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  • SPTO
    binging
    • Feb 2003
    • 68046

    #946
    Re: 2013-14 Hot Stove League Thread

    Originally posted by CMH
    Interesting thing I read.

    Teams don't have to bid. They can negotiate a contract with Tanaka so long as they are willing to pay the Eagles $20 MM when a contract is agreed upon.


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    In that case the Jays have to be very aggressive if they're serious about Tanaka. They can't afford to lay in the weeds looking for the right moment to strike which seems to be AA's M.O.

    Originally posted by CMH
    With so many teams likely offering Tanaka a contract, anyone think it's gonna turn into a back-and-forth, or is the general consensus Tanaka has already narrowed it down to 2-3 teams?


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    I think Tanaka probably has his wish list but they probably can't give him the dollars he's seeking.
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    • lhslancers
      Banned
      • Nov 2011
      • 3589

      #947
      Re: 2013-14 Hot Stove League Thread

      Originally posted by CMH
      With so many teams likely offering Tanaka a contract, anyone think it's gonna turn into a back-and-forth, or is the general consensus Tanaka has already narrowed it down to 2-3 teams?


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      According the MLB Trade Rumors it is likely more than just a couple of teams.

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      • lhslancers
        Banned
        • Nov 2011
        • 3589

        #948
        Re: 2013-14 Hot Stove League Thread

        The Wilpons need to act like a large market team. They should be bidding hard for Tanaka.

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        • CMH
          Making you famous
          • Oct 2002
          • 26203

          #949
          Re: 2013-14 Hot Stove League Thread

          Originally posted by lhslancers
          According the MLB Trade Rumors it is likely more than just a couple of teams.

          http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/

          Several teams want him. What I'm saying is how many teams will he actually consider?

          It's open season and you have to assume the offers are gonna be identical unless someone just goes for broke with a $150 MM deal.

          So with so many offers being identical, you have to wonder how many Tanaka and Close will actually care to consider.

          If the Royals, Dodgers and Yankees offered $125 MM/7 years, I highly doubt Tanaka will sit at home wondering how nice Kansas City is.

          Sorry Royals fans. Just the harsh realities.


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          • Mabster
            Crunchy
            • Mar 2009
            • 7659

            #950
            Re: 2013-14 Hot Stove League Thread

            I thought I remember reading that Tanaka said he'd rather play for a west coast team.

            Am I remembering that right or was it one if the high profile FA's? Choo maybe?
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            • lhslancers
              Banned
              • Nov 2011
              • 3589

              #951
              Re: 2013-14 Hot Stove League Thread

              Originally posted by CMH
              Several teams want him. What I'm saying is how many teams will he actually consider?

              It's open season and you have to assume the offers are gonna be identical unless someone just goes for broke with a $150 MM deal.

              So with so many offers being identical, you have to wonder how many Tanaka and Close will actually care to consider.

              If the Royals, Dodgers and Yankees offered $125 MM/7 years, I highly doubt Tanaka will sit at home wondering how nice Kansas City is.

              Sorry Royals fans. Just the harsh realities.


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              Texas has no state income tax and Yu Darvish. If Tanaka wants to win a championship his best chance probably isn't in NY as much as I would like to see the Yankees get him.

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              • Sportsforever
                NL MVP
                • Mar 2005
                • 20368

                #952
                Re: 2013-14 Hot Stove League Thread

                Wouldn't surprise me if Tanaka wants to play for a West Coast team…not sure of his family situation, but if he wants to get back to Japan he can grab a non-stop easily from the West Coast.
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                • brett the jet favre
                  MVP
                  • Nov 2009
                  • 1938

                  #953
                  Re: 2013-14 Hot Stove League Thread

                  Originally posted by lhslancers
                  I think I read somewhere that the Mariners had spent all they can spend. With their rotation it would be a good fit since he wouldn't have to be the man.
                  Im sure they are just saying that so they don't have to pay a premium on players, right now they are only at 80 million, and if all incentives are met they are at 89 million, and the owner said they are gonna be around the around 100 to 110 million.
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                  • brett the jet favre
                    MVP
                    • Nov 2009
                    • 1938

                    #954
                    Re: 2013-14 Hot Stove League Thread

                    Originally posted by Sportsforever
                    Wouldn't surprise me if Tanaka wants to play for a West Coast team…not sure of his family situation, but if he wants to get back to Japan he can grab a non-stop easily from the West Coast.
                    Just saying the M's are the closest and Iwak was his teammate, now all I can do is pray
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                    • DieHardYankee26
                      BING BONG
                      • Feb 2008
                      • 10178

                      #955
                      Re: 2013-14 Hot Stove League Thread

                      Originally posted by brett the jet favre
                      Im sure they are just saying that so they don't have to pay a premium on players, right now they are only at 80 million, and if all incentives are met they are at 89 million, and the owner said they are gonna be around the around 100 to 110 million.
                      How else are they going to get people to sign there? I can't imagine too many are lining up to play in Seattle, seems like a dumb plan.
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                      • ShowTyme15
                        LADetermined
                        • Jan 2004
                        • 11853

                        #956
                        Re: 2013-14 Hot Stove League Thread

                        Apparently the Angels are the Favorite to sign Mark Mulder

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                        • Sportsforever
                          NL MVP
                          • Mar 2005
                          • 20368

                          #957
                          Re: 2013-14 Hot Stove League Thread

                          Originally posted by ShowTyme15
                          Apparently the Angels are the Favorite to sign Mark Mulder
                          Is this from 2003?
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                          • Kearnzo
                            Banned
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 5963

                            #958
                            Re: 2013-14 Hot Stove League Thread

                            Originally posted by Sportsforever
                            Is this from 2003?
                            In all seriousness, I'm rooting for the guy. I highly doubt it will work out, as he's been out of baseball for a LONG time, but still. I love stories like this.

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                            • lhslancers
                              Banned
                              • Nov 2011
                              • 3589

                              #959
                              Re: 2013-14 Hot Stove League Thread

                              Mulder was really a good pitcher back in the day and he doesn't have a whole lot of innings on that arm. It would be nice to see him catch on and make some serious coin.

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                              • lhslancers
                                Banned
                                • Nov 2011
                                • 3589

                                #960
                                Re: 2013-14 Hot Stove League Thread

                                Did Detroit really have too much pitching?


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