June 11, 200421 yr With all the talk about Magglio on the way out, and talk of how to spend the money. I went and did a little research ( ) to see how the money shakes down for 2005. I just wanna keep the thread around to so it's not a pain in the ass to find all these numbers again. Just looking at facts: Valentin, Koch, Loaiza, Magglio all free agents after this season. Shoe signed a one year deal at the start of this year to avoid arbitration. So he's going to get more money as well. Carlos Lee: $8 million in 2005, with the White Sox carrying a club option at $8.5 million in 2006, or they can buy out the contract for $500,000. Mark Buehrle: $5.75 million in 2005 and $7.75 million in 2006. Chicago has a $9.5 million option for 2007 with a $1 million buyout. Paul Konerko: 2005: $8.75M Frank Thomas: 2005: Dual option $8.0M player/$11.0M team 2006: Dual option $10.0M player/$12.0M team or $3.5M buyout Shingo Takatsu: Sox have a team option on him. He made 1.0M in 2004, can't be much more in 2005. I'm sure that'll get picked up.
June 11, 200421 yr With the new cable deal, that gives Reiny a lot more money as well. Will he use it the right way? We shall see.
June 11, 200421 yr Author Always thinking ahead, aren't you heh, I always have the big picture in mind. I also just wanted people to have factual numbers so folks aren't making uninformed comments.
June 11, 200421 yr Valentin(5), Loaiza(3.5), Magglio(14), Koch(6.5) are all coming off the books next year. Loaiza will be resigned, no doubt in my mind. So his contract will probably boost up to around 5 million dollars. So that leaves 24 million dollars available for using on free agency etc. even with the rather weak free agent class this coming offseason, it will still be nice to possibly add some salary via trade which makes things pretty interesting if you ask me.
June 11, 200421 yr Valentin(5), Loaiza(3.5), Magglio(14), Koch(6.5) are all coming off the books next year. Loaiza will be resigned, no doubt in my mind. So his contract will probably boost up to around 5 million dollars. So that leaves 24 million dollars available for using on free agency etc. even with the rather weak free agent class this coming offseason, it will still be nice to possibly add some salary via trade which makes things pretty interesting if you ask me. Out of curiosity.... Who do you root for when the Chisox play the Bosox?
June 11, 200421 yr Out of curiosity.... Who do you root for when the Chisox play the Bosox? Ha, i knew that would come up sooner rather than later, but I have to go with who i've been rooting for my entire life, where i grew up, where my roots are, and that would be in Red Sox Nation
June 11, 200421 yr i have a question... where can you find info on who will be a Free Agent next year? or like player's contract info in general??
June 11, 200421 yr (T)= team option for 2005 (P)=Player option for 2005 (M)=Mutual option for 2005 Starting Pitchers Aaron Sele Derek Lowe Pedro Martinez Esteban Loaiza Brad Radke Jon Lieber (T) Freddy Garcia Pat Hentgen Roger Clemens Wilson Alvarez Steve Trachsel (T) Kevin Millwood Eric Milton Woody Williams (T) David Wells Ismael Valdes Matt Morris Al Leiter (M) Brett Tomko (T) Kris Benson Odalis Perez Cory Lidle Matt Clement Glendon Rusch Elmer Dessens Relievers Felix Hernandez Jason Christianson (T) Robb Nen Antonio Osuna Trevor Hoffmann (T) Rod Beck (T) Steve Kline Jose Mesa Rheal Cormier Roberto Hernandez Billy Wagner (T) David Weathers Paul Schuey Armando Benitez Chad Fox Antonio Alfonseca John Smoltz (T) Terry Adams Ron Villone Curtis Leskanic Billy Koch Scott Williamson Alan Embree (T) Mike Timlin (T) Troy Percival Uegeth Urbina (T) Jeff Nelson Eddie Guardado (M) Catchers Dan Wilson Jason Varitek Einar Diaz Henry Blanco Kelly Stinnett Damian Miller Mike Matheny OF Marquis Grissom (T) Raul Mondesi Carl Everett (P) Craig Biggio (T) Lance Berkman Richard Hidalgo Jeromy Burnitz (M) Moises Alou (M) JD Drew Frank Cattalanotto Steve Finley Brian Jordan Rusty Greer (M) Jermaine Dye Carlos Beltran Jacque Jones Magglio Ordonez Juan Gonzalez (M) 1B/DH Ellis Burks Rafael Palmeiro (T) David Segui Tony Clark Eric Karros (T) Travis Lee John Olerud Tino Martinez Brad Fullmer Carlos Delgado Richie Sexson Robin Ventura Mo Vaughn (T) JT Snow 2B Roberto Alomar Jeff Kent Bret Boone (option vests with 450 PA's) Mark Grudzielanek 3B Troy Glaus Adrian Beltre Bill Mueller (T) Joe Randa (M) Corey Koskie Vinny Castilla SS Orlando Cabrera Jose Valentin Barry Larkin Alex Gonzalez (Chi) Rich Aurilia Cristian Guzman (M) Nomar Garciaparra
June 11, 200421 yr awesome thanks looking at that list i'm really not worried about losing maggs. Let him go FA and pick up Berkman or Drew or Finley to fill Maggs' spot. I know it's not that simple but i wish...
