2010 MLB

[jenbobblehead]

Figured we needed a new thread for this.

 

Go Sox! (red)

[The High Heat]

There are still about 5 teams worth of free agents available. The independent leagues should have lots of familiar names this year.

[Winston Legthigh]

This is past-due, but I'm sad to see that Curtis Granderson was traded away from the Tigers. I hope he does well for the Yankees, but I have a feeling they will have little patience for his many strike-outs and lack of success against left-handed pitching.

 

He's one of the good ones - logs a lot of miles doing charitable work.

[bobbob1313]

Yay steroids!

[Lammycat]

Quiet with that talk or this thread'll be locked too.

[Sir Stewart]

I had no interest in baseball until Pedro Martinez joined the Red Sox.

[Lammycat]

And none since he left, either.

[Sir Stewart]

Sorta.

[rareair]

i wish the union would order the cubs to disband their crappy outfield.

 

Marlins pay heed, will increase payroll

 

MIAMI -- The perennially frugal Florida Marlins have reached an agreement with the players' union to increase spending in the wake of complaints the team payroll has been so small as to violate baseball's revenue sharing provisions.

 

The deal was announced Tuesday in a joint statement by the Marlins, the union and Major League Baseball. The parties did not comment beyond the statement, and it was unclear how much the Marlins' payroll might increase.

 

The agreement runs through 2012, when the Marlins' new ballpark is scheduled to open.

 

"In response to our concerns that revenue sharing proceeds have not been used as required, the Marlins have assured the union and the commissioner's office that they plan to use such proceeds to increase player payroll annually as they move toward the opening of their new ballpark," said Michael Weiner, executive director of the players' association.

 

The agreement calls for arbitration if further disagreements arise, Weiner said.

 

Baseball's basic agreement calls for each club to use its revenue sharing receipts in an effort to improve the team. In recent years, the union has complained the requirement was not met by some teams, including the Marlins.

 

Plagued by poor attendance in their current home, the Marlins have had the lowest payroll in the majors three of the past four seasons.

 

But the franchise has gotten considerable bang for its buck. Last year, for example, the Marlins finished six games out of first place in the NL East with a payroll of $37 million, while the division rival Mets finished 17 games behind Florida despite a payroll of $136 million.

 

"The Marlins have consistently made every effort to put the best product on the field, and our record supports the fact that we have been successful in that regard," team president David Samson said. "Throughout the discussions, the Marlins maintained that there had been no violation of the basic agreement at any time."

 

Citing confidentiality provisions, the joint statement said there would be no comment by any of the parties on further specifics of the agreement. As a result, it's unclear what impact a spending increase will have on the Marlins' 2010 season.

 

They might now be less inclined to trade second baseman Dan Uggla, who is eligible for arbitration and due a hefty raise. And increased spending improves the chance of an agreement with ace Josh Johnson on a multiyear contract.

[dagwave]

Thanks for warming me up on a cold winters night... with the Eagles so brutally bounced from the post-season,I'm ready for Clearwater! go Phightin' Phillies!

[rareair]

Thanks for warming me up on a cold winters night... with the Eagles so brutally bounced from the post-season,I'm ready for Clearwater! go Phightin' Phillies!

 

great concessions in clearwater. cannot wait for some fla spring training.

[bobbob1313]

So the Marlins are going to be forced to spend money. That means we'll be keeping Uggla and Cantu. Yay!

[Duck-Billed Catechist]

I'm pretty sure they still get to choose who to spend their money on.

 

They're going to extend Josh Johnson, no?

[bobbob1313]

I'm pretty sure they still get to choose who to spend their money on.

 

They're going to extend Josh Johnson, no?

Well, yeah, of course they get to choose. But I would believe they will choose to spend it on Uggla. That's the way they've been leaning since they haven't found a suitor for him, and this news just cements it for me.

 

And yeah, JJ is the number one priority of the offseason. His agent's a prick, though.

[Guest Runaway Jim]

After the Dodgers swept the Cubs in '08, I lost all interest in baseball.

 

Enjoy the season everyone. I'll see you in the NFL threads...

[MrRain422]

After the Dodgers swept the Cubs in '08, I lost all interest in baseball.

 

 

What was it about losing in 2008 that made you lose interest after the previous 100 years of losing?

[bjorn_skurj]

I really don't blame Carlos Beltran for taking his medical issues into his own hands, after the way the Mets effed up with Reyes last year.

[jenbobblehead]

What was it about losing in 2008 that made you lose interest after the previous 100 years of losing?

I just LOLed.

[rareair]

wow. did not waste much time. josh johnson gets paid

 

his agent must have liked 4 years and $39 million.

[bobbob1313]

wow. did not waste much time. josh johnson gets paid

 

his agent must have liked 4 years and $39 million.

 

His agent's a massive turd. 2 weeks ago he said this:

 

"My hope is that he signs a long-term deal and stays in Florida,' Sosnick said. "But I would say it's much more likely that we'll do a one-year deal this year and he's playing for somebody else in 2011.'

 

Glad to have JJ signed, but I wish he would've taken Peter Gammons' advice (via Twitter): "memo to Josh Johnson:get an agent who won't embarress you for his pitiable self-promotion"

[The High Heat]

Jose Offerman has flipped his lid again.

[bobbob1313]

 

 

I laughed.

 

That organization's had a lot of problems the last couple of years.

[SarahC]

i am going to watch baseball this year because it looks fun.

[Duck-Billed Catechist]

Felix Hernandez is reportedly close to signing an extension.

[The High Heat]

Geovany Soto has lost 40 pounds this offseason; waistline shrank six inches! I remember the days, not so long ago, when players used add 25 pounds in the offseason.