DBAHO Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 ARLINGTON, Texas -- Rafael Palmeiro was refused salary arbitration Sunday by the Texas Rangers, which almost certainly means he will play elsewhere next year. While Palmeiro last season became just the 19th player with 500 career homers, the 39-year-old first baseman didn't fit into the plans of a team committed to young players and reducing payroll. He made $9 million last season. Texas did offer arbitration to John Thomson in hopes of being able to work out a deal with the right-hander. Thomson was 13-14 with a 4.85 ERA in 35 starts, including 9-5 with a 3.89 ERA the last 18. Texas also didn't offer arbitration to two-time AL MVP Juan Gonzalez or right-hander Ismael Valdes, but team officials had made it clear before the season ended they wouldn't return. The Rangers attempted to trade Gonzalez, who didn't play after July 20 because of a right calf injury. Valdes made his last start Sept. 2, and didn't pitch after being moved to the bullpen. Palmeiro turned down a trade in July to the Chicago Cubs, the team he started his career with. Free agents not offered arbitration by Sunday can't re-sign with their former teams until May 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 KW do you want what's behind door number one, number two, number three.... or whats in this box??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 KW do you want what's behind door number one, number two, number three.... or whats in this box??? The box, take the box!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 The box, take the box!!! I have a feeling they could all be donkeys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 I have a feeling they could all be donkeys... I said the BOX!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted December 8, 2003 Author Share Posted December 8, 2003 Mr Burns: You can hav the washer and dryer or u can trade it all in for what's in da box. Health Guy: The Box, The Box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Mr Burns: You can hav the washer and dryer or u can trade it all in for what's in da box. Health Guy: The Box, The Box! lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernuke Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 ARLINGTON, Texas -- Rafael Palmeiro was refused salary arbitration Sunday by the Texas Rangers, which almost certainly means he will play elsewhere next year. While Palmeiro last season became just the 19th player with 500 career homers, the 39-year-old first baseman didn't fit into the plans of a team committed to young players and reducing payroll. He made $9 million last season. Texas did offer arbitration to John Thomson in hopes of being able to work out a deal with the right-hander. Thomson was 13-14 with a 4.85 ERA in 35 starts, including 9-5 with a 3.89 ERA the last 18. Texas also didn't offer arbitration to two-time AL MVP Juan Gonzalez or right-hander Ismael Valdes, but team officials had made it clear before the season ended they wouldn't return. The Rangers attempted to trade Gonzalez, who didn't play after July 20 because of a right calf injury. Valdes made his last start Sept. 2, and didn't pitch after being moved to the bullpen. Palmeiro turned down a trade in July to the Chicago Cubs, the team he started his career with. Free agents not offered arbitration by Sunday can't re-sign with their former teams until May 1. If we can move Konerko I would love to get Palmeiro to share 1B and DH with Thomas. I think he could be a good lefty in the line up and I think he is a better bet than Gonzalez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 If we can move Konerko I would love to get Palmeiro to share 1B and DH with Thomas. I think he could be a good lefty in the line up and I think he is a better bet than Gonzalez. Agreed, but how much will he cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernuke Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Agreed, but how much will he cost? Good point but I think he would come cheeper than Gonzalez and it would probably only take a one year contract considering his age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernuke Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Of course with Palmeiro out there the market for Konerko probably becomes more depressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 If we move Pauly. I would love to see Raffy in a Sox uni. That would be a sweet LH bat in the middle of the line up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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