Ramp Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 rumor has it that he is an Angel.... around the tune of 4 years $48mil wtf are they smoking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer_fran Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 holy s*** they overpaid big time. I'm guessing they won't have the money to be a player for Vlad now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJC Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 let em have him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMLinkinPark Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Vlad in 04 Marlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckettPierreFan21 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 :thumbdown It's not gonna happen, White Sox offered him arbitration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJC Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 that doesnt matter Amiga, all that does is give them some draft picks WHEN he signs with the Angels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted December 9, 2003 Author Share Posted December 9, 2003 :thumbdown It's not gonna happen, White Sox offered him arbitration. its going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckettPierreFan21 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 If it does happen, then I hope he loses weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperAngels Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 AP NewsBreak: Colon close to deal with Angels By NANCY ARMOUR, AP Sports Writer December 8, 2003 CHICAGO (AP) -- Bartolo Colon was close to an agreement with the Anaheim Angels, The Associated Press learned Monday, a contract that would give the team one of the top pitchers on the free-agent market. While neither Colon nor the Angels discussed the talks Monday, both Anaheim and the Chicago White Sox believed the right-hander was on the verge of a deal with Anaheim, said two baseball officials who were familiar with details of Colon's negotiations with the two teams. The pair spoke on the condition of anonymity. Anaheim offered a $48 million, four-year contract, one of the officials said. Once a preliminary agreement is reached, the right-hander still must pass a physical. Colon's agent, Mitch Frankel, did not return several telephone calls from The Associated Press. Angels spokesman Bill Stoneman refused to confirm or deny talks. ``We've been more active this offseason than last,'' Stoneman said. ``We're still trying to get some other things done. In terms of what they are, we're only going to comment on that stuff once we do have something that we announce publicly.'' The Angels could be dealing again if the Alex Rodriguez-Manny Ramirez trade goes through. Five-time All-Star shortstop Nomar Garciaparra would be out of a job, and it's believed the Red Sox could trade him to the Angels for a pitcher, possibly Jarrod Washburn, or second baseman Adam Kennedy. The Chicago White Sox badly wanted Colon back, with general manager Ken Williams offering a three-year contract worth a reported $36 million -- the largest ever for a White Sox pitcher. But Colon rejected the offer in October. Though the White Sox offered Colon arbitration Sunday night, Williams seemed resigned Monday to losing the 20-game winner. Asked if he was still negotiating with Colon, Williams said no, but didn't rule out the possibility. Asked if he was optimistic talks would happen, Williams said, ``no.'' Colon has until Dec. 19 to accept or reject the arbitration offer. If he signs elsewhere, the White Sox would get a compensatory draft pick. Colon was only 15-13 with a 3.87 ERA this year, but he's coveted for his durability and consistency. He's a 20-game winner who has reached double-digit victories in six straight seasons. He pitched a career-high nine complete games this year, and was second in the AL with 242 innings. His 173 strikeouts also ranked in the top 10. In seven seasons with Cleveland, Montreal and Chicago, the 30-year-old Colon is 100-62 with a 3.86 ERA. AP Sports Writers Ronald Blum in New York and John Nadel in Los Angeles contributed to this report. Updated on Monday, Dec 8, 2003 7:03 pm EST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperAngels Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Colon just has to pass the physical exam tomorrow and the deal will be announced! :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup :hat :hat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckettPierreFan21 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Colon just has to pass the physical exam tomorrow and the deal will be announced! Super, this Colon thing is getting me worried. :confused I want them to keep Washburn, he's their only lefty SP, I think they still need him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJC Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Colon passing a physical? i hope they dont test his cholesterol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest marlins02 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Colon passing a physical? i hope they dont test his cholesterol... damn cholesterol test might screw him :shifty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pubes Beinfest Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 ramp this is old news and colon is like at 280 now right? lol in his 20 game season in 2002 he was like 235 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted December 9, 2003 Author Share Posted December 9, 2003 ramp this is old news really? considering that he just "signed" today, not sure how this is old news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJC Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 It Doesnt Matter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaq-Man Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 guys, i'm sorry, but the title of this thread just reeks of another meaning... :unsure : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest marlins02 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 well he still has to pass his physical so the title kinda makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 4 years 48 million?? Good God are they overpaying for a guy that was barely above .500 with an era over 4 last year. You can have him Angels, my guys the white sox have no use for him for that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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