July 16, 200521 yr I don't understand how the Marlins begin talking to Dontrelle who can't leave for at least 4 more years, yet they haven't even contacted Burnett who is a free agent next year. Also, the Marlins should not sign Cabs to a deal now. He is locked up cheaply for 5 years; there is no reason to sign him to a big deal. 858079[/snapback] First, Dontrelle is much better than Burnett and is the most polished 23 year old pitcher in baseball. Second, Cabrera is not locked up cheaply for 5 years. He's locked up cheaply for next year, then he will become arbitration eligible, which basically means the Marlins will almost certainly have to pay him at least in the $8-10 million/year range.
July 16, 200521 yr I'm surprised the Marlins haven't done more to get some of these young guys into contracts for a few years...Cabs, Willis, Beckett, etc.
July 16, 200521 yr First and foremost we should lock up Cabs for a LONG, LONG, LONG time. 10 years $100 mill, perhaps... :mischief2 858040[/snapback] That's a hell of a contract. You're probably just as cut throat as Boras is. :mischief 858059[/snapback] 10 million a year for a young great ballplayer like Cabrera is nothing...welcome to 2005. 858065[/snapback] Well for this team it is. But if they are as committed to the future as they say they are, it shouldn't be anything.
July 16, 200521 yr i agree...great news and lets sign cabs to a very long deal...even if most of the money is backloaded and comes later in his contract...but come on FO lets get this done 858045[/snapback] yep cabrera and willis are a MUST to sign to long-term deals
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