Gene Honda Civic Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Nov 11, 2005 -> 07:18 PM) I really believe with their huge Japanese following, and need for a left handed power bat, Seattl would claim him in a second. The Red Sox would probably claimed him just for the f*** of it too. Here's the messed up thing.... I think if you claim him, you could take him to arbitration. He's in his first year of arb (entering his 4th year in the league), so I don't think he would be passed up by too many people. I could be wrong about this. I haven't found a good explanation of his situation anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank the Tank 35 Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 I was under the impression that his contract was set up specifically so he could avoid the arbitration process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottawa_sox Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Nov 9, 2005 -> 05:07 PM) I stand corrected. I still wouldn't want anyone who attempted to kill someone on the White Sox roster. Maybe he will be exonerated. I still wouldn't touch him with a 10 ft. pole, and I really wanted this guy when Detroit made him available. Now if he tried to kill someone on the Yankees roster...........that's another story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSH2005 Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 (edited) Mariners on verge of signing Jojima http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/updates...p-4825137c.html "Move over Ichiro, you could soon have company. The Seattle Mariners are said to be on the verge of signing Japanese catcher Kenji Jojima. A source said Friday that the Mariners are close to signing Jojima to a two-year contract worth about $8 million with an option for a third season." http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yan...y-yankees-print "Seibu Lions righthander Daisuke Matsuzaka still hopes to pitch in the major leagues this season even after his Japanese League team rejected his request to leave earlier this week. And if Matsuzaka somehow can convince his current employers to reverse course, the Yankees are expected to hotly pursue the pitcher considered by many to be the best in the Japanese League." Edited November 12, 2005 by SSH2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Nov 11, 2005 -> 10:52 PM) Mariners on verge of signing Jojima http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/updates...p-4825137c.html "Move over Ichiro, you could soon have company. The Seattle Mariners are said to be on the verge of signing Japanese catcher Kenji Jojima. A source said Friday that the Mariners are close to signing Jojima to a two-year contract worth about $8 million with an option for a third season." http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yan...y-yankees-print "Seibu Lions righthander Daisuke Matsuzaka still hopes to pitch in the major leagues this season even after his Japanese League team rejected his request to leave earlier this week. And if Matsuzaka somehow can convince his current employers to reverse course, the Yankees are expected to hotly pursue the pitcher considered by many to be the best in the Japanese League." Kenji Jojima - C - Both the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and the Times are refuting a report that the Mariners and catcher Kenji Jojima are close to terms. As did his agent. "We're not even close," agent Alan Nero said. "We're just dating. Everyone wants us to get married. We're just trying to get to know each other." The two sides are expected to keep flirting today. Meanwhile, the jealous ex, in this case the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, is reported to have upped its offer to Jojima to $10 million per year. Nov. 12 - 3:34 am et Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayitaintso Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 (edited) Kenji Jojima - C - After concluding his visit with the Mariners, Kenji Jojima will leave Monday for Chicago, where he will hold a news conference on Tuesday. Jojima had dinner with Mariners chairman Howard Lincoln and team president Chuck Armstrong on Friday and met with GM Bill Bavasi yesterday. It's expected that he'll visit the Mets in New York and San Diego before deciding on a team. A return to Japan and the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks remains a possibility. Nov. 13 - 3:45 am et Source: Seattle Times Edited November 13, 2005 by sayitaintso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 QUOTE(sayitaintso @ Nov 13, 2005 -> 12:40 PM) Kenji Jojima - C - After concluding his visit with the Mariners, Kenji Jojima will leave Monday for Chicago, where he will hold a news conference on Tuesday. Chicago??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 QUOTE(South Side Fireworks Man @ Nov 13, 2005 -> 05:00 PM) Chicago??? If he's dealing with teams on both coasts, he will probably use Chicago as some sort of home base for like a week, that way he can fly in and out of Chicago to both coasts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 (edited) Rangers signed LHP Kevin Walker and LHP Jesse Carlson to minor league contracts and invited them to spring training. Walker, 29, appeared in nine games for the White Sox last season and allowed seven runs in seven innings. At this point, the 24-year-old Carlson is probably the more interesting of the two. The Blue Jays never gave him a chance even though he had a 2.79 ERA and a 59/12 K/BB ratio in 58 IP between Double- and Triple-A last season. Both relievers will probably open the year in Triple-A Oklahoma's pen. There goes our chance for repeating Edited November 14, 2005 by robinventura23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 