July 16, 200521 yr I hope he does well If the Yanks are paying 2 milliong(guess) I would be more than happy
July 16, 200521 yr So I am guessing Al leiter will start tomorrow against boston? 858160[/snapback] :wow I feel bad for him now
July 16, 200521 yr Watch him pitch amazing for them. 858051[/snapback] Mark Wiley >>>>>> Mel Stottlemyre 858057[/snapback] I'm not sure if you're being a jerk or sarcastic or what, but a coach's impact varies from player to player 858150[/snapback] Why am I being a jerk? I think that if he couldnt get it to work in Florida, then I dont think Mel is going to help him any in New York.... Pull a Gary Williams and get wasted or something...rid yourself of the pent up anger.
July 16, 200521 yr The Yankees have agreed on a deal to buy Al Leiter from the Marlins, Newsday reports. MLB.com is still saying another player is involved in the deal, but according to Newsday, it's a cash transaction, with the Yankees sending about $250,000 to Florida and paying about $150,000 of what the left-handed is still owed this season. The deal is expected to become official today, allowing the Yankees to start Leiter tomorrow against the Red Sox. Jul. 16 - 12:11 pm et Source: Newsday This is odd. What is the difference between paying Al $150k and the Marlins $250k or paying Al $400k?
July 16, 200521 yr The Yankees have agreed on a deal to buy Al Leiter from the Marlins, Newsday reports. MLB.com is still saying another player is involved in the deal, but according to Newsday, it's a cash transaction, with the Yankees sending about $250,000 to Florida and paying about $150,000 of what the left-handed is still owed this season. The deal is expected to become official today, allowing the Yankees to start Leiter tomorrow against the Red Sox. Jul. 16 - 12:11 pm et Source: Newsday This is odd. What is the difference between paying Al $150k and the Marlins $250k or paying Al $400k? 858199[/snapback] Well, Al gets $1 million this year, (plus $250k for Leiter's Landing but let's not include that), so with roughly half a season left, that's $500k owed to him this year. If the Marlins cut him completely he's owed that $500k but if another picks him up they pay $150k (half the MLB minimum), so the net cost to the Marlins is $350k this year. So in effect the Yankees are paying the Marlins $100k less than what he's owed for the rest of the season by the Marlins. The Marlins would still be on the hook for the remainder due him in the out years (2006-2008).
July 16, 200521 yr Good to see him land on his feet, so to speak. And getting ANYTHING for him is great.
July 16, 200521 yr ESPN.com is reporting it, and Al -is- starting for them tomorrow apparently. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2109484
July 16, 200521 yr Not you Lane, but the article is clearly flawed as the writer doesn't understand, or have knowledge of the deferred compensation contract that Leiter and the Marlins entered into.
July 16, 200521 yr It would of been nice to keep Leiter around as a cousultant for the young pitching staff, Id like to see him back next year as a coach or something...but GOOD LUCK Mr. Leiter..I think he would make an excellent pitching coach, just like how Ozzie Guillen has made one as well
July 16, 200521 yr I'd like to wish him well....but not on that team. I'll root for him to pitch 6-7 strong innings every start...and have the Yankee bullpen blow every game he pitches.
July 16, 200521 yr I was shocked at first, and it really sounded like a desperation move by the Yankees. But when I saw how little the Yankees are going to pay him I wouldn't be surprised to see him as a short term rental until Pavano, Wright and Brown come off the DL. Expect Al to be released again once that happens.
July 16, 200521 yr It would of been nice to keep Leiter around as a cousultant for the young pitching staff, Id like to see him back next year as a coach or something...but GOOD LUCK Mr. Leiter..I think he would make an excellent pitching coach, just like how Ozzie Guillen has made one as well 858225[/snapback] Ozzie Guillen was 3rd base coach with the Marlins. He is now the manager of the White Sox. :blink:
July 16, 200521 yr just announced during the yanks bosox game today. HELL YEAH! hes prob starting tmw night the guys on fox said. anyone know if they took all of his salary and what we got in return?
July 16, 200521 yr Oh..And the game is on ESPN tomorrow :mischief2 This will be an interesting game to watch
July 16, 200521 yr From MLB.com: MLB.com has been told the Florida Marlins and the New York Yankees have reached agreement on a deal to be announced Saturday that would send Leiter to the Yankees for a player to be named. Leiter, 39, was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Thursday. The team had 10 days to release or trade the left-hander, who was 3-7, 6.64 ERA this year as a starter and reliever. Leiter signed a one-year, $8 million contract with the Marlins. The Yankees are believed to be picking up part of his salary, but the Marlins will be responsible for the bulk of his contract.
July 16, 200521 yr Anyone watching the game notice the Yanks' projected starters for the next 4 games, as shown during the broadcast? Sunday: TBA (Leiter) Monday: TBA Tuesday: Mussina Wednesday: TBA That's quite a rotation they've got there... :thumbup
July 16, 200521 yr I'd like to wish him well....but not on that team. I'll root for him to pitch 6-7 strong innings every start...and have the Yankee bullpen blow every game he pitches. 858229[/snapback] Same here. I'm with you on this one. I'd love to see him do well, but I don't want that to translate into more wins for the Yanks.
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