Peavy's nice, but giving up that much to trade within the division isn't worth it, in my opinion.
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Peavy's nice, but giving up that much to trade within the division isn't worth it, in my opinion.
Just say no to Peavy unless you can get him in a three-way deal. Our best years are ahead of us so let the youngsters keep playing - they will figure out how to come through as losing to Philly couldn't have tasted very good.
Dump fatboy (Penny) and let Nomah, Kent walk. Resign Furcal and Manny and go after CC and all will be well.
Listen to this man!Quote:
Originally Posted by roenick
That could potentially be around 50 mil + per....Quote:
Originally Posted by roenick
Too much for an owner who seemed to be pinching da pennies last year.
You do realize that the Dodgers had the 2nd highest payroll in the NL right?Quote:
Originally Posted by sarf
McCourt drew the line because of Flanders reckless spending.
Here is what McCourt said earlier today on 710
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Dodgers owner Frank McCourt in an interview with KSPN-AM (710) and discussed the possibility of re-signing Manny Ramirez, saying he was "hopeful," but also addressed comments that Ramirez and agent Scott Boras has made.
Regarding Boras' claims that Ramirez "pays for himself" because of the added attendance and concessions sales:
"You'd have to sell a lot of wigs to try to pay those salaries, but that's not the point," McCourt said. "He helped us win. That's our goal. When you try to take it and parse it and say a player's paying for himself, it doesn't make a lot of sense."
McCourt also took notice of comments Ramirez has made, talking about going to the highest bidder and joking that his salary should rise along with gas prices:
"We're definitely interested in bringing the player back," McCourt said. "I hope I've made that as clear as I possibly can, but I'm also aware of comments the players has made. He's entitled to go where he wants. And I was there guys, I saw how our fans embraced Manny. Personally, he played great, he seemed very happy to me."
Yes I know that, but I don't think our budget will be the same next year. We didn't even pay for Manny last year. Those 3 players mentioned will be between 50-60 million, if we get lucky and Boras doesn't try to **** us over. I believe around 55+ is coming off the books, but we also need another starter and we have a hole at 3rd base. I'm just guessing here, but that's like a 130-150 million dollar team salary. So, I'm just doubting that we get near that...Quote:
Originally Posted by KingsJohn/Obediah
I've been surprised about how much money the Dodgers have spent, but McCourt IS a cheapskate.Quote:
Originally Posted by KingsJohn/Obediah
When was the last time the Dodgers asked for money and were willing to add in top prospects in order to complete deal?
McCourt's cheapeness cost us Carlos Santana. Something the Dodgers will rue for a long time.
Manny update. Not a surprise that the Dodgers are willing to go higher in salary if the years are shorter a la Schmidt, Furcal, Andruw. I'd guess that they would have to add in performance based options that would trigger at reasonable levels. Boras won't go for this unless he gets a quick read on the market that no one is willing to go beyond 3-4 years.
The Dodgers are*hoping to keep star outfielder*Manny Ramirez - 2008 MLB Playoffs - SI.com
Conceivably, there might not be much of a market for Manny. You figure Boston is obviously out of it, so that really only leaves the Yankees, Dodgers, Mets, and Angels as other potential suitors for Manny...Quote:
Originally Posted by Frolov24
If the Yankees want Manny, they'll get him, they have a ton of money to spend and Hank will be looking to make a splash I think. But they might be looking at huge salaries for CC and Teixera.
I hate to say it but the best spot for Manny is the Angels. Yea, Manny's defense is brutal and so is Vlad's so one of them would have to DH but there is large Latino contingent in that clubhouse and Manny would fit in well there.
We'll see what happens, but I don't think all hope is lost with Manny. A lot depends on what the Yankees want to do.
I think Manny ends up a Met. I would kill to have him back thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by ASUcruz
