Phillies Sign Adam Eaton

Pasch · 11-27-2006, 04:44 PM

Met fan here, figured I'd share some not-yet-reprted news.

No link yet, but just reported on ESPNEWS, reportedly a 3 year deal worth $24 million.

Michael Kim (ESPN Anchor) followed by saying: "Well the Phillies really need pitchers and every pitcher they get is a pitcher the Mets don't get"

Not such a big loss for the Mets here, especially at that price. This could actually help us if it means the Phils will be less likely to break the bank for a Zito type pitcher.

EaglesFan · 11-27-2006, 06:30 PM

ESPN Link

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Free agent pitcher Adam Eaton has reached preliminary agreement on a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies worth more than $24 million, a baseball source told ESPN.com.

The contract includes a mutual option for a fourth year that could bring the overall package to more than $33 million, the source said. The agreement is contingent on Eaton passing a physical exam, and is expected to be announced by the club later this week.

A source told ESPN The Magazine's Amy Nelson that Eaton will make $6.875 million in 2007, $7.635 million in '08, and $8.5 million in '09. He has a $1 million signing bonus and there is a $500,000 buyout of the mutual option for 2010. There are incentives clauses for each year, with $250,000 for 200 innings pitched, and an extra $250,000 if he surpasses 220 each year. He will be in Philadelphia on Tuesday to take a physical.

If he wants to survive CBP, he better play like he did in 2003.

all4phillysportsfan · 11-27-2006, 07:36 PM

As long as he can stay healthy, this rotation looks pretty good.

Eaton, Moyer, Lieber, Myers, Hamels.

EaglesFan · 11-27-2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by all4phillysportsfan

As long as he can stay healthy, this rotation looks pretty good.

Eaton, Moyer, Lieber, Myers, Hamels.

Moyer scares me this year. I don't have too much confidence in him.

all4phillysportsfan · 11-27-2006, 09:25 PM

If anything I am concerned about Lieber because of his weight issues. I think Moyer will be ok. Myers and Hamels are gonna be our #1 and #2 pitchers next year.

fire_bettman · 11-27-2006, 11:22 PM

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Myers and Hamels are gonna be our #1 and #2 pitchers next year.

that scares the hell out of me esp myers as a #1

all4phillysportsfan · 11-28-2006, 07:12 AM

I think Myers is gonna have an awesome year next year. He pitched great for us at times this year and he needs to pitch very good for a longer period of time.

11-27-2006, 04:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pasch Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 16	Phillies Sign Adam Eaton Met fan here, figured I'd share some not-yet-reprted news. No link yet, but just reported on ESPNEWS, reportedly a 3 year deal worth $24 million. Michael Kim (ESPN Anchor) followed by saying: "Well the Phillies really need pitchers and every pitcher they get is a pitcher the Mets don't get" Not such a big loss for the Mets here, especially at that price. This could actually help us if it means the Phils will be less likely to break the bank for a Zito type pitcher.

11-27-2006, 07:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	As long as he can stay healthy, this rotation looks pretty good. Eaton, Moyer, Lieber, Myers, Hamels. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

11-27-2006, 09:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	If anything I am concerned about Lieber because of his weight issues. I think Moyer will be ok. Myers and Hamels are gonna be our #1 and #2 pitchers next year. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

11-28-2006, 07:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	I think Myers is gonna have an awesome year next year. He pitched great for us at times this year and he needs to pitch very good for a longer period of time. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.