Cubs sign Lilly

Dan · 12-06-2006, 08:24 PM

YankeeMike · 12-07-2006, 09:53 AM

He's not worth $10 mil/year

Timmer · 12-08-2006, 01:08 AM

Now they're laying out $9 million per over 3 years for Jason Marquis, according to MLB.com.

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/a...2006&fext=.jsp

Where are the Cubs getting the money? Especially after the Sori signing.

Timmer · 12-09-2006, 01:15 PM

They're paying Soriano $17 million per for 8 years (8years!!!), Lilly 10 mill per for 4, Marquis 9 1/3 mill per for 3. After the Sori signing, I didn't think the Little Bears had the money left to get pitching. But I guess you can spread it around like peanut butter when you're selling the club and someone else will be on the hook.

These guys have made three high-dollar, high-profile signings this offseason and the Dodgers have made 5 (plus one of their own free agents from last year whom they re-signed this winter.) How come neither of those teams is accused of trying to buy a pennant?

Dan · 12-09-2006, 01:47 PM

The Cubs also officially signed Jason Marquis today. Big spenders.

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Timmer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,881	Now they're laying out $9 million per over 3 years for Jason Marquis, according to MLB.com. http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/a...2006&fext=.jsp Where are the Cubs getting the money? Especially after the Sori signing. Last edited by Timmer; 12-09-2006 at 01:14 PM.

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YankeeMike Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 28	He's not worth $10 mil/year

12-09-2006, 01:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Timmer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,881	They're paying Soriano $17 million per for 8 years (8years!!!), Lilly 10 mill per for 4, Marquis 9 1/3 mill per for 3. After the Sori signing, I didn't think the Little Bears had the money left to get pitching. But I guess you can spread it around like peanut butter when you're selling the club and someone else will be on the hook. These guys have made three high-dollar, high-profile signings this offseason and the Dodgers have made 5 (plus one of their own free agents from last year whom they re-signed this winter.) How come neither of those teams is accused of trying to buy a pennant?

12-09-2006, 01:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dan Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 256	The Cubs also officially signed Jason Marquis today. Big spenders.