November 30, 200322 yr just saw this on espn.com Yankees have signed Sheffield to a three-year deal and are close to a ridiculous deal with Flash Gordon -- 2 years and $7 million. That must be no LaTroy for them, unless they're really going to go nuts and have Flash, Mariano and LaTroy, which I see as unlikely. It also mentions they want Lofton. But nothing about Bartolo, which might be good news for the Sox. Here is what espn.com said:P The Yankees are close to a two year, $7 million deal with reliever Tom Gordon that is expected to be announced soon, a source told Gammons. Yankees officials declined comment on the Gordon negotiations, but weekend discussions between the club and agent Rick Thurman were described to ESPN as "intense." Meanwhile, it was believed that Gordon would wait until free-agent reliever Keith Foulke decides between the Athletics and Red Sox to make a decision, since Gordon and Eddie Guardado are Boston's backup plan.
November 30, 200322 yr I wouldn't spend that type of money on him because I expect Flash to be injured before the end of the season. Than again it is the Yankees, and they don't seem to mind throwing money around. CWSOX45
November 30, 200322 yr Author I don't think the sox offered $7 million. Maybe 5. And If he goes to the Yankees, so much for that B.S. that Flash wanted assurances that he would be the closer. Unless he think he can bump Mariano to setup man
December 1, 200322 yr Author another report that sez Gordon is bound for the Bronx, to be announced on Tuesday Report: Yankees close to deal with Gordon New York, NY (Sports Network) - Free agent reliever Tom Gordon is close to signing a two-year contract with the New York Yankees, according to a broadcast report. WFAN in New York is reporting the deal for Gordon is likely to be finalized soon and announced Tuesday, the same day the Yankees are expected to officially put free agent outfielder Gary Sheffield in pinstripes. The radio station reported Sunday that Sheffield has agreed on a three-year contract in the neighborhood of $36 million with the Yankees. Gordon, a 15-year veteran, saved a career-high 46 games for the Boston Red Sox in 1998, but missed the 2000 season because of elbow surgery. He came back to save 27 games for the Chicago Cubs in 2001. Last season with the Chicago White Sox, Gordon went 7-6 with 12 saves and a 3.16 ERA in 66 appearances. He struck out 91 batters in 74 innings. Gordon will most likely be used in a setup role by the Yankees. Gordon is 113-107 with a 4.07 ERA over his career with Kansas City (1988-95), Boston (1996-99), the Cubs (2001-02), Houston (2002) and the White Sox. 11/30 18:26:47 ET
December 1, 200322 yr And If he goes to the Yankees, so much for that B.S. that Flash wanted assurances that he would be the closer. Unless he think he can bump Mariano to setup man Exactly what I was wondering.
December 1, 200322 yr Exactly what I was wondering. Likewise here... "I want to be a closer." Not with Mariano there, big boy, unless a trade with Mariano is in the works...
December 1, 200322 yr im guessing this means the sox would be suck with the Yankee's second round draft pick ( if KW offers him arbitation) since i assume the braves offered Sheffield it and hes better than Flash....but i guess at least we would get a supplement round pick. How does that work, if a team signs 2 Type A FA's that were offered arbitration...who gets the teams 1st round pick?
December 1, 200322 yr im guessing this means the sox would be suck with the Yankee's second round draft pick ( if KW offers him arbitation) since i assume the braves offered Sheffield it and hes better than Flash....but i guess at least we would get a supplement round pick. How does that work, if a team signs 2 Type A FA's that were offered arbitration...who gets the teams 1st round pick? The team with the worst record.
December 1, 200322 yr aight thanks, so the sox would get the first round selection, i thought it had to do with how good the FA was....but this makes more sense
December 1, 200322 yr I thought cause he's a type A you get their draft pick, plus a comp pick, but I could be wrong. And if the team is above the top 15 or 12 then you only get the comp pick.
December 1, 200322 yr if the team is below 15 then u would get that teams second round pick plus a compensation round pick.....if the team is above 15, then u get the teams first round pick plus a compensation round pick...... But....that team may sign 2 type A free agents, and they only have 1 original 1st round pick, then it goes by worst-to-best record to see which team gets the first rounder and which team gets the second rounder. Compensation round picks are arranged in worst-to-best order also, so the sox would probably pick in the middle of that round.
December 1, 200322 yr Well Braves were better so we don't have to worry about Sheffield, of course this all hinges on the White Sox offering arbitration, doesn't it? Same goes with the Yanks. Do they have to offer it before the player signs or can they take all the way till the 7th?
December 1, 200322 yr I just hope that the Yankees and Red Sox keep spending until their heart's content. That might actually create a domino effect in which Colon finds an unfavorable free-agent market not willing to pay him what he wants. I still think his arm is suspect, but so is Ponson's. Who knows.
December 1, 200322 yr Author honk if you think Flash is worth $7 million over two years. I can't hear you.
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