Mik 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2005 Mik, getting Carlos Delgado would have to be the biggest FA acquisition for the Marlins post-fire sale, right? Smues is right, to an extent. The Pudge signing was huge because he was the catalyst to a WS title, but overall this would be a bigger signing. It's for multiple years and now that Lowell, Cabrera, LoDuca, Beckett, and Willis are all in place for at least 3 more years - adding Delgado for multiple years would ensure that they are contenders for years to come. I would rank it as the biggest signing, yeah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2005 I'd say it's bigger since it seems like Delgado actually wants to play for the team. I always got the impression that Pudge just signed with them since they were the only team that offered him any kind of money and he didn't have much of a choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Man in Blak 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2005 I personally feel like they should be concentrating more on bringing Ugueth Urbina back into the fold, but Delgado and Cabrera make for a nice chunk of power in the middle of the lineup. Plus, they could potentially get him at a bargain price, if they leverage his age and his "off-year" in 2004. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2005 Roberto Alomar signed a one-year deal with Tampa Bay. Texas avoided salary arbitration and signed Alfonso Soriano to a one-year, $7.5m deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2005 Is Urbina even going to play this year? I never heard anything after he left to go back to Venezuela after his mother was kidnapped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Man in Blak 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2005 Urbina said in early December that he'll report to Spring Training, even if the kidnapping remains unresolved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2005 Minnesota Twins re-signed MR J.C. Romero to a 2 year, $3.70 Million contract with a team option for 2007. Minnesota Twins signed 3B Eric Munson to an MLC and invited him to spring training. Washington Nationals signed SP Tony Armas Jr. to a 1 year, $2.26 Million contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2005 Minnesota Twins re-signed MR J.C. Romero to a 2 year, $3.70 Million contract with a team option for 2007. Minnesota Twins signed 3B Eric Munson to an MLC and invited him to spring training. "We can stand beside together...built this world together...nothing's going to stop us, nothings going to stop us know" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strummer 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2005 Ricky Botallico signs with the Brewers and according to GM Doug Melvin, he has a good shot at being their closer. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1969441 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2005 Pittsburgh Pirates will sign SP Josh Fogg to a 1 year, $2.15 Million contract later today. San Diego Padres signed 3B Sean Burroughs to a 1 year contract. Colorado Rockies will announce the signing of SP Joe Kennedy to a 1 year, $2.20 Million contract. Florida Marlins agreed to a 1 year, $2.60 Million contract with MR Guillermo Mota. Florida Marlins agreed to a 1 year, $350 K contract with MR Tim Spooneybarger. Anaheim Angels agreed to a 1 year, $950 K contract with OF Jeff Davanon. Atlanta Braves agreed to a 1 year, $5.60 Million contract with SS Rafael Furcal. Atlanta Braves agreed to a 1 year, $1.85 Million contract with MR Chris Reitsma. Florida Marlins agreed to a 1 year, $3.65 Million contract with SP A.J. Burnett. Cincinnati Reds agreed to a 1 year, $4.60 Million contract with OF Adam Dunn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2005 Atlanta Braves agreed to a 1 year, $1.85 Million contract with MR Chris Reitsma. What the fuck? Why did they give that piece of shit a contract?? He's horrible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2005 Ed Wade is an idiot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2005 I don't have a problem with that deal as it would have been at least that in arbitration anyway. At least now some of it is tied into incentives, some of which may not come to pass with Utley as the starter now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2005 But the problem is that he'll be paying him that much to be the back-up. Polanco is worth that much if he's starting. Tendering him really bit Wade in the ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest webmasterofwrestlegame Report post Posted January 18, 2005 I've just got an e-mail from the Angels mail-list saying Jarrod Washburn and Jose Molina have agreed terms as well and avoid arbitration. No information on the value of the contracts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2005 Dear Astros, I want to be paid $22,000,000 to pitch for you in 2005. Sincerely, Roger Clemens http://www.mlive.com/sportsflash/topstorie....xml&storylist= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Winter Of My Discontent Report post Posted January 18, 2005 As if anyone would pay that fucker 22 mil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJordan23 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2005 Dear Astros, I want to be paid $22,000,000 to pitch for you in 