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xavier mcdaniel

David Freese, maybe says the Daily News:

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseb ... -1.1515663

Bronx Bombers

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Major League Baseball is withdrawing its proposal for a new bidding system with Japan, making it uncertain whether prized pitcher Masahiro Tanaka will be on the market this offseason.

MLB Chief Operating Officer Rob Manfred said Japanese officials had not acted quickly enough on MLB’s proposal for a new agreement and that a new proposal will be forwarded.

Manfred said MLB owners were concerned that bidding under the old system had raised prices to a level many clubs could not afford.

Tanaka, a 25-year-old right-hander, went a 24-0 with a 1.27 ERA during the regular season for the Rakuten Golden Eagles of Japan’s Pacific League.

Without an agreement, Japanese players would not be able to sign with MLB until they had nine years of service time and could become free agents.

Fuck this would suck :fp:

Cliffy6745

Bronx Bombers wrote:

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Major League Baseball is withdrawing its proposal for a new bidding system with Japan, making it uncertain whether prized pitcher Masahiro Tanaka will be on the market this offseason.

MLB Chief Operating Officer Rob Manfred said Japanese officials had not acted quickly enough on MLB’s proposal for a new agreement and that a new proposal will be forwarded.

Manfred said MLB owners were concerned that bidding under the old system had raised prices to a level many clubs could not afford.

Tanaka, a 25-year-old right-hander, went a 24-0 with a 1.27 ERA during the regular season for the Rakuten Golden Eagles of Japan’s Pacific League.

Without an agreement, Japanese players would not be able to sign with MLB until they had nine years of service time and could become free agents.

Fuck this would suck :fp:

Any idea where this stands?

Sounds like they are talking to Cano this week. Going to be an interesting couple months coming up.

Cliffy6745

xavier mcdaniel wrote:

David Freese, maybe says the Daily News:

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseb ... -1.1515663

No thanks.

Bronx Bombers

Cliffy6745 wrote:

Bronx Bombers wrote:

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Major League Baseball is withdrawing its proposal for a new bidding system with Japan, making it uncertain whether prized pitcher Masahiro Tanaka will be on the market this offseason.

MLB Chief Operating Officer Rob Manfred said Japanese officials had not acted quickly enough on MLB’s proposal for a new agreement and that a new proposal will be forwarded.

Manfred said MLB owners were concerned that bidding under the old system had raised prices to a level many clubs could not afford.

Tanaka, a 25-year-old right-hander, went a 24-0 with a 1.27 ERA during the regular season for the Rakuten Golden Eagles of Japan’s Pacific League.

Without an agreement, Japanese players would not be able to sign with MLB until they had nine years of service time and could become free agents.

Fuck this would suck :fp:

Any idea where this stands?

Sounds like they are talking to Cano this week. Going to be an interesting couple months coming up.

Looks like no change to the system hopefully the posting will take place soon. I still think the yanks are going to get him but dodgers could easily bid 100mm so this is no sure thing.

In other news looks like JayZ is trying to get the mets in on cano

http://m.nydailynews.com/1.1521605

Bronx Bombers

NEW YORK -- General manager Sandy Alderson acknowledged meeting with Jay Z and his associates about free agent Robinson Cano on Monday night but portrayed the likelihood of the New York Mets signing the second baseman as virtually nil.

Marchand Jay Z and CAA appear desperate in their bid to get a record deal for Robinson Cano as the Yankees are standing strong, Andrew Marchand writes. Blog

"They requested a meeting," Alderson said Tuesday afternoon. "We had a nice dinner. They made a presentation. We talked generally. And that was it. As I said, we were approached."

Alderson, who was joined by Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon and assistant GM John Ricco at the dinner meeting, reiterated what he said last week at the GM meetings: The Mets already have one $100 million-plus contract with captain David Wright and are highly unlikely to add a second contract at that level -- much less a deal in the neighborhood Cano is seeking, which is reported to be $310 million.

"I had said last week that I didn't foresee contracts in the $100 million range for the Mets this offseason," Alderson said. "I think that statement still pertains. On the other hand, we are committed to improving the team. And we will explore whatever possibilities arise, however remote the eventual outcome."

Alderson said no contract terms were discussed during the meeting, which also included Jay Z associate Brodie Van Wagenen.

"It was a well-prepared presentation designed to sell us and presumably other teams on Cano's value," Alderson said. "We certainly have a high regard for Robinson Cano as a player. So in that sense, the presentation was a little bit overdone.

"But, again, it was a very preliminary meeting. They're having, or hope to have, preliminary meetings with a number of different teams."

Word of the meeting leaked to media shortly after it took place, presumably to try to create pressure on the New York Yankees to increase their bidding to retain Cano. The Yankees have been averse to bidding against themselves.

Alderson said he calculated the fact that the Mets could be used for such a purpose into whether to accept Jay Z's invitation. Ultimately, Alderson decided that meeting the agent would be worthwhile.

"It wasn't terribly surprising that the fact of the meeting became known within minutes of dessert," Alderson said. "Yeah, we factored that in. On the other hand, there are very few things that you can expect to be kept confidential.

