tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post4221142189589961116..comments2024-03-28T17:00:25.774-04:00Comments on The Greedy Pinstripes: The Patrick Corbin “Nugget” You May Have MissedDaniel Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-57976387835246961492018-01-04T13:46:24.807-05:002018-01-04T13:46:24.807-05:00In my defense, before I get accused of drinking sh...In my defense, before I get accused of drinking shoe polish or being a Nancy, I did say that I was fine with going with what we currently have. It just seems as though that Brian Cashman is not, hence why I think this deal could still be in play. I wasn't exactly advocating for it. Daniel Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-60062543468652608132018-01-04T10:17:03.421-05:002018-01-04T10:17:03.421-05:00The problem is Corbin would knock Montgomery out o...The problem is Corbin would knock Montgomery out of the rotation, and Corbin is no better than Monty. It would be a sideways deal. And if you add in the prospect loss and extra cost of Corbin over Monty, then the deal makes less than zero sense.Bryan Van Dusenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868262676393608086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-87254858421457339162018-01-04T10:01:32.115-05:002018-01-04T10:01:32.115-05:00While I generally agree with you, I just don't...While I generally agree with you, I just don't feel that Patrick Corbin is an upgrade over the current starting rotation. I would only be in favor of acquiring him if the D-Backs were willing to take Jacoby Ellsbury and lots and lots of cash. Otherwise, I'd rather have a starting pitcher that would truly improve the rotation.Scott Fiedlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05598662581036778337noreply@blogger.com