2005. Sincerely, Roger Clemens http://www.mlive.com/sportsflash/topstorie....xml&storylist= For one year? Who's he think they are...the Rangers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Precious Roy 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2005 Rollins, an All-Star in his first two seasons with the Phillies in 2001 and 2002, is coming off his best season, hitting .289 with 14 homers, 73 RBIs, 119 runs -- all career-highs -- and 30 steals. He made just nine errors. Rollins earned $2,425,000 last year. I didn't realize Rollins was so good last year. Houston, IMO, is on the verge of falling off bigtime. Bagwell and Biggio are close to done, Kent walked, Wade Miller walked, losing Beltran was a huge blow to their future, may as well keep around Clemens one more year to have that big marquee name during the Killer B's last hurrah. The arbitrator would obviously split the difference between Clemens' price and the Stros' offer, probably 16-17 mil. For a one year deal it's worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted January 18, 2005 There's no splitting. Arbitrator chooses the org's offer or what the player claims he's worth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hhh6294 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2005 Clemens must have Boras as an Agent or something. Last I heard the Astros offered clemens $13.5 mil... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2005 Mets sign Roberto Hernandez to a MLC. Yuck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJordan23 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2005 Dodgers sign Gagne 2 years 18 million Cardinals sign Jason Marquis and Rick Ankiel Marlins sign Josh Beckett to one year deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Al, Help me out with that. Why would Beckett sign a one year deal? I understand why Burnett would, as he's in his 5th year and eligible for free agency after the season. Beckett, however, is in his 4th year of service, and can't be a free agent until after the '06 World Series. So what happens now? He's only signed for one year, but he's bound to the Marlins for 3 more years. Renegotiate after this season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Apparently Mike Cameron and the Mets have patched things up; they'll have a conference call later tonight or tomorrow. This was first reported by WFAN's Ed Coleman by cell phone and he was pulled over by the police for driving while on a cell phone. Michael Kay on ESPN 1050 has also confirmed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OSIcon Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Some O's notes: They signed BJ Ryan, Roderigo Lopez, Luis Matos, and Jerry Hariston to contracts, thereby avoiding having to go to arbitration with any of them. Ryan got a significant raise from 1.3 million last year to 2.6 million this upcoming year. If anyone deserved though, he did. Jorge Julio and John Parish still remain unsigned and btoh have a good chance of ending up in arbitration. They signed, among three others, Enrique Wilson, to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training. I don't quite understand that one as they are pretty set at second. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 They signed, among three others, Enrique Wilson, to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training. I don't quite understand that one as they are pretty set at second. Enrique Wilson no longer a Yankee?!?!? But who else will get drunk with Manny Ramirez? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Al, Help me out with that. Why would Beckett sign a one year deal? I understand why Burnett would, as he's in his 5th year and eligible for free agency after the season. Beckett, however, is in his 4th year of service, and can't be a free agent until after the '06 World Series. So what happens now? He's only signed for one year, but he's bound to the Marlins for 3 more years. Renegotiate after this season? Yes. The contract locks in Beckett's value for this season. After the season, the Marlins and Beckett go through the same process. Most arbitration eligible players follow this route actually. Regarding Clemens, that $22 Million is the most ridiculous offer I have ever heard. The Astros will EASILY get their offer in a hearing. The question is whether Clemens will pitch. Quite honestly, if I were the Astros, I would tell Clemens to take a flying leap at this point. And Bored, how is Ed Wade an idiot? I've been less than enamored with his moves, but I would absolutely have offered Polanco arbitration in that instance, knowing that I get two draft picks in return. Given the insane market, who would have guessed that Polanco would have accepted the offer? Still, Polanco makes them better, and there's no reason Wade couldn't still trade Polanco if he had the opportunity. Polanco absolutely makes the Phillies a better team, and it is hard to get upset at that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therealworldschampion 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Mets sign Roberto Hernandez to a MLC. Yuck. You're lucky he's in the minors.....hope to God he never makes it up to the majors again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2005 Oh motherfuck. The Cubs re-signed Kyle Farnsworth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
