Marlins land Delgado for 4 years, $52 million

jbmagic · 01-25-2005, 08:51 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1975153

bbor · 01-25-2005, 09:03 PM

JB...you would'nt happen to be reading espn right now are you?

Suicane75 · 01-25-2005, 09:48 PM

Good deal for the Marlins. I think Delgado is gonna be a big time impact player this year.

MizzouRah · 01-25-2005, 09:49 PM

Aren't you the ESPN kid tonight?

Todd

stevew · 01-25-2005, 09:57 PM

seems a bit risky for someone who already has a salt and pepper goatee. Is he hiding something age-wise?

Pumpy Tudors · 01-25-2005, 10:09 PM

Hey, it's great to see Wilson Delgado getting work. Honestly, there aren't enough switch-hitting utility guys who can hit a solid .220 and maybe pound out two homers per decade. I hope he sticks with the big league squad.

edit: oh

bbor · 01-25-2005, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suicane75

Good deal for the Marlins. I think Delgado is gonna be a big time impact player this year.

Agreed

sterlingice · 01-25-2005, 11:01 PM

This is a great signing. After seeing the Beltre and Sexson signings or even some of the nonsense like Varitek or the pitching blunders, this looks like an absolute bargain.

SI

EagleFan · 01-25-2005, 11:05 PM

Uh oh, the Mets fans at work might have to put off their World Series party.

Just another pretender in the NL East who actually believes that they can win the division. I have finally forced myself to believe that the Braves will win the NL East until the end of time (though they may not have much else to show for it).

sterlingice · 01-25-2005, 11:08 PM

To be fair, I'd still rather have the Braves run of 18-million straight NL East titles than the Diamondbacks championship and 5 years of suck.

SI

EagleFan · 01-25-2005, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

To be fair, I'd still rather have the Braves run of 18-million straight NL East titles than the Diamondbacks championship and 5 years of suck.

SI

I'm not complaining about it, just saying that as a Phillies fan I think that I am finally waving the white flag.

EagleFan · 01-25-2005, 11:10 PM

dola: at least until the Phillies get a GM that has a clue and a team goal of winning and not just putting people in the seats.

mgadfly · 01-26-2005, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

This is a great signing. After seeing the Beltre and Sexson signings or even some of the nonsense like Varitek or the pitching blunders, this looks like an absolute bargain.

SI

I'd be interested to know how much Delgado lost by letting the market develop. I can't remember how much the rumored offer from the Mariners was, but he might have taken a pay cut by letting Sexson sign first.

I wished the Mariners would have signed Delgado instead, but they were pretty clear (at least when talking to the media) that they had made multiple offers and they intended to get the first guy who signed on the dotted line.

I think the Mariners made the right move as they had to be aggressive to change their image as being unwilling to get help via free agency (a big part of Beltre's reluctance to sign with the Ms was-reportedly-his fear that they wouldn't spend money on anyone else). If they hadn't been aggressive and waited for Delgado they may have missed out on Sexson, Beltre and Delgado.

I think this is an awesome deal for Tampa and I'm kind of glad that waiting might have cost Delgado a few million (though I'm sure he will make-do). I hate how the market developed slowly the past few years and maybe this will make guys next season think about signing early.

JeeberD · 01-26-2005, 10:10 AM

I bet DFW sportstalk is goin' NUTS right about now...

01-25-2005, 09:03 PM	#2
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	JB...you would'nt happen to be reading espn right now are you? __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

01-25-2005, 10:09 PM	#6
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Hey, it's great to see Wilson Delgado getting work. Honestly, there aren't enough switch-hitting utility guys who can hit a solid .220 and maybe pound out two homers per decade. I hope he sticks with the big league squad. edit: oh __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor. Last edited by Pumpy Tudors : 01-25-2005 at 10:10 PM. Reason: oops

01-25-2005, 11:01 PM	#8
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	This is a great signing. After seeing the Beltre and Sexson signings or even some of the nonsense like Varitek or the pitching blunders, this looks like an absolute bargain. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

01-25-2005, 11:08 PM	#10
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	To be fair, I'd still rather have the Braves run of 18-million straight NL East titles than the Diamondbacks championship and 5 years of suck. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

01-26-2005, 10:10 AM	#14
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I bet DFW sportstalk is goin' NUTS right about now... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

01-25-2005, 09:48 PM	#3
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	Good deal for the Marlins. I think Delgado is gonna be a big time impact player this year.

01-25-2005, 09:49 PM	#4
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Aren't you the ESPN kid tonight? Todd

01-25-2005, 09:57 PM	#5
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	seems a bit risky for someone who already has a salt and pepper goatee. Is he hiding something age-wise?

01-25-2005, 11:05 PM	#9
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Uh oh, the Mets fans at work might have to put off their World Series party. Just another pretender in the NL East who actually believes that they can win the division. I have finally forced myself to believe that the Braves will win the NL East until the end of time (though they may not have much else to show for it).

01-25-2005, 11:10 PM	#12
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	dola: at least until the Phillies get a GM that has a clue and a team goal of winning and not just putting people in the seats.

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