OT: Tejada rejects offer...

austinm56 · 12-14-2003, 05:01 PM

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the offer, believed to be worth about $45 million, was initially rejected

I cant believe Miguel Tejada would rather go to Detroit than play in Seattle, the Tigers offered only 5 million more. I guess the days of wanting to win and pride are over. Sorry to say, but i think guys like that are total dirtbags.

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cmp · 12-14-2003, 05:07 PM

I'd rather have him play in Detroit.

Suicane75 · 12-14-2003, 05:08 PM

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Originally posted by austinm56
I cant believe Miguel Tejada would rather go to Detroit than play in Seattle, the Tigers offered only 5 million more. I guess the days of wanting to win and pride are over. Sorry to say, but i think guys like that are total dirtbags.

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A) Those days HAVE BEEN long over.

B) You have no idea what kind of person Miguel Tejada is, and to call him a dirtbag is a bit harsh.

The_herd · 12-14-2003, 05:08 PM

Wait until he realizes that he only has warning track power in Detroit. It drove Gonzo out of there fairly quick.

cmp · 12-14-2003, 05:10 PM

Apparently he has signed with Baltimore.

http://www.foxsports.com/content/view?contentId=1951924

astralhaze · 12-14-2003, 05:15 PM

Miguel Tejada may be the most overrated player in the game (Ichiro, Jeter, and Soriano certainly have arguments as well). Nice player to have, but at just over 10 million a season? Pass.

chinaski · 12-14-2003, 05:36 PM

Im a crazy diehard M's fan, and im so glad we didnt get him. He is damn good, but for the money id rather have Guillen. Carlos is improving every year, he deserves a little more time. I predict Los will hit .280/20/75 in 2004 - as long as he keeps off the sauce.

I think Tejada is far from a dirtbag, he plays very hard - and is just a tad too emotional, which i think explains his subpar first half last year. O's arent gonna be in the gutter much longer, especially if they sign Vlad. I never hate a guy for taking the money, if its there then grab it. Its gonna be there regardless, itll either go to another player or the owner(s). either way the money never ends up back in the pocket of the fans.

Suicane75 · 12-14-2003, 05:38 PM

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SuburbanPimp · 12-15-2003, 01:00 AM

HEY MA, LOOKIE HERE!! WE GOT OURSELVES A SHORTSTOP!! FINALLY WE CAN TAKE CAL OFF OF SPEED DIAL!!

Hey, you might say that he's overrated, but I'll take him over Deivi Cruz any day.

O-R-I-O-L-E-S!! ORIOLES!!

Terps · 12-15-2003, 01:03 AM

Now once we sign Vlad and Pudge we'll be able to finish ahead of Tampa Bay AND Toronto...

sterlingice · 12-15-2003, 01:24 AM

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Originally posted by SuburbanPimp
HEY MA, LOOKIE HERE!! WE GOT OURSELVES A SHORTSTOP!! FINALLY WE CAN TAKE CAL OFF OF SPEED DIAL!!

SI

chinaski · 12-16-2003, 05:35 PM

Of courese right after i praise Carlos Guillen, the M's trade him for Omar Vizquel. What a horrible move

astralhaze · 12-16-2003, 06:36 PM

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Originally posted by chinaski
Of courese right after i praise Carlos Guillen, the M's trade him for Omar Vizquel. What a horrible move

Yup. Bill Bavasi has just made one of THE worst trades I have ever seen. What an awful deal.

dawgfan · 12-16-2003, 07:17 PM

Wait wait wait - you're saying that trading a 28 year old SS making $2.5M that consistently hits in the mid-700 OPS range with decent fielding skills for a 36 year old SS making $7 M, coming off of 2 knee surgeries who has only batted better than mid-700 OPS once in his career and who's defensive abilities are declining rapidly is a bad deal?

I have not been particularly impressed by Bavasi so far...

Ksyrup · 12-16-2003, 07:18 PM

Apparently someone wasn't sold on Guillen AT ALL. They went after Tejada, fine, that's an upgrade, but Vizquel and Scott Spezio at SS and 3B instead of Guillen at just one of those positions? Yikes.

oykib · 12-16-2003, 07:29 PM

Don't worry Mariners fans. I'm sure that Vizquel's numbers will improve after changing his home ballpark from Jacobs Field to Safeco.

Sometimes, it's hard to believe that these guys get six figure salaries to make these decisions...

chinaski · 12-16-2003, 10:06 PM

my prayers were answered, Omar failed his physical!!!!

