MLB: Hot Stove 2008

soxmuscle · 12-03-2008, 06:18 PM

At 25, Pedroia sacrificed — actually, postponed — the chance for a free agent jackpot for an average annual salary of around $7 million and the chance to stay with the organization that picked him in the second round of the 2004 draft. He would be 32 when the contract expires, if the Red Sox pick up the option.

"I understood all that stuff. I understood that if I went year-to-year I probably would have made more money. But I'm in a place that I love," Pedroia said. "My first thought was, 'I play for the best team. Who wouldn't want to play for the Boston Red Sox? We're going to have a chance to win every year.' ... It fits."

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You are such a pimp, Dustin.

min0 lee · 12-03-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

I only write that stuff to antagonize you. The Yankees obviously aren't a terrible organization, but man oh man, have you seen that Cano contract?

Cano's contract....that's nothing new.

Look at Pavano...there's more.

Cano has pissed off his teammates for his lack of hustle this year.

soxmuscle · 12-03-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

Cano's contract....that's nothing new.

Look at Pavano...there's more.

Cano has pissed off his teammates for his lack of hustle this year.

this is true.

Pavano, Damon (excellent year last season aside), Cano (not saying he's done by any stretch of the imagination), Posada, $16 mil on Pettitte last year.. the list goes on and on though.. There have been some bad decisions made within that organization over the last five years.. I hope they trade hughes...

min0 lee · 12-09-2008, 01:21 PM

Reports: Cubs might get Peavy in 4-team deal

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The San Diego Padres are moving closer to trading ace righthander Jake Peavy to the Chicago Cubs, two newspapers reported Monday night.

Padres general manager Kevin Towers told the San Diego Union-Tribune he's working on a multi-team deal that would get Peavy to Chicago. Towers, speaking from the winter meetings in Las Vegas, said a third team "definitely" will be involved and that a fourth team may also be included.

"There's a package there that would satisfy us," the Union-Tribune quoted Towers as saying.

**IainDaniel** · 12-09-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

It hurts, but if the Jays use their money wisely, the battle for last place next year will be between the Orioles and Yankees.

Jays are going to be hurting. If anything with the recent decline in the Canadian Dollar 20 cent drop, thanks to slipping oil prices. The Jays will likely be looking to dump salary.

min0 lee · 12-09-2008, 05:01 PM

Mets sign closer Francisco Rodriguez

**I Are Baboon** · 12-10-2008, 06:04 AM

CC SABATHIA PICKS YANKEES - New York Post

Wake me up when he does something in the playoffs besides get shalacked.

**I Are Baboon** · 12-10-2008, 12:06 PM

The final tally is $161 million over seven years for Sabathia.

I wonder if that's the largest contract ever for a gay guy.

**IainDaniel** · 12-10-2008, 12:09 PM

A-rod.

**I Are Baboon** · 12-10-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

A-rod.

Crap, how could I forget?

min0 lee · 12-10-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

The final tally is $161 million over seven years for Sabathia.

I wonder if that's the largest contract ever for a gay guy.

That's too much for him.

min0 lee · 12-10-2008, 09:52 PM

Source: Yankees making big push to sign A.J. Burnett

Triple Threat · 12-12-2008, 05:08 PM

Iain won't be happy.

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BRONX, NEW YORK (TICKER) —A.J. Burnett apparently is set to join CC Sabathia as high-priced pitchers in pinstripes.

Burnett and the New York Yankees agreed in principle to a five-year, $82.5 million contract Friday, according to multiple reports.

The deal, which was initially reported by FOXSports.com, is pending Burnett’s physical. The Yankees have not commented on the reports.

The Yankees made the biggest splash of the offseason two days ago by luring Sabathia, the top available starter, to a seven-year contract worth $161 million - the richest deal ever given to a pitcher.

But New York’s spending spree evidently did not end at this week’s Las Vegas winter meetings.

Burnett, an injury-prone veteran coming off the best season of his career, would join an overhauled Yankees rotation that already includes Sabathia, Chien-Ming Wang and Joba Chamberlain.

New York also reportedly has offered longtime Yankee lefthander Andy Pettitte, currently a free agent, a one-year deal worth $10 million.

Although they still are attempting to complete their rotation, the Yankees hope to receive a pitching boost from Burnett, who went 18-10 with a 4.07 ERA in 35 starts last season with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Last month, the 31-year-old Burnett opted out of the final two seasons of the five-year, $55 million deal he signed with Toronto prior to the 2006 campaign.

Despite walking away from $24 million in guaranteed money, Burnett is set to receive an even bigger payday from the Yankees, who clearly are desperate to return to the playoffs after missing the postseason for the first time since 1993.

