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Otani is 18 and can throw 100 MPH. He also throws a slider, splitter, curve and maybe a knuckleball.
It'll be interesting to see what kind of a contract he signs. Under the newest CBA, international signings are limited to $2.9 million for this off season - otherwise a stiff penalty is enforced.
The new 'Qualifying Offer' as created by the new CBA will be for $13.3 million. If a team wants compensation picks for losing a free agent, they must offer him a 1-year $13.3 million deal.
Interesting situation with the Yankees, Rafael Soriano and Mariano Rivera.
Soriano is under contract next season for $14 million. However, he has an opt-out clause. If he opts out of the contract, he is paid a $1.5 million buyout.
If Soriano opts out the Yankees can offer him the Qualifying Offer of $13.3 million. They would almost certainly do this. With the questions about Rivera they need another arm in the bullpen, so they'd likely want Soriano to remain in NY. But if he chooses to leave, by making the QO, they'd pick up an extra draft pick.
For Soriano, he has to opt-out. He'll pick up the $1.5 million buy out plus he can resign with the Yankees for $13.3 million. Instead of making $14 million next season he'll make $14.8 million.
Look up Adam Eaton of the Dbacks. He's why Chris Young got traded away.
Arizona also changed the guys calling games on TV. Steve Berthiaume from ESPN and former manager Bob Brenly will replace Daron Sutton and Mark Grace. I guess Sutton annoyed management too much. Grace had 2 DUIs in the span of a year.
Look up Adam Eaton of the Dbacks. He's why Chris Young got traded away.
I don't love him as much as a lot of people do. I think he's good. I don't think he's a star.
Plus, just because you have a replacement doesn't mean you should just give a good player away. They didn't get much back for Young. Absolute steal for Oakland
I don't love him as much as a lot of people do. I think he's good. I don't think he's a star.
Plus, just because you have a replacement doesn't mean you should just give a good player away. They didn't get much back for Young. Absolute steal for Oakland
Agreed, I don't have a real high view of Oakland's acquisition, but they traded very little to get him.
Surprisingly did not pick up Youkilis' option. I'm not sure of the value of the option, maybe they'll make him a Qualifying Offer. There aren't a lot of 3B available.
Unsurprisingly did not pick up Brett Myers' option.
Mets also made the no-brainer decision to pickup David Wright's and RA Dickey's options.
Braves kept Brian McCann, Tim Hudson and ?Paul Maholm?
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