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00:00We know he has tremendous ability. We know he got through his first full season as a starting pitcher with 140 innings and the strikeouts above 200.
00:10We know all of this. We also know he's probably going to make only a small amount of money here, $4 million.
00:20Maxed out at about $15 million over two years if you acquire him before he becomes a free agent in 2027.
00:29What is there not to like and why wouldn't you want a number one or two pitcher in your rotation?
00:37What question marks would you have about Garrett Crochet right now?
00:41I'm with you, Bruce, but I guess longevity, right?
00:45I mean, he has been injured and you do worry about the fact that, as you say, it's great that he came back and was able to get through the whole season.
00:55But I would just wonder if you feel confident that you're going to get the best of him for multiple years.
01:02That's all. And I think it's fair with every pitcher, frankly.
01:06Let's let's take a look at the Cubs' latest acquisition, Mike.
01:10Yes, let's take a look at Matthew Boyd.
01:13OK, came on, came back from Tommy John surgery in 23, pitched a limited amount of innings.
01:1930 in the regular season, was dominant in the postseason over two starts.
01:24His last one, he threw five innings and struck out 10.
01:28You know, a guy that's been around a little bit.
01:31But, you know, again, the injury situation, the Cubs were willing to give two full years of contract to him off of what they saw at the end of last year.
01:44So with that in mind, how much ifier would Crochet be than a Boyd if they were going out and having to give up this time?
01:54A different type of a different type of money that invested in players rather than than cash itself.
02:02So you're going to give up three of your top players in your minor league system for Crochet.
02:09If you're the Cubs, are you willing to give up Shaw?
02:12Are you are you willing to give up Casey?
02:14Are you willing to give up Triantos?
02:17White's actually going to want three really good young players.