The hefty investment in Burnett could be a risky one; the righthander has endured myriad injuries over his 10-year career.

Burnett, who led the American League with 231 strikeouts last season, has made more than 30 starts just twice in his career and has eclipsed the 200-inning mark only three times (2002, 2005, 2008).

However, the hard-throwing Burnett appeared to make strides last season, when he set career highs in wins, strikeouts, starts (34) and innings (221 1/3). In 215 career games with Toronto and Florida, Burnett is 87-76 with a 3.81 ERA.

min0 lee · 12-12-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Iain won't be happy.

Do you think he'll stop liking the Yankees?

**I Are Baboon** · 12-12-2008, 05:24 PM

The Yankees aren't screwing around!

That's a big contract for a guy that's injury prone...not that I'd be upset if I were a Yankee fan.

Iain won't be upset because the Jays just signed MATT CLEMENT to a minor league contract. GO JAYS!!!!

min0 lee · 12-12-2008, 06:26 PM

Manny Ramirez mulls retirement
By Associated Press | Friday, December 12, 2008 | Home - BostonHerald.com | MLB Coverage

Photo by AP
Manny Ramirez is so upset by his lack of suitors on the free agent market that he’s told friends he would consider retirement if an offer doesn’t come soon, Newsday reported yesterday.

Los Angeles Dodgers GM Ned Colletti is prepared to wait out Ramirez, meanwhile.

The NL West champions made the free agent slugger a two-year, $45 million offer this fall but haven’t heard whether he will accept it. Colletti said he last spoke with Ramirez’ agent, Scott Boras, on Monday night.

The 36-year-old Ramirez, who came to the Dodgers from the Red Sox [team stats] at the July 31 trade deadline, batted .396 with 17 home runs and 53 RBI in 53 games for Los Angeles.

**I Are Baboon** · 12-12-2008, 06:55 PM

LOL...Manny...what a dick mitten.

IronAddict · 12-12-2008, 07:11 PM

The Manny saga continues...this could get interesting.

min0 lee · 12-12-2008, 08:26 PM

I can imagine the trouble he will get into once he retires.

**IainDaniel** · 12-13-2008, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Iain won't be happy.

Nope I knew the Jays couldn't afford him. Slump in the Canadian Dollar, and an uncertainty in the ownership, will most likely mean more signings like Clement. Hopefully they work out.

min0 lee · 12-13-2008, 04:46 PM

Mets trade Scott Schoeneweis to Arizona Diamondbacks

Good riddance.

**IainDaniel** · 12-14-2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Nope I knew the Jays couldn't afford him. Slump in the Canadian Dollar, and an uncertainty in the ownership, will most likely mean more signings like Clement. Hopefully they work out.

And I must say it is retarded signing by the Yanks... But I am not really surprised with there retarded acquisitions.

soxmuscle · 12-14-2008, 11:21 PM

Manny Ramirez is probably going to sign with the Yankees once Teixeira signs with the Sox.

Imagine an outfield of Ramirez-Damon-Nady with Matsui filling in from time to time (when not dh'ing). Easily one of the worst defensive outfields ever assembled, coupled with the worst defensive middle infield of Jeter and Cano.. Man oh man, Sabathia could have trouble next year.

soxmuscle · 12-14-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Nope I knew the Jays couldn't afford him. Slump in the Canadian Dollar, and an uncertainty in the ownership, will most likely mean more signings like Clement. Hopefully they work out.

Burnett did exactly what Sabathia is probably going to do..

Triple Threat · 12-15-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Manny Ramirez is probably going to sign with the Yankees

Please Lord, no!

They've already overpaid for CC and AJ.

min0 lee · 12-15-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Please Lord, no!

They've already overpaid for CC and AJ.

My same sentiments.

soxmuscle · 12-15-2008, 12:31 PM

What I find interesting...

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NEW YORK (AP)—The Yankees and Mets are asking the city for $450 million more in public bonds to finance their new ballparks, on top of nearly $1.5 billion they were already granted, according to the city’s Economic Development Corp.

The teams requested the additional financing in applications filed with the city ahead of a public hearing on the funding next month. The applications have not yet been made public, but the city shared details in response to questions from The Associated Press.

In the Yankees’ application, the team is asking for another $259 million in tax-exempt bonds and $111 million in taxable bonds, on top of $940 million in tax-exempt bonds and $25 million in taxable bonds already granted for its $1.3 billion stadium.

So let me get this straight. The Yankees just spent almost $250 million dollars on 2 players and are asking for $450 million from the city to finish their new stadium?

