Igawa - Page 2

JFromSeattle · November 28th, 2006, 04:10 PM

Rotoworld is saying the Yanks have the top bid.

Rotoworld

Ugh.

Wiggen · November 28th, 2006, 06:13 PM

Looks like I hit the $25 million figure on the nose. Lunacy.

JasonAChurchill · November 28th, 2006, 07:04 PM

It may even be as much as 27 or 28. So ridiculous.

The Iceman Cometh · November 28th, 2006, 10:20 PM

I know this isn't purely a retaliation move, but come on...

Slica · November 28th, 2006, 10:29 PM

Anyone else worried that this is going to lead to a major downfall for baseball?

You have to think in a few years, if some teams dont have good drafts, they're going to pay by being sold or whatever.

Im very sick of these contracts. The M's have been a major payroll team the last few years, and you know its bad when even they are having a hard time getting anything done.

Free Agency has turned into a Yankees, Mets, Red Yanx, Dodgers, Angels, Giants affair. Almost every marquee free agent heads there. Mariners, Rangers, Astros, and the Braves are the most recent teams that look like they're heading into the other pack.

Im not a genius on the economics and stuff, but thats my opinion. Maybe the luxury tax is too high?

Goose · November 29th, 2006, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Goose

I agree with Chris, he looks like he might be one of the few good deals in this market.

Swing and a miss!

I don't think this will lead to the downfall of baseball. It may lead to the downfall of some of the teams handing out these contracts, but thats their own faults.

Lamda · November 29th, 2006, 02:00 AM

it seems more that now FA for most teams is almost a luxury that comes around every few years. A team in their FA year blows a lot of money and signs some big people (beltre/sexson). Then in the years following it's harder to get things done. Next year Ichiro will be a FA. With the contracts this year do think he would continue at his 11-12mill/year deal or will he ask for 15+ per year?

Jim Potable · November 29th, 2006, 03:42 AM

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Looks like I hit the $25 million figure on the nose. Lunacy.

Yeah, good call, Wiggen. I'd remembered that as we had exchanged a couple of comments about things possibly being out of whack. As we all seemed to agree here five days ago, Boston's posting fee for Matsuzaka sort of set the tone. Even if it had been at $40M, it would have been over the top. Not to mention the wild contracts handed out to many MLB FAs so far this off season. A symptom of a FA market lacking starting pitchers as well, I would guess.

As a long time Tigers fan, I wish Igawa good luck if he signs. I'm sure he will sign. Tellem and the Yanks have a nice relationship. As a long time Yankee hater, I hope he, uh... I cannot hope he struggles. It's just time for me to forget about him.

As for Ichiro asking for $15M per... at a glance, why not? But that sounds like a topic for a whole new thread.

November 28th, 2006, 06:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
Wiggen Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,230	Sometimes even a blind pig finds the corn cob. Looks like I hit the $25 million figure on the nose. Lunacy.

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JFromSeattle Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 11	Rotoworld is saying the Yanks have the top bid. Rotoworld Ugh.

November 28th, 2006, 07:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
JasonAChurchill Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 154	It may even be as much as 27 or 28. So ridiculous.

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The Iceman Cometh Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 176	I know this isn't purely a retaliation move, but come on...

November 28th, 2006, 10:29 PM	#20 (permalink)
Slica Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 168	Anyone else worried that this is going to lead to a major downfall for baseball? You have to think in a few years, if some teams dont have good drafts, they're going to pay by being sold or whatever. Im very sick of these contracts. The M's have been a major payroll team the last few years, and you know its bad when even they are having a hard time getting anything done. Free Agency has turned into a Yankees, Mets, Red Yanx, Dodgers, Angels, Giants affair. Almost every marquee free agent heads there. Mariners, Rangers, Astros, and the Braves are the most recent teams that look like they're heading into the other pack. Im not a genius on the economics and stuff, but thats my opinion. Maybe the luxury tax is too high?

November 29th, 2006, 02:00 AM	#22 (permalink)
Lamda Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Redmond Posts: 42	it seems more that now FA for most teams is almost a luxury that comes around every few years. A team in their FA year blows a lot of money and signs some big people (beltre/sexson). Then in the years following it's harder to get things done. Next year Ichiro will be a FA. With the contracts this year do think he would continue at his 11-12mill/year deal or will he ask for 15+ per year?