southsideirish71 Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 How much will Paul get in FA if he puts up a 285 35-40 homers 90-110 RBI season or something like last year. Glaus Money maybe? Sexon money? Do we believe that JR will sign him. And he will not give some big home town discount so please discount that. So if by May he doesnt sign do you think that JR will trade him midseason or risk losing him for just draft picks. Will he even offer arbitration? I ask this because everyone is stating we cant live without kong next year because of losing Lee. But I suggest that we will lose him anyways. So lets get something for him. Or sign him and pay the money. But after Maggs being almost traded last year in the offseason I cannot see JR taking on a big contract from a 1B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 8 million is the most i would pay him and that is still too much imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted December 21, 2004 Author Share Posted December 21, 2004 8 million is the most i would pay him and that is still too much imo. At 8 Million I think he gawn. I think he will get minimum 10 mill if he puts up similiar numbers to last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthraxFan93 Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 8 million is the most i would pay him and that is still too much imo. You really are JR undercover, you won't pay for anyone.. exepct over pay for Polanco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 You really are JR undercover, you won't pay for anyone.. exepct over pay for Polanco You really think konerko is worth ten million dollars? In this market maybe, but not to me. What polanco got is not overpaying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 At 8 Million I think he gawn. I think he will get minimum 10 mill if he puts up similiar numbers to last year. Why should he? His road splits are sickening and he hits alot of homeruns. Obp and ops are not very exciting at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthraxFan93 Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 You really think konerko is worth ten million dollars? In this market maybe, but not to me. I didn't say that did I quit putting words into my mouth What polanco got is not overpaying. For a back-up INF.. Yes he is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 I didn't say that did I quit putting words into my mouth For a back-up INF.. Yes he is By saying i am jr undercover is implying i am cheap for thinking he should only get 8 million. So you clearly think he deserves more. Polanco can start on about 20 teams or more just so you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxmatt Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 You really think konerko is worth ten million dollars? In this market maybe, but not to me. What polanco got is not overpaying. He is definitly worth $10 million his obp and ops are above average. If he can get about 40 HR and 120 RBI 2 years there is no reason not to give him $10M. Those stats are up there with big names (ortiz,guerrero, MRam, and Sheffield). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 He is definitly worth $10 million his obp and ops are above average. If he can get about 40 HR and 120 RBI 2 years there is no reason not to give him $10M. Those stats are up there with big names (ortiz,guerrero, MRam, and Sheffield). He is no where close to any of the players you mentioned year in year out. You give him ten million dollars or more you are gonna regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 He is definitly worth $10 million his obp and ops are above average. If he can get about 40 HR and 120 RBI 2 years there is no reason not to give him $10M. Those stats are up there with big names (ortiz,guerrero, MRam, and Sheffield). Unfortunately, the reason Paully's numbers are so is because he plays in such a hitter's haven. Look at his road splits -- pretty terrible. A star player deserves an eight-figure paycheck, and while Konerko is a nice player, he sure isn't a star... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUGGERNAUT Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 It all depends on what other people do. Koney & Lee were both in the top 20 in the AL last year. For accomplished players that's 10M+ range. If Koney does it again he'll probably get that. But if he should fall down into the top 30 range then no. I think his RBI totals will be key. If he produces 120+ then yep .. 10M/yr. A Sexson like deal for sure. But if it's just over a 100, then no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxmatt Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 What i was saying is that he compares to them in HR and RBI. Also i think that if he can get those same stats 2 yrs in a row he will be able to get $10M but no more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Konerko will most likely hit 35 to 40 again. But if you put him in safeco he would hit 20-25 and i am being generous, with an ops right around .800. Anyone else think so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted December 21, 2004 Author Share Posted December 21, 2004 Konerko will most likely hit 35 to 40 again. But if you put him in safeco he would hit 20-25 and i am being generous, with an ops right around .800. Anyone else think so? I still think he can hit 30-40 at safeco. His homers are not cheapies by any margin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 I still think he can hit 30-40 at safeco. His homers are not cheapies by any margin. Richie sexson can hit 30-40. Not paul konerko, remember before last year his career high was 32. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 I still think he can hit 30-40 at safeco. His homers are not cheapies by any margin. Howcome his homerun numbers, RBI numbers -- actually, all of his numbers -- are down playing away from the Cell, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Who else is a FA, which teams need a DH / 1B guy, how the Sox finish next season, all come into play. If he improves on 2004, If there is a smaller FA class, I could easily see a 4/40 contract in his future. Maybe a 5/50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Who else is a FA, which teams need a DH / 1B guy, how the Sox finish next season, all come into play. If he improves on 2004, If there is a smaller FA class, I could easily see a 4/40 contract in his future. Maybe a 5/50. A five year deal for konerko would be asinine. Don't think it would ever happen personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 A five year deal for konerko would be asinine. Don't think it would ever happen personally. Look at some of the deals handed out this off season, and tell me again if you think it couldn't happen.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 A five year deal for konerko would be asinine. Don't think it would ever happen personally. I forgot, baseball owners never hand out asinine contracts. I didn't claim it was a good deal for the ball club that signs him to it. Remember, in free agent bidding the winning team always overpays. They bid more than another team. Sometimes it pans out, other times it doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 I forgot, baseball owners never hand out asinine contracts. I didn't claim it was a good deal for the ball club that signs him to it. Remember, in free agent bidding the winning team always overpays. They bid more than another team. Sometimes it pans out, other times it doesn't. I just think if renteria didn't get one konerko definately will not. Long term contracts seem to be disappearing more now more so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Unbelievable. Home - Konerko homers once every 9.59 at-bats. Away - Konerko homers once every 23.75 at-bats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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