njsue Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 interesting talks between Yankees and Florida , article in Florida Sun Sentinal When GM Larry Beinfest on Friday said the Marlins were exploring options for its open rotation spot, no one figured the names would include Javier Vazquez and Tim Hudson. Part of Saturday's Winter Meetings chatter included talk of the Marlins moving A.J. Burnett for the Yankees' Vazquez and cash. A major league source confirmed that discussion had taken place. The Marlins would likely need no less than $10 million to make the deal work. Vazquez, who pitched for the Marlins ownership in Montreal, is owed $34.5 million over the next three years. Burnett is eligible for arbitration and will command about $3.5 million next season before qualifying for free agency in 2006. The Yankees may be trying to acquire Burnett to flip him to the Diamondbacks as part of a deal for Randy Johnson. Burnett's name was on a list of desirable pitchers Arizona submitted to New York. Florida Sun Sentinal 156378[/snapback] Oh those sneaky Yankees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Baseball really needs a salary cap, don't you think? 155993[/snapback] Until they come up with a cap I just can't watch baseball anymore. These guys make too much damn money and the same teams are in it every year. How can anyone get excited about this "sport"? I grew up a Yankees fan (my father is hardcore), but even I can't stand how they buy their teams. The lack of salary cap and complete control that the players union has over the league has ruined baseball for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBob2232 Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Until they come up with a cap I just can't watch baseball anymore. These guys make too much damn money and the same teams are in it every year. How can anyone get excited about this "sport"? I grew up a Yankees fan (my father is hardcore), but even I can't stand how they buy their teams. The lack of salary cap and complete control that the players union has over the league has ruined baseball for me. Yep. 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks 2002 Anaheim Angels 2003 Florida Marlins 2004 Boston Red Sox Yep, same teams in it every year... People always complain about money. The fact is, and its being proven, that you cannot buy a championship in baseball. Complain all you want to about a salary cap, but it obviously isnt making a difference in the the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted December 12, 2004 Author Share Posted December 12, 2004 Yep.2001 Arizona Diamondbacks 2002 Anaheim Angels 2003 Florida Marlins 2004 Boston Red Sox Yep, same teams in it every year... People always complain about money. The fact is, and its being proven, that you cannot buy a championship in baseball. Complain all you want to about a salary cap, but it obviously isnt making a difference in the the results. 156596[/snapback] Excellent post, but dont let the ESPN and other media influenced, anti Yankee fans hear that, it just makes too much sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted December 12, 2004 Author Share Posted December 12, 2004 interesting talks between Yankees and Florida , article in Florida Sun Sentinal When GM Larry Beinfest on Friday said the Marlins were exploring options for its open rotation spot, no one figured the names would include Javier Vazquez and Tim Hudson. Part of Saturday's Winter Meetings chatter included talk of the Marlins moving A.J. Burnett for the Yankees' Vazquez and cash. A major league source confirmed that discussion had taken place. The Marlins would likely need no less than $10 million to make the deal work. Vazquez, who pitched for the Marlins ownership in Montreal, is owed $34.5 million over the next three years. Burnett is eligible for arbitration and will command about $3.5 million next season before qualifying for free agency in 2006. The Yankees may be trying to acquire Burnett to flip him to the Diamondbacks as part of a deal for Randy Johnson. Burnett's name was on a list of desirable pitchers Arizona submitted to New York. Florida Sun Sentinal 156378[/snapback] If they acquire Burnett, they better keep him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gantrules Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Yep.2001 Arizona Diamondbacks 2002 Anaheim Angels 2003 Florida Marlins 2004 Boston Red Sox Yep, same teams in it every year... People always complain about money. The fact is, and its being proven, that you cannot buy a championship in baseball. Complain all you want to about a salary cap, but it obviously isnt making a difference in the the results. 156596[/snapback] It's the media that makes it seem like the only teams around are Boston and New York. If you watch ESPN (who constantly have a hard on for the Red Sox, don't believe me? Check out this issue of ESPN:The Mag) it would seem like these teams are the only ones that matter. It doesn't help that they are in Bristol, Conn. or Gammons and Bill Simmons are both Red Sox fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted December 13, 2004 Author Share Posted December 13, 2004 It's the media that makes it seem like the only teams around are Boston and New York. If you watch ESPN (who constantly have a hard on for the Red Sox, don't believe me? Check out this issue of ESPN:The Mag) it would seem like these teams are the only ones that matter. It doesn't help that they are in Bristol, Conn. or Gammons and Bill Simmons are both Red Sox fans. 158304[/snapback] I agree and that is not how it should be. There are plenty of other good teams out there besides the Yankees and the Red Sox. But E$PN is so hard up on the Red $ox and the ob$e$$ion of the Yankees spending money, they have brainwashed fans into thinking the same way, whether they want to admit it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gantrules Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Braves offered Millwood 4 mill per year... starting rotation could end up being Smoltz Millwood Hampton Thomson H. Ramriez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcrusho Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 I wish George Costanzo really did work for the Yankees haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted December 13, 2004 Author Share Posted December 13, 2004 Braves offered Millwood 4 mill per year... starting rotation could end up being Smoltz Millwood Hampton Thomson H. Ramriez 158337[/snapback] Not too shabby, especally if Milwood returns to form and Smoltz has the durability to start 30 or more games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gantrules Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 I think Millwood can under Leo. Johnny has to stay healthy...and I hope to god he can. He's going to get a 100k bonus per start so he potentially could end up making 18 mill this year. But, if he puts up number like he has the potential to it could be a great year. Now, our offense...well we'll just have to wait and see what shakes down b/c right now we'd have Eli Marrero and Charles Thomas starting in the OF...yuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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