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Early John Lackey Rumors

John Lackey has put himself in a position to cash in this offseason. Lackey put together a strong regular season, posting a 3.83 ERA in 27 starts. Lackey was even stronger in the postseason, going 1-1 with a 2.29 ERA in 19.2 innings. 


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - John Lackey 11-8 27 27 1 1 0 0 176.1 177 84 75 17 47 139 3.83 1.27

As much as the Angels want to retain Lackey, they might not be able to. They have to decide on the fates of Vladimir Guerrero and Bobby Abreu, both of whom want to return to the Angels. Third baseman Chone Figgins will probably get a look, but he is expected to walk either way. 

On the open market, there will definitely be a lot of interest in Lackey. The Boston Globe suggests the Mets and Rangers as logical landing spots, but keep an eye on the Dodgers and, yes, the Astros.

Lackey, a Texas native, would fit perfectly for the Astros. Their current ace, Roy Oswalt, is calling for some help in the rotation and Lackey could be that guy.

While they need to fix their bullpen, and find a replacement at shortstop, landing an All-Star ace like Lackey would certainly raise the morale in Houston, as well as give their new manager a chance to make things happen.  

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Rangers have no money. The mets are a mess and need big bats to please John. I wouldn’t be surprised if he signed with the Dodgers or Phillies.

34 open the door...

by SenorChuckles on Oct 26, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions  

phillies?

we cant afford him

An inconsistent coach is far worse than an inconsistent quarterback.(Route 36)

by jack is better than asante on Oct 27, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

They cant?

That would be a sick rotation come next postseason Lee/Lackey/Hamels.

They want power. We want respect...

by SenorChuckles on Oct 28, 2009 3:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

i was thinking the dodgers

When I was writing this piece I thought the Dodgers made a lot of sense. Colletti is definitely on a tight leash when it comes to free agent contracts, but that doesn’t mean he can’t make a move. With Schmidt, Pierre, and Jones contracts in the past, there simply may be more oversight or discussion on a certain player before making an aggressive offer.

by Eli Greenspan on Oct 26, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Why wouldn't the Angels be able to keep Lackey??

I see him as the top priority, with Abreu, Vlad, and Figgy (and maybe Oliver) lower down the list.

I don’t see them running with Weaver, Kazmir, Santana, and Saunders, especially given the instability in that rotation over the past couple of years. No one thinks Escobar is seriously returning, and Palmer and O’Sullivan are not long term solutions (even for the #5 slot). Lackey is the ace, the only one with postseason success. I think they are bringing him back if at all possible (and Moreno has money to throw around, just not uselessly).

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by matthiasstephan on Oct 26, 2009 4:59 PM EDT reply actions  

lackey

I want him to stay an Angel-but if they dont sign him then he should absolutely go to the Dodgers!-put the DH in the NL!!!

by spc7@verizon.net on Nov 3, 2009 10:50 AM EST reply actions  

Lackey to stay an Angel and the Dodgers go after Halliday!

by spc7@verizon.net on Nov 3, 2009 10:51 AM EST reply actions  

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