QUOTE(robinventura23 @ Nov 14, 2005 -> 01:21 PM) There goes our chance for repeating Well...I guess the good news is that now he can't come into games for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayitaintso Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Nov 14, 2005 -> 03:37 PM) Well...I guess the good news is that now he can't come into games for us. That's terrible news, now if the sox are blowing a team out we will have to find someone new to make the game close again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayitaintso Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Not really FA news, but Juan Pierre - OF - Marlins ESPN Radio 1000 is reporting that the Cubs are close to acquiring Juan Pierre from the Marlins for a pair of minor leaguers. No Corey Patterson? We hope the Cubs wouldn't give up Felix Pie for one year of Pierre. Parting with pitching prospects, say Rich Hill along with Sean Marshall or Renyel Pinto, would be preferable. Nov. 14 - 7:27 pm et Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 QUOTE(sayitaintso @ Nov 14, 2005 -> 06:46 PM) Not really FA news, but Juan Pierre - OF - Marlins ESPN Radio 1000 is reporting that the Cubs are close to acquiring Juan Pierre from the Marlins for a pair of minor leaguers. No Corey Patterson? We hope the Cubs wouldn't give up Felix Pie for one year of Pierre. Parting with pitching prospects, say Rich Hill along with Sean Marshall or Renyel Pinto, would be preferable. Nov. 14 - 7:27 pm et Oh, God, please tell me they are going to trade Felix Pie for Juan Pierre. Pleaseeeeeeeeeeee. This would make my freaking day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayitaintso Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Nov 14, 2005 -> 06:56 PM) Oh, God, please tell me they are going to trade Felix Pie for Juan Pierre. Pleaseeeeeeeeeeee. This would make my freaking day. I wouldn't doubt the Cubs from doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Nov 14, 2005 -> 04:56 PM) Oh, God, please tell me they are going to trade Felix Pie for Juan Pierre. Pleaseeeeeeeeeeee. This would make my freaking day. The Marlins will have to throw in Matt Karchner to finish off the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayitaintso Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Hideki Matsui - OF - Yankees The Yankees and outfielder Hideki Matsui are nearing an agreement on a four-year deal worth about $50 million, The Associated Press reports. That'd be quite a raise for a player who was little better than expected while fulfilling the $21 million contract he received three years ago, and considering that he's now 31, he's a worse bet for the future than he was back then. Of course, since he brings in revenue just by being on the team, he doesn't need to be a $12 million-per-year player to be worth the money. Nov. 14 - 7:47 pm et Source: The Associated Press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 QUOTE(sayitaintso @ Nov 14, 2005 -> 07:26 PM) Hideki Matsui - OF - Yankees The Yankees and outfielder Hideki Matsui are nearing an agreement on a four-year deal worth about $50 million, The Associated Press reports. That'd be quite a raise for a player who was little better than expected while fulfilling the $21 million contract he received three years ago, and considering that he's now 31, he's a worse bet for the future than he was back then. Of course, since he brings in revenue just by being on the team, he doesn't need to be a $12 million-per-year player to be worth the money. Nov. 14 - 7:47 pm et Source: The Associated Press Boo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Nov 14, 2005 -> 05:28 PM) Boo. The Yankees overpaying another guy who's approaching the backside of his career? Yay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Nov 14, 2005 -> 07:42 PM) The Yankees overpaying another guy who's approaching the backside of his career? Yay. Boo, cause I was hoping somehow someway he'd reach free agency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Nov 14, 2005 -> 05:43 PM) Boo, cause I was hoping somehow someway he'd reach free agency. If I'm booing, it's because maybe he's setting the mark that it will take to get Konerko to sign a little too high. If he's worth $12, then Konerko's worth $15 mil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthraxFan93 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 If I'm booing, it's because maybe he's setting the mark that it will take to get Konerko to sign a little too high. If he's worth $12, then Konerko's worth $15 mil. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If thats the case say goodbye Pauly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I just want to say how happy I am to see Trade Winds again. I finally have my belov'ed Pale Hose back to where it ought to be. Trade Winds: all things pointless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Last time this stupid trade winds thing was open, all we got was Geoff Blum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 QUOTE(fathom @ Nov 15, 2005 -> 02:12 PM) Last time this stupid trade winds thing was open, all we got was Geoff Blum ...and a bunch of new T Shirts and hats, and a Monopoly game and a Wheaties box...and the guys on the team get nice shiny rings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayitaintso Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Hideki Matsui - OF - Yankees Hideki Matsui's four-year deal with the Yankees is now expected to be worth $52 million. The deal will likely be officially agreed to tonight. If not, the two sides can push back the midnight deadline. Nov. 15 - 6:13 pm et Source: The Associated Press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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