John Grabow
Contract: Signed through 2008
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 210 lbs
- Born: Nov 4, 1978
- Debut: September 14, 2003
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72.1 | 3 | 0 | 57 | 3.36 |
Newsbreakers
November 19, 2009
Left-handed relief specialist John Grabow has signed a two-year contract extension with the Chicago Cubs, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Our View:
After being all but gifted to the Cubs by the Pirates last season, Grabow posted a 3.24 ERA in 25 innings on the North Side.
November 16, 2009
John Grabow has filed for free agency Monday, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
The Cubs have talked to his agent about bringing him back with a two-year deal though. He turned 31 earlier this month, and made a career-high 75 relief appearances in 2009.
November 2, 2009
ESPN Chicago is reporting that the Cubs are discussing a two-year deal with relief pitcher John Grabow. The deal is reportedly worth between $6.5 million and $7.5 million.
Our View:
Grabow and his people would like the team to include a third-year vesting option, but no word yet on where the Cubs stand with that provision. It sounds like something will get done between the two sides soon, so expect Grabow to stay a Cub.
July 30, 2009
As expected, John Grabow has been dealt from the Pirates to the Cubs, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Tom Gorzelanny was also shipped to Chicago in the deal, and Pittsburgh gets pitchers Kevin Hart and Jose Ascanio.
Our View:
Grabow has a 3.42 ERA over 47.1 innings of relief, and will provide good depth for the Cubs' bullpen.
July 30, 2009
A deal to send left-handed reliever John Grabow to the Cubs is "just about done," according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Tom Gorzelanny might also be involved in the trade. No word on who the Cubs are sending in return.
Our View:
We are witnessing one of the most comprehensive fire-sales of the decade this week in Pittsburgh. This move would leave the Pirates "all but depleted of left-handed relievers at the top three levels of the organization." Yikes. Rumor has it they are trading all of PNC Park's toilets and seats to the White Sox for cash considerations, as well. Will the last one to leave Pittsburgh turn the lights off?
July 27, 2009
John Grabow is still drawing strong interest on the trading market, particularly from the Chicago Cubs, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Our View:
Grabow will be a free agent at season's end, but with the pitching market relatively thin this season, and the left-handed relief market always thin, Grabow could probably bring back a decent haul for the eternally rebuilding Pirates. He is 3-0 with a 3.65 ERA in 44.1 innings this season.
July 10, 2009
The Twins have expressed interest in John Grabow, according the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
Our View:
Grabow isn't pitching quite as well as he did in 2008, but has a respectable 3.49 ERA in 38.2 innings this season, and could benefit from pitching in a league that he has never played in before. With 15 holds this year, he is a solid option in leagues that use middle relievers.
June 15, 2009
John Grabow is rumored to be on the Angels' radar, according to the PiratesReport.com.
Our View:
The Angels are supposedly interested in Grabow as they cannot rely on Scot Shields and Jose Arredondo in their bullpen. Grabow is a decent reliever, but his fantasy stock would not improve much with a move to the Angels.
May 27, 2009
Manager John Russell indicated that John Grabow could handle the closer's role while Matt Capps nurses his deeply bruised right elbow, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Our View:
Capps could land on the DL, and Grabow is worth targeting in NL-only leagues if you need help in the saves department. Grabow has proven to be a decent reliever over his career with Pittsburgh.
March 2, 2009
Lefthander John Grabow will pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Grabow threw 76 innings over 74 appearances last season and walked away with a 2.84 ERA. The 30-year-old is among the steadiest players in the organization, but holds little fantasy value.
February 13, 2009
The Pirates have been discussing possible trades involving John Grabow, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Our View:
Grabow is among the leaders of the Pirates' pen, and the club would be losing a lefty if dealt. This could explain why Will Ohman was on their radar.
February 2, 2009
John Grabow, who has dealt with elbow chips over his career, is focusing on a new program that strengthens the shoulder, elbow and all nearby muscles to fortify the arm, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He stated, "I feel great."
Our View:
Grabow held a 1.28 WHIP over 76 innings in 2008 with 62 strikeouts, and is worth consideration for deeper fantasy leagues that feature middle relievers.
January 20, 2009
John Grabow has inked a one-year deal worth $2.3 million to avoid salary arbitration with the Pirates, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He can earn an additional $75,000 in performance bonuses.
Our View:
Grabow held a favorable 1.28 WHIP over 76 innings in 2008 with 62 strikeouts, and is worth consideration in deeper fantasy leagues that feature middle relievers.
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