December 9, 200421 yr Al Leiter's one-year deal with the Marlins is worth $8 million. Leiter will receive a $7 million salary, and the Marlins will make a $1 million contribution to his charitable foundation for children. It doesn't make a lot of sense to us that the Marlins were willing to guarantee Leiter $8 million in 2005 but only offered Carl Pavano $7 million per season. Still, Pavano isn't so much better of a bet for next season than Leiter is. Dec. 8 - 6:47 pm et rotoworld the difference in the two deals is the long term commitment. not only that but we may still be in on pavano.
December 9, 200421 yr To be truthful, I don't feel Pavano will live up to the money he will be making.
December 9, 200421 yr I kinda think Al is better investment for this year. 630232[/snapback] yes, the team has talent for the future in the minors now moving from jupiter to carolina and in burnett, beckett, and willis....why sign pavano unless at our price?
December 9, 200421 yr I kinda think Al is better investment for this year. 630232[/snapback] No doubts here, but if Jarret Wright and Jon Lieber can each get $7 mil a season, Pavano for $8 mil is a steal.
December 9, 200421 yr To be truthful, I don't feel Pavano will live up to the money he will be making. 630230[/snapback] I agree, I see it as a very risky move to sign him pavs.. We may be better of signing Kevin Millwood to a one year deal for under 5 million. Which could turn out to be a bargain with pitching at PPS and behind our defense
December 9, 200421 yr I'm very happy that we did this to free up money to ink Burnett and Beckett to long-term deals next season with Leiter off the bookds. Brilliant!
December 9, 200421 yr is there anything about broadcasting in the contract? 630236[/snapback] no, not even an option for 2006 for the Marlins on the field. Leiter is not expected to fly for money or fame. He has both and he is in it for the fun now. His family is set as is he and he has 3 rings. He did this ->> to Mr. Steinbrenner today however.
December 9, 200421 yr We beat Steinbrenner! We stole a pitcher from them....ha Leiter will be an awesome guy on our team. Experience, and knows how to work to the batters. Gets alot of quick outs.
December 9, 200421 yr I think before we take this to the bank (no pun intended...well a little ) we ought to wait to get some additional confirmation of these numbers.
December 9, 200421 yr Leiter will receive a $7 million salary, and the Marlins will make a $1 million contribution to his charitable foundation for children. Pretty cool.
December 9, 200421 yr What is the source? The other report had him at $5.75 guaranteed. 630385[/snapback] It is now on the Marlins website, inside the Pavano article: On Tuesday, the Marlins offered salary arbitration to Pavano. Even though Florida signed Al Leiter for $7 million (with a $1 million contribution to Leiter's charity) on Wednesday, general manager Admin Beinfest said the Marlins would like Pavano to return.
December 9, 200421 yr Author After thoroughly examining the payroll figures, i can not see the marlins signing pavano without making significant moves to dump payroll at other spots.
December 9, 200421 yr After thoroughly examining the payroll figures, i can not see the marlins signing pavano without making significant moves to dump payroll at other spots. 630424[/snapback] A backloaded deal should allow them to offer him a good offer after this upcoming season: Hampton is off the books, and pudge is off after 06 i believe Conine is gone as is leiter, and I believe Encarnacion as well That should allow them to sign pavs
December 9, 200421 yr After thoroughly examining the payroll figures, i can not see the marlins signing pavano without making significant moves to dump payroll at other spots. 630424[/snapback] A backloaded deal should allow them to offer him a good offer after this upcoming season: Hampton is off the books, and pudge is off after 06 i believe Conine is gone as is leiter, and I believe Encarnacion as well That should allow them to sign pavs 630432[/snapback] The payroll is already around $63M without signing Pavano. Unless the back-loaded deal is $0 in 2005, the team is going to have to come up with some extra $$$ to make it happen.
December 9, 200421 yr We beat Steinbrenner! We stole a pitcher from them....ha Leiter will be an awesome guy on our team. Experience, and knows how to work to the batters. Gets alot of quick outs. 630284[/snapback] 1. Steinbrenner and the Yankees didn't even bother making an offer to Leiter. You didn't steal anything. 2. If you think Al Leiter will make the Marlins a playoff team again you're friggin nuts.
December 9, 200421 yr We beat Steinbrenner! We stole a pitcher from them....ha Leiter will be an awesome guy on our team. Experience, and knows how to work to the batters. Gets alot of quick outs. 630284[/snapback] 1. Steinbrenner and the Yankees didn't even bother making an offer to Leiter. You didn't steal anything. 2. If you think Al Leiter will make the Marlins a playoff team again you're friggin nuts. 630454[/snapback] Someone's bitter.
December 9, 200421 yr We beat Steinbrenner! We stole a pitcher from them....ha Leiter will be an awesome guy on our team. Experience, and knows how to work to the batters. Gets alot of quick outs. 630284[/snapback] 1. Steinbrenner and the Yankees didn't even bother making an offer to Leiter. You didn't steal anything. 2. If you think Al Leiter will make the Marlins a playoff team again you're friggin nuts. 630454[/snapback] Someone's bitter. 630455[/snapback] Clearly a case of sour grapes
December 9, 200421 yr We beat Steinbrenner! We stole a pitcher from them....ha Leiter will be an awesome guy on our team. Experience, and knows how to work to the batters. Gets alot of quick outs. 630284[/snapback] 1. Steinbrenner and the Yankees didn't even bother making an offer to Leiter. You didn't steal anything. 2. If you think Al Leiter will make the Marlins a playoff team again you're friggin nuts. 630454[/snapback] Someone's bitter. 630455[/snapback] If you were a mets fan wouldn't you be?
December 9, 200421 yr I like that donation idea. The Marlins can write it off... They don't lose anything really.
December 9, 200421 yr I'm real bitter Al Leiter is gone. Excuse me while I go cry some more. 630461[/snapback] :boo-woo :boo-woo :boo-woo :boo-woo :boo-woo :boo-woo :boo-woo :boo-woo Don't cry too much, the Mutts will find someone else to waste the money on. :mischief
December 9, 200421 yr I'm real bitter Al Leiter is gone. Excuse me while I go cry some more. 630461[/snapback] Can't blame you. Leiter is a classy guy, and great to have around the club house.
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