Zaun re-signed???

danjulien · 11-27-2006, 09:35 PM

It appears that Zaun is on the verge of re-signing with the Jays. No word on Barajas...

Ultimate · 11-27-2006, 09:55 PM

This is surprising. I can't see them keeping both catchers, but you never know it could happen. Maybe the Barajas deal falls through since its not finalzied. Which would be fine by me Zaun is a good fit.

fmradioguy · 11-27-2006, 10:40 PM

It sounds like there was a snag in the negotiations with Barajas. JP wanted to get the catching situation resolved before the winter meetings. I'm sure he would have preferred Barajas but if it fell through, he had to do something.

Ultimate · 11-27-2006, 10:51 PM

I don't think he preferred Barajas, as he initially offered Zaun a better deal than he did Barajas.

TrueBlueJay · 11-27-2006, 11:07 PM

this is too weird!

danjulien · 11-27-2006, 11:11 PM

It's really weird...I'm trying to keep up over at BVTN...
It seems like...
Barajas no showed the physical and fired his agent; two possible causes at this point, did not like the money being offered or did not like that he would NOT be the starter after all.
Zaun was contacted and now the Jays are in negotiations and close to signing him.
Jeff Blair says that:
"One of these guys is going to be the Blue Jays catcher," a source close to negotiations said late Monday night.

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

What a crazy turn of events. But I've got to tell you, I do feel a lot better having old Zaunie back behind the plate. Barajas was just fine and dandy but Zaun was my #1 choice. He is a good fit on this team and in the clubhouse too.

MapleLeafBlueJayBoy · 11-28-2006, 09:20 AM

It is a done deal, Zaun is returning, 2 years 7.25 million with a vesting option for a third year based on games played.

http://www.globesports.com/servlet/s...sBaseball/home

gojays2007 · 11-28-2006, 09:36 AM

Breaking news: Barajas DID accept the contract afterall, 2 yr 7M and JP has told Zaun that he won't be returning despite agreeing to a verbal contract.
Just Kidding.

MapleLeafBlueJayBoy · 11-28-2006, 09:39 AM

:eek

TrueBlueJay · 11-28-2006, 10:53 AM

Its official, 2 yrs, 7.25 M

Overpaid.

We spend $2 million more over the 2 years than we were going to have Barajas for. I wonder what REALLY happened?

I would rather have Barajas, but its not like I'll lose any sleep over this. Bottom line is our catching is a weakness.

MapleLeafBlueJayBoy · 11-28-2006, 11:55 AM

You've got to be kidding me right.

TheShaker99 · 11-28-2006, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danjulien

It appears that Zaun is on the verge of re-signing with the Jays. No word on Barajas...

UUggghhh

TrueBlueJay · 11-28-2006, 03:36 PM

I could steal 2nd off Zaun wearing a pair of Dutch clogs.

Escobar · 11-28-2006, 07:29 PM

I had originally wanted Zaun and glad we were able to retain his services. We always knew he was a clubhouse guy, but during the Shea fiasco he really won me over. He definitely very well spoken leader who understands the ins and out of the game.

11-27-2006, 09:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
danjulien Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 20	Zaun re-signed??? It appears that Zaun is on the verge of re-signing with the Jays. No word on Barajas... __________________ baseball views from the North

11-27-2006, 11:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
danjulien Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 20	It's really weird...I'm trying to keep up over at BVTN... It seems like... Barajas no showed the physical and fired his agent; two possible causes at this point, did not like the money being offered or did not like that he would NOT be the starter after all. Zaun was contacted and now the Jays are in negotiations and close to signing him. Jeff Blair says that: "One of these guys is going to be the Blue Jays catcher," a source close to negotiations said late Monday night. __________________ baseball views from the North

11-27-2006, 09:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ultimate Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 116	This is surprising. I can't see them keeping both catchers, but you never know it could happen. Maybe the Barajas deal falls through since its not finalzied. Which would be fine by me Zaun is a good fit.

11-27-2006, 10:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
fmradioguy Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 18	It sounds like there was a snag in the negotiations with Barajas. JP wanted to get the catching situation resolved before the winter meetings. I'm sure he would have preferred Barajas but if it fell through, he had to do something.

11-27-2006, 10:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ultimate Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 116	I don't think he preferred Barajas, as he initially offered Zaun a better deal than he did Barajas.

11-27-2006, 11:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
TrueBlueJay Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 174	this is too weird!

11-28-2006, 12:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
MapleLeafBlueJayBoy Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 26	What a crazy turn of events. But I've got to tell you, I do feel a lot better having old Zaunie back behind the plate. Barajas was just fine and dandy but Zaun was my #1 choice. He is a good fit on this team and in the clubhouse too.

11-28-2006, 09:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
MapleLeafBlueJayBoy Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 26	It is a done deal, Zaun is returning, 2 years 7.25 million with a vesting option for a third year based on games played. http://www.globesports.com/servlet/s...sBaseball/home

11-28-2006, 09:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
gojays2007 Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 177	Breaking news: Barajas DID accept the contract afterall, 2 yr 7M and JP has told Zaun that he won't be returning despite agreeing to a verbal contract. Just Kidding.

11-28-2006, 09:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
MapleLeafBlueJayBoy Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 26	:eek

11-28-2006, 10:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
TrueBlueJay Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 174	Its official, 2 yrs, 7.25 M Overpaid. We spend $2 million more over the 2 years than we were going to have Barajas for. I wonder what REALLY happened? I would rather have Barajas, but its not like I'll lose any sleep over this. Bottom line is our catching is a weakness.

11-28-2006, 11:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
MapleLeafBlueJayBoy Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 26	You've got to be kidding me right.

11-28-2006, 03:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
TrueBlueJay Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 174	I could steal 2nd off Zaun wearing a pair of Dutch clogs.

11-28-2006, 07:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
Escobar Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 13	I had originally wanted Zaun and glad we were able to retain his services. We always knew he was a clubhouse guy, but during the Shea fiasco he really won me over. He definitely very well spoken leader who understands the ins and out of the game.