43.05 Zeitler Homecoming

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43.05 Zeitler Homecoming

Post by shoeless.db » Sun Jun 07, 2020 9:23 pm

"I don't give a rat's ass that he's injured, damn it. Just send his agent the offer."

Aside from the big trade with Montreal a couple weeks back, the offseason was a quiet one for the Mad Popes. The only signing of any consequence to this point was a flier on a possible 5th starter option in Shotaro Kawamura. But, with little money to spend, Shoeless looked for bargains, stumbling upon one in one-time California Crusader, Knut Zeitler.

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"Javier, no other organization is even returning his agent's phone calls," Shoeless said to his Assistant GM, Javier Valentin. "We're looking to lose both Gracia and Morales after this season, right? And, wouldn't it be nice to jump-start on options for 2044 with a low-ball contract with a proven mid-rotation lefty starter."

Even when Shoeless said the words out loud, he knew it was still a huge gamble. Zeitler had suffered his second torn UCL while pitching for Twin Cities in September. Recovery from such an injury was difficult, so it was anyone's guess what kind of pitcher he'd be when he returned. But, the thought of having Zeitler pitching again at South Pacific Field would certainly rile up the fan base. He was a fan favorite before being sent away in a giant player swap with Nashville in 2037, which included a young outfield prospect named, David Simpson.

"Just let me know when you hear anything."

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January 20, 2043 (AP) -- Sacramento Mad Popes signed free agent SP Knud Zeitler to a 4-year contract worth a total of $17,200,000. Details of the deal are: $3.2m in year one; $4m in year two, followed by a player opt-out; then $5m team option years in years three and four.
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Re: 43.05 Zeitler Homecoming

Post by 7teen » Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:54 pm

About as much a gamble as an IFA pick!

Nice addition if it works out.
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Re: 43.05 Zeitler Homecoming

Post by indiansfan » Tue Jun 09, 2020 11:56 am

I tried to get him, great low risk deal.
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Re: 43.05 Zeitler Homecoming

Post by niles08 » Tue Jun 09, 2020 12:10 pm

Yea I had an offer in for him as well. Nice job on the contract as well to give you very little risk.
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