tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post116411613036962340..comments2023-11-05T04:54:27.364-05:00Comments on The GYS Network: Hoo boyEarlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16528300608952663063noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1164211528962602762006-11-22T11:05:00.000-05:002006-11-22T11:05:00.000-05:00The best two trade I've heard of for Ramirez is Mi...The best two trade I've heard of for Ramirez is Michael Young (and prospects), or Ervin Santana and Scot Shields.<BR/><BR/>Especially if the Sox are gunning for JD Drew.<BR/><BR/>I would have liked the Sox to take a run at Catalanotto (sp?) for the 4th outfielder. I know...Wily Mo...but he is probably gone.<BR/><BR/>Back to the contracts...Giving Pierre 9MM/year is more damaging to GMs, I think. The guy is a good player, but now most guys are going to look at his numbers and command $9MM/year...Everyone knows Soriano is a defensive liability, but a very good hitter (albeit impatient). Since he obviously isn't in the same class as Manny and A-Rod, everyone knows that is an insane contract.GrieveRuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852411034145338626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1164207734616003092006-11-22T10:02:00.000-05:002006-11-22T10:02:00.000-05:00I'm in total agreement. Pierre's contract is abso...I'm in total agreement. Pierre's contract is absolutely insane, but I'm not sure it's worse than Soriano's. It's the 8 years that gets me - does anyone really think Soriano will be worth $17 million in 2014, when he's 38?!? Something like $20M per year for 5 years would make much more sense.<BR/><BR/>And yes, Manny's and ARod's contracts seem reasonable now; as does the $51M posting fee for DM (I was only half-joking in the original post). Seriously: I imagine a few GM's are now regretting not getting Manny off irrevocable waivers back in early 2004.<BR/><BR/>Another totally reasonable contract that puts this all in perspective: Johann Santana made $8.75M in 2006.Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528300608952663063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1164206727291250732006-11-22T09:45:00.000-05:002006-11-22T09:45:00.000-05:00And Big Papi made $6.5MM last year just to give a ...And Big Papi made $6.5MM last year just to give a little more perspective.GrieveRuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852411034145338626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1164206644511308202006-11-22T09:44:00.000-05:002006-11-22T09:44:00.000-05:00I don't know...maybe it is just me...but I hate th...I don't know...maybe it is just me...but I hate that everyone is making multi-millions...Seriously, A-Rod and Manny's contracts don't seem bad now...there are a lot of them coming about now.<BR/><BR/>I think 9MM/year is a ton for a guy who hit .292 with 3HR and 40 RBI. Ok, that is just one year...let's look at his yearly averages...<BR/><BR/>.303 average, 2 HRs, 46 RBI. Is that worth 9MM to you? Yes, he steals a ton of bases. But this guy is way overpaid.<BR/><BR/>And to answer your question...$17MM is ridiculous for anyone (and Manny and A-Rod, and Jeter are probably HOFs)...Soriano doesn't deserve that much...GrieveRuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852411034145338626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1164149857888397262006-11-21T17:57:00.000-05:002006-11-21T17:57:00.000-05:00If $9M a year for 5 years is "power hitter money",...If $9M a year for 5 years is "power hitter money", then what is $17M a year for 8 years? MVP/HoF money?Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528300608952663063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1164144880378769382006-11-21T16:34:00.000-05:002006-11-21T16:34:00.000-05:00Probably because he is getting ridiculous money fo...Probably because he is getting ridiculous money for the type of player he is...he is getting power hitter money...GrieveRuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852411034145338626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1164135499047841802006-11-21T13:58:00.000-05:002006-11-21T13:58:00.000-05:00Well, smart businesses, sure. But these are the C...Well, <I>smart</I> businesses, sure. But these are the Cubs we're talking about.<BR/><BR/>Any idea why they didn't try to re-sign Juan Pierre?Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528300608952663063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1164130481478853902006-11-21T12:34:00.000-05:002006-11-21T12:34:00.000-05:00Usually when a business is putting itself up for s...Usually when a business is putting itself up for sale, don't they try to reduce their long term liabilities?Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07619431779431103280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1164118694131924912006-11-21T09:18:00.000-05:002006-11-21T09:18:00.000-05:00Their offense is indeed scary, but their pitching ...Their offense is indeed scary, but their pitching sucks...Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528300608952663063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10243036.post-1164118418721633802006-11-21T09:13:00.000-05:002006-11-21T09:13:00.000-05:00I can't say that this is the best idea they've had...I can't say that this is the best idea they've had, but he'll hit a million home runs there. Plus, with Derek Lee and Aramis Ramirez in there with him, that becomes a scary lineup.<BR/><BR/>Will there defense in the OF suffer? Hard to say. Look at their alternatives. None...<BR/><BR/>The Cubs are spending a ton of money all around...<BR/><BR/>And, let's face it, that division is up for grabs. Looks like the Cubbies are going for it.GrieveRuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852411034145338626noreply@blogger.com