12-14-2003, 05:08 PM	#4
The_herd College Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Fort Lackland, Texas (San Antonio)	Wait until he realizes that he only has warning track power in Detroit. It drove Gonzo out of there fairly quick. __________________ Oakland Raiders: HFL's 1970 AC West Champs

12-14-2003, 05:15 PM	#6
astralhaze College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2002	Miguel Tejada may be the most overrated player in the game (Ichiro, Jeter, and Soriano certainly have arguments as well). Nice player to have, but at just over 10 million a season? Pass. __________________ I can understand Brutus at every meaning, but that parahraphy threw me for a loop.

12-14-2003, 05:36 PM	#7
chinaski College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon	Im a crazy diehard M's fan, and im so glad we didnt get him. He is damn good, but for the money id rather have Guillen. Carlos is improving every year, he deserves a little more time. I predict Los will hit .280/20/75 in 2004 - as long as he keeps off the sauce. I think Tejada is far from a dirtbag, he plays very hard - and is just a tad too emotional, which i think explains his subpar first half last year. O's arent gonna be in the gutter much longer, especially if they sign Vlad. I never hate a guy for taking the money, if its there then grab it. Its gonna be there regardless, itll either go to another player or the owner(s). either way the money never ends up back in the pocket of the fans. __________________ CCFL - Buffalo Bills IHOF - Houston Mustangs GML - San Diego

12-15-2003, 01:00 AM	#9
SuburbanPimp Mascot Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland	HEY MA, LOOKIE HERE!! WE GOT OURSELVES A SHORTSTOP!! FINALLY WE CAN TAKE CAL OFF OF SPEED DIAL!! Hey, you might say that he's overrated, but I'll take him over Deivi Cruz any day. O-R-I-O-L-E-S!! ORIOLES!! __________________ "From Rags to Riches": The 2004 Baltimore Orioles Southern Reservation Tour (Note: Not all tour dates were played in the south. Unfortunately, they had to go to Canada too.) Opening Acts: Ben McDonald's Gopher Ball Band, The Disabled List (feat. David Segui & Glenn Davis), The CAL-VINE! Tribute Band, plus a cast of dozens!! FINAL RECORD: 78-84. I think we're getting there. Now, it's time to get some pitching over the winter. FEAR MIGGY & THE ORIOLE IN 2005, BABY!!

12-16-2003, 05:35 PM	#12
chinaski College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon	Of courese right after i praise Carlos Guillen, the M's trade him for Omar Vizquel. What a horrible move __________________ CCFL - Buffalo Bills IHOF - Houston Mustangs GML - San Diego

12-14-2003, 05:07 PM	#2
cmp Pro Rookie Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Grand Rapids, MI	I'd rather have him play in Detroit.

12-14-2003, 05:10 PM	#5
cmp Pro Rookie Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Grand Rapids, MI	Apparently he has signed with Baltimore. http://www.foxsports.com/content/view?contentId=1951924

12-14-2003, 05:38 PM	#8
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	Red Sox Blue Jays Orioles Yankees Hehh....Hehhhhhhh.....Hehhhhhhhhh.,

12-15-2003, 01:03 AM	#10
Terps College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001	Now once we sign Vlad and Pudge we'll be able to finish ahead of Tampa Bay AND Toronto...

12-16-2003, 07:17 PM	#14
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	Wait wait wait - you're saying that trading a 28 year old SS making $2.5M that consistently hits in the mid-700 OPS range with decent fielding skills for a 36 year old SS making $7 M, coming off of 2 knee surgeries who has only batted better than mid-700 OPS once in his career and who's defensive abilities are declining rapidly is a bad deal? I have not been particularly impressed by Bavasi so far...

12-16-2003, 07:18 PM	#15
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Apparently someone wasn't sold on Guillen AT ALL. They went after Tejada, fine, that's an upgrade, but Vizquel and Scott Spezio at SS and 3B instead of Guillen at just one of those positions? Yikes. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

12-16-2003, 07:29 PM	#16
oykib College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Don't worry Mariners fans. I'm sure that Vizquel's numbers will improve after changing his home ballpark from Jacobs Field to Safeco. Sometimes, it's hard to believe that these guys get six figure salaries to make these decisions...

12-16-2003, 10:06 PM	#17
chinaski College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon	my prayers were answered, Omar failed his physical!!!! __________________ CCFL - Buffalo Bills IHOF - Houston Mustangs GML - San Diego

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