Would I be upset if we signed Ryu? No. The guy can pitch. And maybe Wes and Rocco can nurture him for 180IP per season to make it work.

But if we were going to take a shot, I'd rather bet on the bionic arm of Bumgarner. His injuries were a motocross accident and a freak injury where a ball hit his hand, IIRC. Despite all his IP, I would still feel better about him, his experience and bulldog mentality vs a guy 3yrs older who can't stay on the mound.

Bumgarner...and this is what scares me...is just ready for TJ or a rotator cuff or labrum problem based on all his IP. But what I love about him is he just may indeed have a bionic arm. Maybe he is a LH version of Jack Morris. Laugh if you will. But think about Verlander with Detroit. He looked almost cooked. Then he rebounded and was traded and found a second life. Bumgarner doesn't have, and probably never had, Verlander's velocity. But pitching isn't always about pure velocity. New team, fresh experience, new coaching, I would bet more on him and his arm and experience and attitude over Ryu in a heartbeat.

I know we could get burned. But isn't that true for any 30yr old pitcher with miles on his arm? But I am willing to take the chance on MadBum and what he has left if the cost doesn't get crazy.

As always Doc, a stellar take.  I agree. (Good article Nash, this should generate a LOT of discussion).  Both are smart pitchers who know how to pitch.  They don't have the velocity of a Verlander or Wheeler, but either one would have a tremendous impact on our pitchers.  Look at the positive impact Cruz had on our hitters.  I don't think it's an accident that Sano looked more and more like Cruz at the plate as the year wore on.  So I agree with Doc.  If I had to choose, I'd take Mad-Bum.  Durable, post season pedigree etc...but if you told me today, "well, you guys will have to settle for Ryu"   I'd say "EXCELLENT !!"  

Ryu had 22 quality starts out of 29 last year and most were Bert Blyleven's definition rather than the 6 inning 3 runs given up definition.  Bum was 20 of 34 and most were the weaker variety which accounts for the difference in ERA of 2.32 vs 3.9.   Bum had 5 more starts and 20 more innings.    I am more concerned about making the playoffs again but if it is playoff success you want I will still go with the 2.32 ERA.   Injury prone only counts with me if they are coming back from an injury.   No one wants another Dyson situation but I assume the Twins would do diligence to make sure he is currently healthy.    3 years at 75 mil is also appealing vs a 4 year 100 mil deal.   Ryu hands down but if you told be today "Well, you guys will have to settle for Bumgarten I'd say "EXCELLENT"