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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla
Anyone recall why we didn't move to resign Holland and Madson when we had the opportunities?
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They tried with Holland before the 16 season; he didn't want to sign a deal that would have paid him to rehab. He bet on himself, and it has paid off.
Before this season, he was topping out at 88-89 in his January showcase. In hindsight, we all wish they had taken the chance, but at the time, it would have been a major risk (and he was demanding a guarantee he would close).
They talked to Madson but felt better moving forward with Soria for similar money. Again, hindsight.
Perhaps the most frustrating thing about Soria is that his peripherals are still pretty good in high leverage situations.
He has limited opponents to a .339 OPS in tie games, with a 4.25:1 K:BB. That's cyborg-level.
That number jumps to .599 in late and close games, but that's still very good.
He hasn't stranded RISP consistently. His peripheral stats all suggest he should. Not much hard contact given up - only four extra base hits.
The overall standard numbers also don't add up to a guy who has blown 7 saves (even if only five are 'clean inning' blown saves.
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