The former Baltimore Orioles Ace had his 2011 option turned down by the Mariners but he was resigned to a 1 year $1 million deal after making only three appearances in the minors in 2010. This year Bedard has posted a 3.00 ERA in 15 starts and a 1.82 ERA in the 10 starts after April, unfortunately he has been on the DL with a sprained left knee since the end of June and his start against the Red Sox will likely be pushed back, which means he will likely only get one start before the trade deadline. He may however be the Yankees best option in acquiring a starting pitcher.
Despite his injury risk Bedard might be the most affordable potential front line starter because Ubaldo would be extremely expensive and apparently the Rockies are not serious about moving him. Also Kuroda does not want to move to the east coast and Wandy has been bad against the AL and would not likely be anything but a back of the rotation starter in the AL East. While Bedard's stuff may not be as good in the less pitcher friendly Yankee stadium but he pitched 658 innings with the Orioles and his strikeout numbers have always been high. Bedard isn't an ace but he could fit the Yankees as a number three in the rotation as he could easily take either Freddy Garcia's spot in the rotation and due to only making one start before the trade he could be had for cheap from the Mariners. Bedard could also be resigned after this season since he is only 32, left handed and is not a back of the rotation starter. The Yankees may pass on Bedard but he may be their best option in this pitching thin market and they will not want him to be grabbed by the Red Sox who also need a starter.
Despite his injury risk Bedard might be the most affordable potential front line starter because Ubaldo would be extremely expensive and apparently the Rockies are not serious about moving him. Also Kuroda does not want to move to the east coast and Wandy has been bad against the AL and would not likely be anything but a back of the rotation starter in the AL East. While Bedard's stuff may not be as good in the less pitcher friendly Yankee stadium but he pitched 658 innings with the Orioles and his strikeout numbers have always been high. Bedard isn't an ace but he could fit the Yankees as a number three in the rotation as he could easily take either Freddy Garcia's spot in the rotation and due to only making one start before the trade he could be had for cheap from the Mariners. Bedard could also be resigned after this season since he is only 32, left handed and is not a back of the rotation starter. The Yankees may pass on Bedard but he may be their best option in this pitching thin market and they will not want him to be grabbed by the Red Sox who also need a starter.
Coming from an M's fan, give up Jesus Montero and we will start the talks. Bedard is a GREAT pitcher but everyone in MLB knows that we need some offensive hope and a catcher. The Yankees obviously need some pitching help. If you conisider Jesus Montero as a "could be had for cheap from the Mariners" type of player than I would be up for it. If not, it's not worth the trade and start talking about the other overhyped pitchers from around the league.
ReplyDeleteJ. Jamison- I'm sorry, you are absolutely off your rocker if you think you're getting Jesus Montero for Erik Bedard. Analysts predict it would take no more than Brandon Laird + Hector Noesi at most to get it done. Montero is having a weak 2011, but hr's still a top 20 prospect in baseball. For a 32 year old guy with half a season left on his contract and a history of injury, there's no chance the Mariners get Montero. Remember we almost gave you Montero and some filler guys for Cliff Lee last year, Bedard is no Cliff Lee.
ReplyDeleteI think Bedard's a great option. He's cheap, lefty, effective when healthy, and has a history of success in the AL East with the Orioles.
Yeah the Mariners would be insane to ask for Montero for Bedard
ReplyDeleteso bedard was picked up by the sox. i hope he's mediocre
ReplyDeleteYankees pick him up at the end of this season. he's a great #4 guy, CC, Hamels,Nova,Bedard, and pineda is beast!!!!!!
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