The Lost Fifth Starter

[G-Fafif]

Remember Paul Blackburn? I doubt I did more than fleetingly during the postseason.

[MFS62]

Cerebrospinal fluid?
That sounds like what they used to call water on the brain.

Later

[Marshmallowmilkshake]

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is an ultrafiltrate of plasma contained within the ventricles of the brain and the subarachnoid spaces of the cranium and spine.[1] It performs vital functions, including providing nourishment, waste removal, and protection to the brain.

That sounds rough. Hoping for a full recovery. Maybe we see him in May or so.

[Centerfield]

He's arbitration eligible. Spotrac estimates him at $6MM next year. I wonder if this makes him a non-tender candidate.

I was unimpressed by Blackburn. Not even sure he's a fifth starter. 5.18 ERA as a Met. 1.562 WHIP. None of his stuff seemed impressive at all.

I'd be fine to let him walk and find a reclamation project with more upside.

[MFS62]

If they non-tender him, does he lose his medical benefits?
If so, I would hope he can pick up identical coverage under ERISA.

Later

[Fman99]

I'm fine with him as the fifth starter, you know, here in Syracuse. Come on by the Fman house, I'll grill you a hot dog

[Cowtipper]

I hope he stays lost.