The MLB WinterMeetings are in full effect this week and there’s already been a bunch of deals and rumors swirling. Let’s get to it:
Monthly Archive: December 2010
Dec
06
Aftershocks of the Werthquake…
Not to beat a dead horse but I just need to get the rest of this off of my chest. This Jayson Werth deal that was signed yesterday for 7 years, $126 million is the 15th highest contract in MLB history. That equates to an average of $18 million a year. The amount the Washington …
Dec
05
Werthquake!!…HOW MUCH?!?
The Washington Nationals caused a Werthquake today by announcing that they signed free agent Jayson Werth to a 7-year $126 million contract. Read that again. That is not a typo. SEVEN YEARS…$126 MILLION. Where do I start with this? In all aspects this contract is just absolutely horrible. Now, Jayson Werth is absolutely an All-Star …
Dec
05
Reality Potion All Around!!
Well, Derek Jeter and the Yankees have reached an agreement on a three year deal in the neighborhood of $51 million and a player option on the fourth year. Is this a surprise to anyone? Absolutely not. What is surprising is how this thing went down. Jeter’s people came right out and said they wanted …
