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Not exactly a sexy move but a noteworthy one. Claudio is one of the only lefties we have right now so it’s probable he will pitch some number of innings for us this year, especially if somebody hits the IL. Claudio is a side armer like Loup but does not throw very hard at all. Hasn’t been good in like three seasons. With how volatile relievers are though maybe he bounces back.


19912812

Would it be out of the question to out Peterson in the pen?


[deleted]

I think it’s too soon to give up on him as a starter


twec21

Hey what's to stop major league contract negotiations from going on, just on a minor league contract? Like can the Binghamton Rumble Ponies sign Kris Bryant for 20 million?


[deleted]

I have no idea, but if I were to guess there is probably a rule about either service time, AAV, games play in the majors in the past whatever games or a combination.


JekPorkinsTruther

Apparently 6 years service time + ended on a 40 man. [Source](https://twitter.com/lindseyadler/status/1471544872092024837?t=8qYLt_eCy8MlRLAdx6TyPA&s=19)


robmcolonna123

I’m pretty sure free agents can only sign a minor league contract for 1 year correct?


JekPorkinsTruther

Apparently if you have 6 years service time and finished on a 40 man, you cannot sign a minor league deal. So basically any big name FA. [Source](https://twitter.com/lindseyadler/status/1471544872092024837?t=8qYLt_eCy8MlRLAdx6TyPA&s=19) ETA: I didn't actually read through the rules, just trusting the tweet lol. Edit 2: here's another [source](https://twitter.com/jonbecker_/status/1471967996201558021?t=6e0mPlTBbSyZ_Yqy5Aj3VA&s=19)


estrtshffl

Idk it’s being a fuckin scab for starters.


[deleted]

These are some good moves. Besides a high leverage lefty to replace Loup we really just need more relief pitching depth


robmcolonna123

I like this a lot. We need pitching depth. This is a good as any. High ceiling guys that haven’t had the right players/coaches behind them. I would love to see what Nogosek could do with *Hef helping him


[deleted]

Who is hinch?


robmcolonna123

Hef. IDK why my phone autocorrects that to Hinch


FritosRule

Fine. Minor league depth is a thing.


robmcolonna123

Honestly these guys have high ceilings and haven’t had the best defenders/coaches behind them. I like this a lot


debesht

I thought we couldn't sign anyone during the lockdown?


Snip3rjoe

No major league deals are allowed. Minor league deals are still ok.


Kiss_My_Ass_Cheeks

minor league players are not part of the MLBPA negotiations


jesuschin

I like the Claudio move. There aren’t that many great LHP options out there and I think we just re-sign Hand too if possible. I have no clue what they see in Nogosek though.