	I'm pretty sure thats the whole reason he's coming this cheap Wiggen. __________________

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Lamda Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Redmond Posts: 42	so what's the story with this one? Has it cooled or is a deal imminent? What seemed like a sure sign has gotten a bit quiet so just checking if someone knows if this is a for-sure deal or still up in the air? Last edited by Lamda; 12-03-2006 at 06:20 AM.

12-03-2006, 05:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
Goose Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aberdeen,Wa Posts: 1,190	I believe it's pending a physical. __________________

12-01-2006, 04:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chris Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CT Posts: 138	One year with a second year option. I wonder what the monetary figures look like.

12-01-2006, 05:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
The Iceman Cometh Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 176	Awesome. Cheap, short-term, space-filler. Basically, we had to make a move just like this, so unless there's another 1-year deal for a back-end starter that you'd prefer, there's not much to complain about.

12-01-2006, 05:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lamda Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Redmond Posts: 42	well if it's for 1-3 mill then sure - why not. if its for a substantial amount - seems a huge risk for a guy that is way to injury prone. Ofcourse if you look back at his career you can see he's due for another injury free season so hopefully this one is it.

12-02-2006, 04:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wiggen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,838	I have no objection to this as long as everybody realizes this is a guy who spends more time on the disabled list than on the field.

12-02-2006, 05:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
edddgar Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 51	It could pay off if JT can play well late in the rotation, it better be a cheap deal though, he could be off the roster by the end of ST but he could just as easily be on the team throughout the season. Don't like the move it's too hard to predict what will happen with him.

12-02-2006, 06:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lenny Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 240	As a Braves fan I've seen him pitch many times, and I really like him as a starter. You are correct about his injury problems though. I think he could be a well above average starter if he could stay healthy.

12-02-2006, 09:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
The Iceman Cometh Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 176	He's just holding Feirabend's spot anyway... let's pray for a healthy first half.