It remains unclear where free agent Kyle Lohse is going to
end up this offseason, but sources tell Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports that the
right-hander “is almost certain to sign with a team soon.”
Rosenthal offers this news, but doesn’t include information
on Lohse’s potential contract or where he might sign. He’s been tied to
multiple teams this offseason, including the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres and Baltimore Orioles, and it’s no clearer now then it was at the start
of the winter where he’ll ultimately land.
None of the teams connected to Lohse appear to be seriously
interested in the veteran. All have expressed concerns over his asking price and/or
the required draft pick compensation he carries with him. Others just flat out
don’t have a need, or at least not enough of a need to shell out the money
Lohse is seeking.
Lohse seemingly did everything that was required of him last
season as he prepared for free agency. He started 33 games and accumulated more
than 200 innings pitched. Over the 211 frames he logged, the right-hander
maintained an ERA of 2.86 with a 3.76 strikeout-to-walk ratio. All this did was
garner him NL Cy Young Award consideration.
Still, it appears that his asking price, the draft pick
compensation or most likely some combination of the two has caused him to
remain on the open market. It’s unclear where he’ll land, but apparently Lohse
will sign soon. Your guess is as good as mine.
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