Just because the Winter Meetings are over, doesn’t mean Theo and Jed aren’t still out there working for YOU. Let’s take a look at the various transactions and rumors swirling around this weekend.
The details of the Kyuji Fujikawa deal have been made public:
The Cubs announced that they have reached an agreement with Japanese closer Kyuji Fujikawa. The two-year, $9.5MM contract includes a club/vesting option for 2015.
Fujikawa will receive a $1MM signing bonus, $4MM in salary for 2013 and ’14, plus a vesting option at $5.5MM or $6MM based on games finished. If the option does not vest, it turns to a $5.5MM club option with a $500K buyout. In total, Fujikawa has a guaranteed $9.5MM when including the buyout.
I’d expect to see the attempts to move Marmol pick up considerably in the next few days.
Do the Mariners pay attention to Jon Morosi? We’re about to find out, because Morosi thinks Daivd DeJesus is the answer to their prayers. Or something.
Josh Hamilton would help the Seattle Mariners. That is obvious. They need his presence, his star power, his fluid left-handed swing. But if they think he alone is the answer to their offensive woes, they might be headed toward a costly calamity.
And then the real kicker shows up:
Chicago Cubs outfielder David DeJesus, who had a .350 on-base percentage this year while spending most of his time as a leadoff man, is one potential fit via trade. He’s signed to an affordable contract — $4.25 million salary in 2013, $6.5 million club option in 2014 — and the Mariners, with their bounty of young pitching, can supply the Cubs with a long-term asset for their rebuilding project.
Hey–that’s our centerfielder you’re talking about there, Morosi. I suggest you tread carefully, because if we lose DeJesus, all we have left is Nate Schierholtz, Tony Campana, Brett Jackson, Dave Sappelt, and Alfonso Soriano. And Jorge Soler and Matt Szczur.
But wait, perhaps the Cubs have anticipated Morosi’s advice, because they’re still on the lookout for more outfielders:
We’re keeping an eye on all the news this weekend.
I don’t consider this a bunch of stuff.
How much “stuff” is in a “bunch”?
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Great song by Prince…
well, I couldn’t come up with a decent title.
LOHO offseason genetic headline writing contest?
People talked, about players, status quo achieved
How many outfielders are we supposed to have again?
Its a day of the week, here are some Cubs blurbs
Hmmm, that was supposed to read generic, sorry.
same thing.
Dempster supposedly turned down a deal with the Red Sox for 2 years and $25 million.
Ryan Dempster has stated that he wants a 3 year deal.
He’s also stated that he wants to pitch in the National League.
He’s also stated that he wants to pitch for a team that has spring training in Arizona.
(I’m not making this up…)
I would assume that next he’s going to say that he only wants to play for teams that once had Harry Caray as their announcer as well.
But, most importantly, does Dempster want a pony? That’s. all that is missing from the list…
I’m gonna go ahead and say sign Dempster. Give him a no trade clause, but also put a rider on the clause that triggers mandatory hunting trips with Robin Yount.