Diamondbacks to decline Brandon Webb's option

by Eli Greenspan on Sep 15, 2009 9:52 AM EDT Comment 2 comments

Bob Nightengale of USA Today that the Diamondbacks do not plan on picking up Brandon Webb's 8.5 million dollar club option. This would suggest that the Diamondbacks are having financial woes because an 8.5 million for a former Cy Young winner seems pretty inexpensive.

Webb made only one start this season, a year after going 22-7 with a 3.30 ERA in 34 starts. Webb had five straight 200+ inning seasons, which could've led to his shoulder injury this season.

Nevertheless, Webb is a top notch pitcher who should be ready to go in 2010. His rehab is going well, and he is only 30 years old. He still has several good years ahead of him. To decline the option and take a chance against rival clubs seems like a dangerous plan that could very easily fail at the hands of a high market team willing to offer more than one year deal.

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If they cant sign him

Big Deal?

Shoulder problems are way too risky for a financially strapped team to take on. More often than not guys whith shoulder issues never come back full strenght.

I dont think he wil ever again see the performances he had in past years. If a rival signs him and he performs great thats ok too. At the very worse AZ is $9mm richer.

by backtocali on Sep 15, 2009 10:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow that sucks.

If they had the money they would have 1-2 punch in Haren/Webb. If the D-Backs had the offense they had in 07 they would be in the Wild Card chase. Man, Webb would be a good pickup for any team.

They want power, We want respect...

by SenorChuckles on Sep 16, 2009 3:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs