Ken Rosenthal wrote:Carlos Beltran: Yankees. The Astros will fight to the end, but don't bet on their owner, Drayton McLane, outspending George Steinbrenner. By Yankees standards, the additions of Beltran, 27, along with righthanders Carl Pavano, 28, and Jaret Wright, 28, would qualify as a youth movement.
Adrian Beltre: Tigers. The Mariners made Beltre an offer, but Seattle never goes far enough. The addition of a Boras client, catcher Ivan Rodriguez, helped revive the Tigers last season. Boras will serve as Mike Ilitch's personal Svengali until further notice.
Jason Varitek: Red Sox. G.M. Theo Epstein grew so consumed by other pursuits at the meetings, it seemed he might forget to re-sign his catcher. In the end, no other team will pay as much as the Sox.
J.D. Drew: Cubs. If the Cubs can't sign Beltran, Drew would represent a viable option at a much lesser price, replacing Moises Alou in left field -- or Sammy Sosa, a candidate to be traded, in right.
Magglio Ordonez: Rangers. Coming off knee surgery, Ordonez would be a perfect fit for a team in need of a slugging DH. A one-year contract would work to the benefit of everyone.
Kevin Millwood: Braves. Yes, the Braves are interested in reuniting Millwood with pitching coach Leo Mazzone. Millwood would be wise to sign a one-year contract and re-establish his value.
Derek Lowe: Tigers. The native of Dearborn, Mich., would complete Boras' Detroit daily double. Ka-ching!
A lot of this stuff we are already all over here at the Cafe - but I figured another take on the FA roulette is always appreciated.
Personally, I would be absolutely eccstatic if we landed Beltre - damn the costs. Illitch isnt paying any Wings salaries this season, so why not?
trevisc wrote:the worst one is Maggs to Texas. Why do they keep investing in hitters?
Go out and sign guys like Pavano and Pedro, etc etc
While I agree with you in concept, it's almost impossible to actually convince young starters to come to Texas. I'll admit that they probably could have convinced Pedro because he has nothing left to prove, but there is no way they can convince good, young talented starters to play in that ballpark...they have too much to lose if they struggle there (like their futures).
trevisc wrote:the worst one is Maggs to Texas. Why do they keep investing in hitters?
Go out and sign guys like Pavano and Pedro, etc etc
While I agree with you in concept, it's almost impossible to actually convince young starters to come to Texas. I'll admit that they probably could have convinced Pedro because he has nothing left to prove, but there is no way they can convince good, young talent to play in that ballpark...they have too much to lose if they struggle there (like their futures).
I've always thought that was their problem. Even if it's overhyped the stadium's reputation preceeds itself. I'm not sure how much it affects players decisions to go there but it has to at least be in the back of their mind.
I wouldn't be surprised to see the Rangers go after Lowe...he seems like he'd be a good fit. He obviously won't be an ace....but he seems like he'll get the job done and his sinker would fit nicely.
Derek Lowe in the BalPark at Arlington?....I shudder to think of the ERA. Sinker baller or not, he is simply not a very good pitcher who effectively had one very good year.
TheYanks04 wrote:Derek Lowe in the BalPark at Arlington?....I shudder to think of the ERA. Sinker baller or not, he is simply not a very good pitcher who effectively had one very good year.
I agree with you that he's not that good...but if his price tag is around $5 million/year, I'd gamble on him if I'm Texas. They need all the help they can get to be honest.
TheYanks04 wrote:Derek Lowe in the BalPark at Arlington?....I shudder to think of the ERA. Sinker baller or not, he is simply not a very good pitcher who effectively had one very good year.
I agree with you that he's not that good...but if his price tag is around $5 million/year, I'd gamble on him if I'm Texas. They need all the help they can get to be honest.
Im pretty sure Lowe is asking closer to 7 a yr. Whoever gets him is going to overpay if you ask me - nothing more than a solid #3 or 4 P.
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