"I think you have to go into these situations with the understanding that at some point they will become public. But at the same time, we felt it would be useful enough for us to meet Jay Z and Brodie, whether it's in connection with Robinson Cano or some future client that they may have. So I'm not surprised it became public. And that certainly factored into our decision to have the meeting, but didn't deter us."

Alderson said Jay Z was active in pitching his client, not deferring to his baseball-tested colleagues.

"He was actively engaged," Alderson said. "… PowerPoint. Books. Pamphlets."

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_ ... inson-cano

at Jay Z trying to use the Mets for leverage he must be smoking crack again, even funnier is him comparing Robbie to MJ. Yankees should just wait it out and lowball him in the end no ones even going to come close to giving him 150.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseb ... -1.1521429

Champagne Breakfast

A-Rod storms out of hearing today. Not a fan of his at all and I 150% think it's his own damn fault for being in this situation in the first place. However, in the situation, I tend to agree with him and think its BS. Selig should have to at least make 1 appearance given the process.

Bronx Bombers

Champagne Breakfast wrote:

A-Rod storms out of hearing today. Not a fan of his at all and I 150% think it's his own damn fault for being in this situation in the first place. However, in the situation, I tend to agree with him and think its BS. Selig should have to at least make 1 appearance given the process.

Not surprising he won't testify under oath, that piece of shit is a bigger liar than Arod.

Wobbie

Bronx Bombers wrote:

Champagne Breakfast wrote:

A-Rod storms out of hearing today. Not a fan of his at all and I 150% think it's his own damn fault for being in this situation in the first place. However, in the situation, I tend to agree with him and think its BS. Selig should have to at least make 1 appearance given the process.

Not surprising he won't testify under oath, that piece of shit is a bigger liar than Arod.

I'd say they're about equal on the liar and POS scale.

Jearlpam0925

imalive wrote:

Bronx Bombers wrote:

Champagne Breakfast wrote:

A-Rod storms out of hearing today. Not a fan of his at all and I 150% think it's his own damn fault for being in this situation in the first place. However, in the situation, I tend to agree with him and think its BS. Selig should have to at least make 1 appearance given the process.

Not surprising he won't testify under oath, that piece of shit is a bigger liar than Arod.

I'd say they're about equal on the liar and POS scale.

...but not Bonds, though, right?

Cliffy6745

Fucking love it

Cliffy6745

Oh my god this is awesome

Fighting Hellfish

xavier mcdaniel wrote:

David Freese, maybe says the Daily News:

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseb ... -1.1515663

might be good if they can get him cheap off a bad year, and given his injury history. that said, I wouldnt give up anything of value for him

Wobbie

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

imalive wrote:

Bronx Bombers wrote:

Not surprising he won't testify under oath, that piece of shit is a bigger liar than Arod.

I'd say they're about equal on the liar and POS scale.

...but not Bonds, though, right?

I didn't think it was possible, but Barry is looking almost dignified when compared with Alex :shock:

Bronx Bombers

Peter Gammons on lupica today :fp:

“I’ve had people with the Yankees say this to me, he is just — he wants to blow up the world. You know, he’s like the marathon bombers,” Gammons said. “It’s just, he’s going to get them.”

Fighting Hellfish

looks like Brian McCann is a Yankee. Notofficial yet, but multiple reports they have agreed on a 5 year, $80-85 mill deal. I dont think of him a s a $17 mill a year player, and I hate to lose the draft pick if Mccann was offered arbitration. But this is the guy they needed this winter. Catcher was a black hole last year. beyond a majr upgrade both defensively, offensively and even as a clubhouse leader.

EdsonNascimento

Fighting Hellfish wrote:

looks like Brian McCann is a Yankee. Notofficial yet, but multiple reports they have agreed on a 5 year, $80-85 mill deal. I dont think of him a s a $17 mill a year player, and I hate to lose the draft pick if Mccann was offered arbitration. But this is the guy they needed this winter. Catcher was a black hole last year. beyond a majr upgrade both defensively, offensively and even as a clubhouse leader.

Lefty hitting catcher in Yankee Stadium that can handle a pitching staff? That is a tremendous pick up. Well worth the cash (relatively speaking.) I think it was also a message to Cano. They are prepared to move on without him if necessary. Sign the contract, Robby.

gregkitefan

EdsonNascimento wrote:

Fighting Hellfish wrote:

looks like Brian McCann is a Yankee. Notofficial yet, but multiple reports they have agreed on a 5 year, $80-85 mill deal. I dont think of him a s a $17 mill a year player, and I hate to lose the draft pick if Mccann was offered arbitration. But this is the guy they needed this winter. Catcher was a black hole last year. beyond a majr upgrade both defensively, offensively and even as a clubhouse leader.

Lefty hitting catcher in Yankee Stadium that can handle a pitching staff? That is a tremendous pick up. Well worth the cash (relatively speaking.) I think it was also a message to Cano. They are prepared to move on without him if necessary. Sign the contract, Robby.

Wow five years for a 30 year old catcher who has already played eight years behind the plate.
Good luck with years three through five.

Cliffy6745

Fucking love it. Fucking.love.it

Cliffy6745

My one offseason move that I was hoping they made. I have faith in this team. His swing is perfect. A nice catcher, dh, first base rotation until tex is gone. Perfect fit. Fucking love it. Kind of move this team has had to make. Overpay for a player they need, that's the Yankees I know and love