January 22, 200521 yr QUOTE(Chisoxmatt @ Jan 21, 2005 -> 07:08 PM) Even Garcia?! Explain this! Better career era, younger, cheaper.
January 22, 200521 yr Garcia is a great pitcher. He has proven it. Ill sacrifice the .3 difference in era to get a guy who is 31 games over .500 in his career. I can see where your coming from though... i didnt know his era was that good.
January 22, 200521 yr QUOTE(Chisoxmatt @ Jan 21, 2005 -> 07:47 PM) Garcia is a great pitcher. He has proven it. Ill sacrifice the .3 difference in era to get a guy who is 31 games over .500 in his career. I can see where your coming from though... i didnt know his era was that good. .3 era might not seem like that much but it is millions of dollars per year in free agency.
January 22, 200521 yr QUOTE(SoxFan562004 @ Jan 21, 2005 -> 05:30 PM) Not sure if this is posted elsewhere, but ESPN 1000 via Levine is saying Maggs has cancelled another workout scheduled for this week But he is all healthy and ready to go :rolly
January 22, 200521 yr The Cubs are talking to Robb Nen about a contract even though they don't expect him to be ready for the start of the season. The Rockies are also interested. Nen is in no hurry to pick a team after missing two years with shoulder problems. Jan. 22 - 2:24 pm et
January 23, 200521 yr my buddy just said the Cubs have signed Magglio. Is this true, or is he bulls***ting?
January 23, 200521 yr QUOTE(GreatScott82 @ Jan 23, 2005 -> 05:08 PM) my buddy just said the Cubs have signed Magglio. Is this true, or is he bulls***ting? Your buddy may have had one too many beers at the Cubby Convention.
January 23, 200521 yr Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski reiterated yesterday that he has interest in free agent Magglio Ordonez. "There is some interest, no question about that," Ordonez said. "To what degree, I don't know that we're ready to fully get into that." If the Tigers end with Ordonez, they might just go ahead and release Bobby Higginson. Jan. 23 - 3:23 am et
January 23, 200521 yr QUOTE(3E8 @ Jan 23, 2005 -> 05:15 PM) Hendry has been talking to Maggs' agent recently, that's all. If Sosa stays though, which looks more likely every day, will Maggs settle to play LF though? I've heard that could be a possible issue.
January 23, 200521 yr QUOTE(GreatScott82 @ Jan 23, 2005 -> 12:08 AM) my buddy just said the Cubs have signed Magglio. Is this true, or is he bulls***ting? Considering he just canceled another workout, I am going to have to say BS.
January 23, 200521 yr QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 23, 2005 -> 10:27 AM) Considering he just canceled another workout, I am going to have to say BS. Maybe they'll use him to keep Williamson company.
January 23, 200521 yr QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Jan 23, 2005 -> 12:14 PM) Per Rotoworld Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski reiterated yesterday that he has interest in free agent Magglio Ordonez. "There is some interest, no question about that," Ordonez said. "To what degree, I don't know that we're ready to fully get into that." If the Tigers end with Ordonez, they might just go ahead and release Bobby Higginson. Jan. 23 - 3:23 am http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?ac...ndpost&p=564631
January 24, 200521 yr Say sayonara to Texas's chances of winning the AL West in 2005; The Rangers have dropped out of the bidding for Carlos Delgado after he turned down their four-year, $48 million offer. Delgado reportedly became less interested in Texas after owner Tom Hicks suggested that he'd be used primarily as a DH. The free agent is supposed to decide between the Mets, Marlins and Orioles within the next day or two. It currently appears likely that he'll pick the Mets. Jan. 23 - 11:08 pm et
January 24, 200521 yr QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jan 23, 2005 -> 10:35 PM) Say sayonara to Texas's chances of winning the AL West in 2005; The Mets have dropped out of the Delgado sweepstakes also. source: espn.com
January 24, 200521 yr If Delgado wants to win and play in playoffs he'll go to Florida. If he cares more about his own numbers and money, he'll go to Baltimore.
January 24, 200521 yr Can someone explain the whole thing with teams releasing players?? Does the team pay the player the rest of the contract, the rest of the year or what?? Need someone to explain the details.
January 24, 200521 yr QUOTE(El Caballo @ Jan 23, 2005 -> 11:53 PM) Can someone explain the whole thing with teams releasing players?? Does the team pay the player the rest of the contract, the rest of the year or what?? Need someone to explain the details. Contracts are 100% guarenteed in MLB. They have to pay every penny remaining on the contract.
January 24, 200521 yr QUOTE(Mr. Showtime @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 10:21 AM) Contracts are 100% guarenteed in MLB. They have to pay every penny remaining on the contract. It depends on the contract that is signed. For Example, a guy could sign a minor league contract, but if he makes the majors, he gets a million a year or whatever.
January 24, 200521 yr QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 10:25 AM) It depends on the contract that is signed. For Example, a guy could sign a minor league contract, but if he makes the majors, he gets a million a year or whatever. Yeah, I know. I just didn't know what type of contract El Caballo meant.
January 24, 200521 yr QUOTE(Mr. Showtime @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 10:29 AM) Yeah, I know. I just didn't know what type of contract El Caballo meant. My post wasn't for your benefit. I knew you knew all that. Just a general clarifaction.
January 24, 200521 yr Latest rumor out of the Denver Post: Sosa + 9M for Cliff Floyd. That reduces Sammy's price to 27M/2 yr or just under 14M/yr for the Mets. That reduces Floyd's price to 21M or just under 11M/yr for the Cubs. With the Mets out of the Delgado bidding this is likely going to happen. I suspect the Cubs will throw in 1-2M more in exchange for a PTBNL.
January 24, 200521 yr With respect to these mega deals it is true that they are guaranteed but typically at least 75% of the contract is insured at a cost of 20-25%. It's insane. The Orioles I believe are still paying for Albert Belle.
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