CSF Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 3 yrs 4.5 million, if I'm not mistaken. More details to come! : : : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Great news. I really like the fact that they are trying to wrap up as much of the core of this team as they can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Rector Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkokieSox Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Hell ya! One thing less to worry about. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Great news! Damaso is my current favorite Sox player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastime Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 That's great. I was worried that if he kept pitching like he has over the past 2 years, he might price himself out of our spending range. But now he's ours for another 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldmember Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Thats an outstanding signing. This is definately one of KW's best early resignings. They no longer have to worry about arbitration and Marte knows he has a future in the southside. I'm pumped, he's one of my favorite relievers and I Just hope he stays healthy and if possible, keeps getting better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSF Posted March 2, 2004 Author Share Posted March 2, 2004 Yup. Confirmed 3 yr deal for 4.5 million with club options for 2007 & 2008. One less person that the Yankees will try to steal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 So it could be as long as 5 years. I wonder how much the option years are for. If they are at a reasonable price, this could turn into an even better signing. Marte = THE MAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 I believe we had him for 3 more years anyhow, just as we had Mark for 3 more seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quade36 Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 yeah, but I was so scared some other team would pry him away (a.k.a yankees). He is the best setup man in baseball and could possibly become a great closer. I love every day damaso marte!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Now that is great news. Marte rocks. I just hope the Sox can resign Maggs as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Great signing, it locks in a potential closer for the future and at a reasonable price. We may of had his rights for 3 more years, but this prevents the ugliness and uncertainty of arbitration. I also love the option years the Sox are adding, it gives them a lot of flexability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggio202 Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 sounds like a very good deal for both sides...i like how both buehrle and marte were willing to make deals past their free agent years...baseball would be better served if more players acted this way...marte really gave the sox a good deal here...he is worth alot more and im sure he and his agent realize that think marte just became my favorite current player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartePartay Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 3 years of a Marte Partay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 I think MB's and Marte's signings are also a positive in the fact that players want to be here. I know we had their rights for 3 years, but the willingness to sign with club options shows the players don't hate being here and are willing to stay for longer than they have to. This could be an important point in selling free agents on the Sox.... that is if they actually spend the money they are going to be under budget next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KipWellsFan Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 The difference between this and The Buehrle signing are the two players ages. Marte is 29 and Mark is nearly 25. Now that we have Marte wrapped up for those 3 years we have him in his prime. Great signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 What is this? Something good the sox have done? First time in months, nice job boys we need marte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillieHarris2 Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 i love it. marte is my favorite reliever. solid deal for kw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSF Posted March 2, 2004 Author Share Posted March 2, 2004 Am I the only one who hates this signing? Its all about the future, and just dont think Damaso is part of it. Nice Work Kenny, Good to hear Damaso will be on the SouthSide for 3 more years. For a minute there, I thought you were serious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulokis Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Man, this is a good job by KW. Hope we can keep signing great pitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 I never seem to notice the pinned topics. f***ing Fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxman352000 Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Thank God those Yankee bastards won't be able to pry him away. Marte is the best set-up man in baseball in my opinon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdue129 Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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