Dick Allen Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 If you were OK with 6 and 120, 7 and 155 isn't too much different. I want to know what the Cubs offer was? What is Cubbie blogger saying now? Bruce, I thought the Cubs were the "lead team"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royoung Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Chris Cotillo @ChrisCotillo 2m With Tanaka signed, #Yankees have committed 29 years and $471 million to nine free agents this offseason. Unbelievable. Evil Empire indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) At equal contracts? I'm picking Tanaka. This guy was just as dominant at what he did, but against much better competition. At half the price, less hypothetical risk of injury...I'm happy with Abreu Edited January 22, 2014 by Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I hope he sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 22, 2014 -> 08:56 AM) Yep, supposedly. Supply and demand I guess. Shows you how great of a bargain we got on Abreu IMO. Exactly. I thought at the time that the Sox were making a risky move, but after seeing the contracts handed out this off season if Abreu even turns into 75% of what we hope his contract could be a steal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 22, 2014 -> 08:56 AM) Yep, supposedly. Supply and demand I guess. Shows you how great of a bargain we got on Abreu IMO. This is what I keep thinking. There's a chance that Abreu's contract is going to look like a huge bargain in a year or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harfman77 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 This seemed inevitable, the Yankees just made too much sense. Unfortunately for them, their offense is bound for a downward spiral. Its a great deal for Tanaka as he gets a huge financial commitment with no risk to himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royoung Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 22, 2014 -> 08:58 AM) If you were OK with 6 and 120, 7 and 155 isn't too much different. I want to know what the Cubs offer was? What is Cubbie blogger saying now? Bruce, I thought the Cubs were the "lead team"? An extra year and 35 million isn't too much different? I'll quote you on that if we signed Garza or Jimenez to a year one 35 million dollar contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 What an incredible waste of my time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa1334 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Well, unfortunately for the sox, they wanted mccan and tanaka but so did the Yankees. Thank god they had teixeira lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Completely the right place and correct matchup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 QUOTE (Downtown518 @ Jan 22, 2014 -> 08:41 AM) Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal BREAKING: Tanaka to #Yankees, seven years, $155M, opt-out after fourth year. Have fun with that Yankees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Jan 22, 2014 -> 09:00 AM) Well, unfortunately for the sox, they wanted mccan and tanaka but so did the Yankees. Thank god they had teixeira lol Ha. Yea no kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 QUOTE (thxfrthmmrs @ Jan 22, 2014 -> 08:49 AM) Props to all those who fooled themselves into believing Sox were higher than the Yankees on Tanaka's destination list. Said no one, ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 22, 2014 -> 08:57 AM) Good thing Tanaka's wifes LA pop career figured in so much to this. And the close travel to Japan Flight time to Tokyo from LA 10 hours, from Chicago 11.5 hours, from NYC 13 hours. Really not much different especially if you are in first class with a bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 22, 2014 -> 10:01 AM) Have fun with that Yankees. A world series appearance this year and they'll be completely content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jan 22, 2014 -> 09:59 AM) I hope he sucks. I hope he's the biggest bust ever. Mostly because I can't stand the Yankee$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Man, I'd say that's a terrible contract but what does it matter for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 22, 2014 -> 09:02 AM) A world series appearance this year and they'll be completely content. Like they are content with Arod's contract? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 QUOTE (southside hitman @ Jan 22, 2014 -> 08:58 AM) Chris Cotillo @ChrisCotillo 2m With Tanaka signed, #Yankees have committed 29 years and $471 million to nine free agents this offseason. Unbelievable. Evil Empire indeed. The Yankee way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thxfrthmmrs Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jan 22, 2014 -> 08:56 AM) Who was fooled? The White Sox flat out said if it comes down to money they will not get him. The cubs were the one's that said they would not be outbid. I think the Sox ended up around 5 years $100M not enough to outbid teams but if was not about money they had a shot did some work and it did not work out. He was an ideal for what they need at this time as he was for every other team. The general sentiment is the Dodgers and Yankees can over a lot more than we can. My guess was he signs for 7/$147, and Sox offered 7/$119. But bigger unknown was how much Tanaka would value the money over other factors. For those who felt Tanaka would leave $30 mil on the table, they fooled themselves. Hahn was wright, if it hasn't come down to $$, we had as much a chance as anyone, but the sad reality was it most likely came down to money, but a lot of people here refused to see that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 22, 2014 -> 09:04 AM) Like they are content with Arod's contract? Maybe not content but it has not affected how they run the organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 QUOTE (Jake @ Jan 22, 2014 -> 08:59 AM) At equal contracts? I'm picking Tanaka. This guy was just as dominant at what he did, but against much better competition. At half the price, less hypothetical risk of injury...I'm happy with Abreu Pish. I'm always taking the hitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 22, 2014 -> 08:57 AM) Good thing Tanaka's wifes LA pop career figured in so much to this. And the close travel to Japan When you are already flying 10+ hours, what's an extra 2 or 3? And New York City isn't exactly a no-mans land for entertainers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jan 22, 2014 -> 09:05 AM) Pish. I'm always taking the hitter. I generally agree with this. Not saying I would have wanted Abreu at 7/155, but there is just so much more risk involved in signing pitchers to mega contracts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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