Bleacher Bums Forum

I would move both Hendricks and Contreras for whatever we can get for them.

Theo was looking to move Hendricks during (and right after) the WS season. There was concern that his 88 mph fastball was down in the 85-86 range and was getting knocked around. If Hendricks loses anything off his fastball he is about done.

There have been a couple handfuls of pitchers who have worked effectively in the MLB over the last 15 years while throwing in the upper 80s. I can’t think of one that threw in the mid 80s (or lower). Knuckleball pitchers don’t count (unless Hendricks has one in his bag of tricks).

I love Willson but there is a shelf life on all players, especially catchers. We can collect some assets for him now. We won’t have that luxury when we run him out there over the next few non competitive seasons and with a big contract.

We aren’t competing for a few years so no point to spend on aging players. Might as well collect assets.

Guessing we will keep Hendricks through his current contract and Contreras will be traded at the deadline next year.