December 7, 200322 yr ARLINGTON, Texas -- Rafael Palmeiro was refused salary arbitration Sunday by the Texas Rangers, which almost certainly means he will play elsewhere next year. While Palmeiro last season became just the 19th player with 500 career homers, the 39-year-old first baseman didn't fit into the plans of a team committed to young players and reducing payroll. He made $9 million last season. Texas did offer arbitration to John Thomson in hopes of being able to work out a deal with the right-hander. Thomson was 13-14 with a 4.85 ERA in 35 starts, including 9-5 with a 3.89 ERA the last 18. Texas also didn't offer arbitration to two-time AL MVP Juan Gonzalez or right-hander Ismael Valdes, but team officials had made it clear before the season ended they wouldn't return. The Rangers attempted to trade Gonzalez, who didn't play after July 20 because of a right calf injury. Valdes made his last start Sept. 2, and didn't pitch after being moved to the bullpen. Palmeiro turned down a trade in July to the Chicago Cubs, the team he started his career with. Free agents not offered arbitration by Sunday can't re-sign with their former teams until May 1.
December 7, 200322 yr KW do you want what's behind door number one, number two, number three.... or whats in this box???
December 7, 200322 yr KW do you want what's behind door number one, number two, number three.... or whats in this box??? The box, take the box!!!
December 8, 200322 yr Author Mr Burns: You can hav the washer and dryer or u can trade it all in for what's in da box. Health Guy: The Box, The Box!
December 8, 200322 yr Mr Burns: You can hav the washer and dryer or u can trade it all in for what's in da box. Health Guy: The Box, The Box! lmao
December 8, 200322 yr ARLINGTON, Texas -- Rafael Palmeiro was refused salary arbitration Sunday by the Texas Rangers, which almost certainly means he will play elsewhere next year. While Palmeiro last season became just the 19th player with 500 career homers, the 39-year-old first baseman didn't fit into the plans of a team committed to young players and reducing payroll. He made $9 million last season. Texas did offer arbitration to John Thomson in hopes of being able to work out a deal with the right-hander. Thomson was 13-14 with a 4.85 ERA in 35 starts, including 9-5 with a 3.89 ERA the last 18. Texas also didn't offer arbitration to two-time AL MVP Juan Gonzalez or right-hander Ismael Valdes, but team officials had made it clear before the season ended they wouldn't return. The Rangers attempted to trade Gonzalez, who didn't play after July 20 because of a right calf injury. Valdes made his last start Sept. 2, and didn't pitch after being moved to the bullpen. Palmeiro turned down a trade in July to the Chicago Cubs, the team he started his career with. Free agents not offered arbitration by Sunday can't re-sign with their former teams until May 1. If we can move Konerko I would love to get Palmeiro to share 1B and DH with Thomas. I think he could be a good lefty in the line up and I think he is a better bet than Gonzalez.
December 8, 200322 yr If we can move Konerko I would love to get Palmeiro to share 1B and DH with Thomas. I think he could be a good lefty in the line up and I think he is a better bet than Gonzalez. Agreed, but how much will he cost?
December 8, 200322 yr Agreed, but how much will he cost? Good point but I think he would come cheeper than Gonzalez and it would probably only take a one year contract considering his age.
December 8, 200322 yr Of course with Palmeiro out there the market for Konerko probably becomes more depressed.
December 8, 200322 yr If we move Pauly. I would love to see Raffy in a Sox uni. That would be a sweet LH bat in the middle of the line up.
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