Schmidt About to Sign with Dodgers

The Iceman Cometh · December 6th, 2006, 11:43 AM

Per the boys at U.S.S. Mariner. 3 years, 15.5 mil/year.

This is big time. What should the M's do now?

With Bavasi on the hotseat, this could get messy real quick. Let's hope the front office keeps a level head.

supersuicidedoll · December 6th, 2006, 11:45 AM

WE TRied.

Ugh.

Goose · December 6th, 2006, 12:08 PM

Something tells me that Mariners wouldn't of let Schmidt go this easily if they didn't have something else on the verge.

If the Sea-Atl-SF trade goes down as a result. Then this news is all kinds of awesome.

Besides, thats twice now that Schmidt has said he was either going to sign with us, or wanted to sign with us and then signed with somebody else.

Screw Jason Schmidt.

The Iceman Cometh · December 6th, 2006, 12:42 PM

I don't blame Schmidtty all that much. He signed for more money than he deserves, although I expected him to get the 4th year.

If the Hudson deal goes down I'll be cool with it.

Or something comparable.

FED · December 6th, 2006, 02:46 PM

SCREW JASON SCHMIDT! He shoulda just mentioned from the very beginning that it was all about the money. He got all us M's fans excited for nothing. I'm starting to worry that John Thomson is our backup plan, cause who's left...? Zito...? Riiight.

edddgar · December 6th, 2006, 04:40 PM

I wasn't too worried about signing Schmidt. The rumor yesterday was that the Mariners were no longer interested because the Dodgers were willing to offer so much.

The Iceman Cometh · December 8th, 2006, 11:45 AM

Quote:

I'm starting to worry that John Thomson is our backup plan

I wish that were true, son... I wish that were true.

lastexit · December 8th, 2006, 02:28 PM

Schmidt is on the downslope so signing him would've meant paying for past performance. He'd also be switching leagues. I suspect that was a major factor for him as well.

The Iceman Cometh · December 8th, 2006, 05:11 PM

Bavasi stated that he suspects Schmidt never intended to switch leagues.

While I recognize that we need a pitcher with his abilities, even on the downslope, my mind has yet to wrap itself around the concept of paying 17 million/year for anyone who is not likely to win the Cy Young.

December 6th, 2006, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
The Iceman Cometh Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 176	Schmidt About to Sign with Dodgers Per the boys at U.S.S. Mariner. 3 years, 15.5 mil/year. This is big time. What should the M's do now? With Bavasi on the hotseat, this could get messy real quick. Let's hope the front office keeps a level head.

December 6th, 2006, 12:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Goose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aberdeen,Wa Posts: 1,190	Something tells me that Mariners wouldn't of let Schmidt go this easily if they didn't have something else on the verge. If the Sea-Atl-SF trade goes down as a result. Then this news is all kinds of awesome. Besides, thats twice now that Schmidt has said he was either going to sign with us, or wanted to sign with us and then signed with somebody else. Screw Jason Schmidt. __________________ http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/843...idensigfd9.png

December 6th, 2006, 11:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
supersuicidedoll New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 7	WE TRied. Ugh.

December 6th, 2006, 12:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Iceman Cometh Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 176	I don't blame Schmidtty all that much. He signed for more money than he deserves, although I expected him to get the 4th year. If the Hudson deal goes down I'll be cool with it. Or something comparable.

December 6th, 2006, 02:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
FED Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 11	SCREW JASON SCHMIDT! He shoulda just mentioned from the very beginning that it was all about the money. He got all us M's fans excited for nothing. I'm starting to worry that John Thomson is our backup plan, cause who's left...? Zito...? Riiight.

December 6th, 2006, 04:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
edddgar Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 51	I wasn't too worried about signing Schmidt. The rumor yesterday was that the Mariners were no longer interested because the Dodgers were willing to offer so much.

December 8th, 2006, 02:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
lastexit Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SF Posts: 88	Schmidt is on the downslope so signing him would've meant paying for past performance. He'd also be switching leagues. I suspect that was a major factor for him as well.

December 8th, 2006, 05:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
The Iceman Cometh Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 176	Bavasi stated that he suspects Schmidt never intended to switch leagues. While I recognize that we need a pitcher with his abilities, even on the downslope, my mind has yet to wrap itself around the concept of paying 17 million/year for anyone who is not likely to win the Cy Young.