Fuck them..

min0 lee · 12-15-2008, 12:37 PM

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What I find interesting...

So let me get this straight. The Yankees just spent almost $250 million dollars on 2 players and are asking for $450 million from the city to finish their new stadium?

Fuck them..

Go figure, BB are not hurt by the economy.

There's more bad news to this.

soxmuscle · 12-15-2008, 12:44 PM

BB?

Baseball isn't hurt by the economy?

min0 lee · 12-15-2008, 12:46 PM

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BB?

Baseball isn't hurt by the economy?

Just saying, CC and AJ are doing pretty good now, just as good as some CEO's.

12-03-2008, 06:18 PM	#31
soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 10,045 Photos: 10	At 25, Pedroia sacrificed — actually, postponed — the chance for a free agent jackpot for an average annual salary of around $7 million and the chance to stay with the organization that picked him in the second round of the 2004 draft. He would be 32 when the contract expires, if the Red Sox pick up the option. "I understood all that stuff. I understood that if I went year-to-year I probably would have made more money. But I'm in a place that I love," Pedroia said. "My first thought was, 'I play for the best team. Who wouldn't want to play for the Boston Red Sox? We're going to have a chance to win every year.' ... It fits." * You are such a pimp, Dustin. Age: 20 \| Height: 5'7" \| Weight: 150 lbs \| Penis:** 12 inches

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12-12-2008, 06:26 PM	#46
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 38,792 Photos: 542	Manny Ramirez mulls retirement By Associated Press \| Friday, December 12, 2008 \| Home - BostonHerald.com \| MLB Coverage Photo by AP Manny Ramirez is so upset by his lack of suitors on the free agent market that he’s told friends he would consider retirement if an offer doesn’t come soon, Newsday reported yesterday. Los Angeles Dodgers GM Ned Colletti is prepared to wait out Ramirez, meanwhile. The NL West champions made the free agent slugger a two-year, $45 million offer this fall but haven’t heard whether he will accept it. Colletti said he last spoke with Ramirez’ agent, Scott Boras, on Monday night. The 36-year-old Ramirez, who came to the Dodgers from the Red Sox [team stats] at the July 31 trade deadline, batted .396 with 17 home runs and 53 RBI in 53 games for Los Angeles. How To Do The Perfect Bench Press Rep Bodybuilding and Lifting Weights, the Difference ironmagazine-frapper

12-10-2008, 06:04 AM	#37
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 11,942 Photos: 4	CC SABATHIA PICKS YANKEES - New York Post Wake me up when he does something in the playoffs besides get shalacked.

12-10-2008, 12:06 PM	#38
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 11,942 Photos: 4	The final tally is $161 million over seven years for Sabathia. I wonder if that's the largest contract ever for a gay guy.

12-12-2008, 05:24 PM	#45
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 11,942 Photos: 4	The Yankees aren't screwing around! That's a big contract for a guy that's injury prone...not that I'd be upset if I were a Yankee fan. Iain won't be upset because the Jays just signed MATT CLEMENT to a minor league contract. GO JAYS!!!!

12-12-2008, 06:55 PM	#47
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 11,942 Photos: 4	LOL...Manny...what a dick mitten.

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IronAddict YOU ME WE Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: In my skin Posts: 2,801	The Manny saga continues...this could get interesting. The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

12-12-2008, 08:26 PM	#49
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 38,792 Photos: 542	I can imagine the trouble he will get into once he retires. How To Do The Perfect Bench Press Rep Bodybuilding and Lifting Weights, the Difference ironmagazine-frapper

12-13-2008, 04:46 PM	#51
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 38,792 Photos: 542	Mets trade Scott Schoeneweis to Arizona Diamondbacks Good riddance. How To Do The Perfect Bench Press Rep Bodybuilding and Lifting Weights, the Difference ironmagazine-frapper

12-14-2008, 11:21 PM	#53
soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 10,045 Photos: 10	Manny Ramirez is probably going to sign with the Yankees once Teixeira signs with the Sox. Imagine an outfield of Ramirez-Damon-Nady with Matsui filling in from time to time (when not dh'ing). Easily one of the worst defensive outfields ever assembled, coupled with the worst defensive middle infield of Jeter and Cano.. Man oh man, Sabathia could have trouble next year. Age: 20 \| Height: 5'7" \| Weight: 150 lbs \| Penis: 12 inches

12-15-2008, 12:44 PM	#59
soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 10,045 Photos: 10	BB? Baseball isn't hurt by the economy? Age: 20 \| Height: 5'7" \| Weight: 150 lbs \| Penis: 12 inches

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