June 11, 200421 yr I'm not sure we should be so confident that E-Lo is going to be back next year. I think he said last offseason that the thought of going to San Diego would be appealing. It's close to his hometown of Tijuana, and Petco looks to be the kind of park to attract quality free agent pitchers. If he continues his season at the current pace and ends up with 17-18 wins and a 3.60 ERA, what's he going to ask for? If fat ass Ponson got 3yr/$22.5mil, E-Lo could probably get 8 per.
June 11, 200421 yr I'm not sure we should be so confident that E-Lo is going to be back next year. I think he said last offseason that the thought of going to San Diego would be appealing. It's close to his hometown of Tijuana, and Petco looks to be the kind of park to attract quality free agent pitchers. If he continues his season at the current pace and ends up with 17-18 wins and a 3.60 ERA, what's he going to ask for? If fat ass Ponson got 3yr/$22.5mil, E-Lo could probably get 8 per. No, I think he'll be loyal to the Sox for giving him a major league contract when no other team did. I say 5-6 for next season, maybe spiked to 6-7 for two years after that. we'll see.
June 11, 200421 yr yeah i think he'll be back, he seems like the kind of guy who would stay loyal to the team that gave him his chance.
June 11, 200421 yr Valentin(5), Loaiza(3.5), Magglio(14), Koch(6.5) are all coming off the books next year. Loaiza will be resigned, no doubt in my mind. So his contract will probably boost up to around 5 million dollars. So that leaves 24 million dollars available for using on free agency etc. even with the rather weak free agent class this coming offseason, it will still be nice to possibly add some salary via trade which makes things pretty interesting if you ask me. How is that free agent class is it is suppose to be one of the bext ever.
June 11, 200421 yr How is that free agent class is it is suppose to be one of the bext ever. english would help
June 11, 200421 yr yeah i think he'll be back, he seems like the kind of guy who would stay loyal to the team that gave him his chance. I agree. He seems happy here and he is becoming popular too. I really think he will be loyal. I think Jacque Jones would look real good with the Sox if we lose Maggs. I agree, but I would perfer Jones back in LF, which isn't realistic. My dream lineup next year would be: 2B - Harris L CF - Cruz Jr. S RF - Ordonez R DH - Thomas R 3B - Koskie R 1B - Konerko R LF - Jones L SS - Uribe R C - Olivo R
June 11, 200421 yr My dream lineup next year would be: 2B - Harris L CF - Cruz Jr. S RF - Ordonez R DH - Thomas R 3B - Koskie R 1B - Konerko R LF - Jones L SS - Uribe R C - Olivo R I dunno, a semi-realistic lineup for next year could be: Harris 2B Jones CF Thomas DH Konerko 1B Lee LF Drew RF Uribe SS Crede 3B Olivo C
June 11, 200421 yr I think Elo stays. I have heard him in interviews before about how greatful he is to KW and JR that they had so much confidence in him, and how happy he is to be pitching for the Sox. Loaiza is also huge in Mexico, from what I hear, and thats good for the Latino crowd that comes into the ballpark. Estey will, and should stay a Sox. I think it's 50/50 on whether E-Lo is back or not. If he is back, it will most likely be at a much larger price than most here are suggesting. If he has himself a decent season, like he seams to be doing. 15-17 wins ERA under 4, 220+IP. He's going to be looking at a big payday. 7.5MIL/YR would be a starting point 10MIL/yr is not out of the question. Deoending on the bidders, and the season he put together this year, It could go much higher. He was already in the top 6 in the AL in the Elias Sports Bureau ranking of SP for FA compensation. Those rankings are based on the previous 2 years. So putting together a season that's better than his 2002(which shouldn't be difficult, 5.71ERA in 150IP in 2002) would only increase his standing. He'd likely be in the top 3 in the AL over the last 2 years. He'd be due to be compensated like a top 3 SP in the AL. In short, if he's back, he'll cost $$$$
June 11, 200421 yr I think it's 50/50 on whether E-Lo is back or not. If he is back, it will most likely be at a much larger price than most here are suggesting. If he has himself a decent season, like he seams to be doing. 15-17 wins ERA under 4, 220+IP. He's going to be looking at a big payday. 7.5MIL/YR would be a starting point 10MIL/yr is not out of the question. Deoending on the bidders, and the season he put together this year, It could go much higher. He was already in the top 6 in the AL in the Elias Sports Bureau ranking of SP for FA compensation. Those rankings are based on the previous 2 years. So putting together a season that's better than his 2002(which shouldn't be difficult, 5.71ERA in 150IP in 2002) would only increase his standing. He'd likely be in the top 3 in the AL over the last 2 years. He'd be due to be compensated like a top 3 SP in the AL. In short, if he's back, he'll cost $$$$ who on earth would give Esteban Loaiza 10 million dollars a year?
June 11, 200421 yr who on earth would give Esteban Loaiza 10 million dollars a year? What would you pay a starter, who Hypothetically, over the past two years has put up numbers like this 21Wins 2.91ERA 220+IP 15-17Wins 3.75ERA 220+IP What's the going rate for a guy who averages 17 wins in a season? There's no real injury question surrounding E-lo. IMO if you sign him to a short 2 year deal, he's a safer bet than Bartolo was last year, and look what he got. The only thing going against E-lo is his age, and look what Old guys have done in recent years. Clemens, Moyer, Rogers.
June 11, 200421 yr who on earth would give Esteban Loaiza 10 million dollars a year? coughcoughChaHoParkcoughcough
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