Nats, Yankees Interested in Silva

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Originally Posted by mred

There's no question he's grossly overpaid, but I think you're overstating things. In the six seasons he's started at least 20 games, he's had an ERA of 4.22 or lower in four of them. Three of those four were in the AL (with the Twins).

He's no ace and not worth anywhere near $12 million, but any team looking for a veteran back of the rotation guy might take a look at him. The obvious question is how much of that salary are the Cubs willing to eat in a trade (or what kind of bad salary are they willing to take in exchange).

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Keep in mind that the Cubs are only on the hook for $6mil of his salary this year. The Mariners are still picking up the rest. Realistically, they won't get anything in return via trade, but opening up a roster/rotation spot to get Cashner more experience could be invaluable in the long run.

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Originally Posted by CYdTracked

Apparently you didn't pay attention to what he did post All-Star. His health issues finally caught up to him and he made just 4 starts going 1-3 with a 11.12 ERA. He's been hit hard all spring so far and already been involved in a dugout incident with Ramirez. I think he's back to being the crappy pitcher he was prior to the Cubs getting him.

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You didn't see what I said. There is no need for ill will towards Silva. We got a serviceable year out of him and got rid of Bradley. I agree that I would rather have the young guys in the rotation, but I would rather have Silva on this team instead of milton.

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Originally Posted by awasux

Keep in mind that the Cubs are only on the hook for $6mil of his salary this year. The Mariners are still picking up the rest. Realistically, they won't get anything in return via trade, but opening up a roster/rotation spot to get Cashner more experience could be invaluable in the long run.

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I had forgotten that the Mariners were paying that. Contract details are here: Cot's Baseball Contracts: Chicago Cubs

He does have a $2M 2012 buyout that the Cubs will have to pay as well.

That makes it easier for the Cubs to move him, although the Cubs would still have to eat some of that or take on a bad contract if they did. I can't see a team paying more than 2-3 million of his salary. The Cubs have enough young options for the 5th spot in the rotation that I'd like to see him moved as well. I agree that Cashner would be the best option for that 5th spot right now. The Cubs might contend for a playoff spot, but this isn't a team that's expected to make the playoffs so they can make moves with an eye to the future. Move Silva, get a low-level prospect or two in return, eat 5-6 mil in salary+buyout or take over a similar amount in another team's bad contract, and get some younger guys rotation experience.

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Originally Posted by Brentwood

You didn't see what I said. There is no need for ill will towards Silva. We got a serviceable year out of him and got rid of Bradley.

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And saved money as well. Prior to the deal the Cubs were on the hook for $9M in 2010 and $12M in 2011 for Bradley. After the deal, the Cubs are now on the hook for $8M in 2010, $6M in 2011, and a $2M 2012 buyout for Silva. That's a $5M savings.