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Astros sign Chad Qualls

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by tellitlikeitis, Dec 7, 2013.

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  1. cardpire

    cardpire Member

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    Yes, need to focus on signing players coming off of awful years. Herpity derpderp.
     
    #41 cardpire, Dec 8, 2013
  2. kaleidosky

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    LOL, funny that stuck in your head. just give me until the first time he enters a game...it's sure to return
     
    #42 kaleidosky, Dec 8, 2013
  3. kaleidosky

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    he's also been a very good reliever for the majority of his career
     
    #43 kaleidosky, Dec 8, 2013
  4. mick fry

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    I hear Nolans been working on his choke holds.
     
    #44 mick fry, Dec 8, 2013
  5. kaleidosky

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    i bet if Nolan had a sub 3 ERA last year, you wouldn't think it was a big deal if they signed him
     
    #45 kaleidosky, Dec 8, 2013
  6. juicystream

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    Very good is an exaggeration.

    He's been good in the past, but also:

    2010: 7.32 ERA
    2011: 5.05 ERA away from PETCO
    2012: 5.20 ERA
     
    #46 juicystream, Dec 9, 2013
  7. juicystream

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    Usually it is a bad idea to pay based on career performances in their 30s. Qualls isn't a big deal, so I'm not sweating the contract. I am concerned that this isn't really solidifying our bullpen.
     
    #47 juicystream, Dec 9, 2013
  8. kaleidosky

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    hadn't realized the away from PETCO stat, since his 2011 overall was 3.51

    It's a little unfair though--his K/BB rate was much higher at home, which really shouldn't be the case. BAbip was much lower at home--maybe there's some adjustment there, but it shouldn't be a 20% difference.

    I'd venture to say his 2011 season was solid. 2010 and 2012 he had issues. And 2004-2009 + 2013 he was very good. On a short term deal, I'll take those odds
     
    #48 kaleidosky, Dec 9, 2013
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    Which is why he only got 6 million
     
    #49 The Beard, Dec 9, 2013
  10. juicystream

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    That, and relief pitchers don't make a ton, unless they close.
     
    #50 juicystream, Dec 9, 2013
  11. Bear_Bryant

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    Also, wasn't he coming off surgery the year before?
     
    #51 Bear_Bryant, Dec 9, 2013
  12. juicystream

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    Not that I know of.

    Peter Moylan, who we signed to a minor league deal is. Personally, I hope Moylan makes it.

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    #52 juicystream, Dec 9, 2013
  13. Roc Paint

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    Good grab for the money, I've always liked Qualls.
     
    #53 Roc Paint, Dec 10, 2013
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