October 28, 200322 yr Obviously Loria doesn't have the type of money Wayne H had. But he does have the money to gamble a bit doesnt he?
October 28, 200322 yr Interesting ideas. I like the idea of trading for Nick Johnson, but I don't think we could get Soriano too and I don't think we really want/need him. I like Castillo or someone else in his mold in 2B and in the 2 hole. I don't think theres anyway we get Vlad, much less Vlad and Pudge. But if it happens great. Heres my roster thoughts: CF - Juan Pierre - $2.3 2B - Luis Castillo - $6.0 C - Pudge - $13.0 3B - Miguel Cabrebra - $0.3 LF - Jeff Conine - $3.0 1B - Nick Johnson - $3.0 RF - Someone Young and Cheap - $3.0 SS - Alex Gonzalez - $3.0 BENCH - $5.0 million SP - Beckett - $2.1 SP - Penny - $2.8 SP - Pavano - $2.5 SP - Willis - $0.4 SP - Burnett - $2.5 CL - Urbina - $4.5 SET - Fox - $1.0 SET - Looper - $2.5 REST - 3 more, $3.0 FLEXABILITY = $3.6 - can be used on the bullpen, bench, etc. Probably would best be used in getting a cheap 4-5 starter to bridge to AJ and a lefty in the bullpen. TOTAL = $65.0 TRADE BAIT = Lowell, Lee, and Redman. -Lowell for Johnson and prospects (if you could throw in Lee and get Soriano for RF go for it) -Lee for someone young and cheap in RF or 3B (Cabs provides flexability) -Redman for spare parts on the bench or bullpen im pretty sure that first of all....pierre doesnt make that much second castillo will get more than that not sure about your bullpen figures either
October 28, 200322 yr crazier things have happened We just won the WS. :w00t I was going to post that same thing, until I saw you already did.
October 28, 200322 yr Author Juan Pierre OF FLA Signed Mar 2002 - 4 years/$7.5M 2002: $0.5M (+$0.4M signing bonus) 2003: $0.9M 2004: $2.3M 2005: $3.4M -Total value of deal can reach $12.75M with incentives
October 28, 200322 yr im pretty sure that first of all....pierre doesnt make that much second castillo will get more than that not sure about your bullpen figures either The figures are from Ramp, he's always pretty accurate and they're right around the estimates floating around so I think they're great to work with. I don't see where all this outrageous free agent salary predictions are coming from. The economic scene is worse this year than it was last year.
October 28, 200322 yr I See Vlads only 15+ mil Offer coming from the Yanks or Baltimore I think Most teams will try to get him in the 10-15 Mil Range
October 28, 200322 yr getting up there? He's one of the best bargains in baseball at that price. If Castillo is worth $7.5 according to some, one wonders what Pierre would be worth as a free agent.
October 28, 200322 yr getting up there? He's one of the best bargains in baseball at that price. If Castillo is worth $7.5 according to some, one wonders what Pierre would be worth as a free agent. Pierre doesn't play as good a CF as Luis does 2B. Luis hits for higher average, and from both sides of the plate. His OBP is also about 30 points higher, respectively. Not to mention his two consecutive All-Star appearences. But Luis will not get more than $6 Mill a year anywhere.
October 28, 200322 yr getting up there? He's one of the best bargains in baseball at that price. If Castillo is worth $7.5 according to some, one wonders what Pierre would be worth as a free agent. I'm trying to say that when he reaches FA im sure he'll make some good money
October 28, 200322 yr we can keep Luis for under $5m a year. if he is offered more then that... bye bye
October 28, 200322 yr Pierre doesn't play as good a CF as Luis does 2B. Luis hits for higher average, and from both sides of the plate. His OBP is also about 30 points higher, respectively. Not to mention his two consecutive All-Star appearences. But Luis will not get more than $6 Mill a year anywhere. I never said Pierre was worth as much or more than Castillo, but he's not far behind, that was my point. I think Castillo's ceiling is $6. The economy is worse now than it was last year, prices will stay down. Pudge won't get over 12-13 IMO.
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