RED SOX SIGN DAVID PRICE - 7 YEARS/$217M

[TNP777]

I think whoever ends up with Greinke will regret it, and that includes my Dodgers. Sure, he's still very good now, but I don't see him putting up those numbers in year 4 onward. That kind of yearly salary would be particularly tough on San Francisco, imo, especially in the latter years of the contract.

Now, having said that, it's not my money. If the Dodgers go out and resign him, that is surely better than not having him and seeing him pitch at the Phone Booth.

 

[AnthonyCorona]

I think whoever ends up with Greinke will regret it, and that includes my Dodgers. Sure, he's still very good now, but I don't see him putting up those numbers in year 4 onward. That kind of yearly salary would be particularly tough on San Francisco, imo, especially in the latter years of the contract.

Now, having said that, it's not my money. If the Dodgers go out and resign him, that is surely better than not having him and seeing him pitch at the Phone Booth.

The giants just paid Timmy 35 mil the last two years so I think he'll look like a steal at 32

 

[bmp1971]

Dave D likes to deal prospects, not acquire them.

Not more than the Jays! Plus, the Jays have a thing for aging knuckleballers! Could work!!!

 

[AnthonyCorona]

Not more than the Jays! Plus, the Jays have a thing for aging knuckleballers! Could work!!!

That's funny

 

[bmp1971]

That's funny

 

[hive17]

Is there even going to be a need for the Winter Meetings? Jeez.

 

[goobmcnasty]

Is there even going to be a need for the Winter Meetings? Jeez.

Winter Meetings = LCS

Internet and cell phones killed that ****.

 

[goobmcnasty]

**** = SHlT

 

[goobmcnasty]

Don't censor me.

 

[George_Calfas]

What could have been.

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The St. Louis Cardinals finished runner-up in the David Price sweepstakes. #STLCards

@Super Mario

I was surprised when I heard this on the radio.i wonder if they will extend a big offer toward J-Hey?

 

[Super Mario]

Thank God the Cardinals didn't blow that money on Price.

They wouldn't give that kind of money to Albert Pujols. Why would they give it to Price.

 

[Brewer Andy]

Bad move


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[bmp1971]

Bad move


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Why?

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[Brewer Andy]

Why?

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I guess they can afford to eat it on the back end but I don't like the years. Just the way it works these days though


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[bmp1971]

I guess they can afford to eat it on the back end but I don't like the years. Just the way it works these days though


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Exactly, but a guy of his ability kept healthy can still perform well enough through the whole contract, even if he's a #3 , 4, then 5, in the last years of the deal. I imagine guys like Ed Rod and Owens, maybe even Johnson, can step into an ace role, with my guess either Ed Rod or Johnson in 2-3 years. Johnson may never be an ace, but he's smart, and smarts in pitching can go a long ways.

 

[u2me57]

Being from here, a great guy, and a class act, I'm really happy for David Price. But the Red Sox did overpay for him.

 

[scotty216brs]

Awesome! I personally love the signing. We not only got an ace, but we got an ace who can 100% pitch lights out in the AL East and at Fenway Park. Sure it's a lot of money, but we had room to add some payroll and that's the cost of getting an ace nowadays. I was worried the Sox were going to get Grienke (who reportedly would have if they didn't land Price) and that signing would have been a disaster. Best part of getting Price is that he doesn't cost us a first round draft pick, so we can continue to build a decent farm system.

 

[BBCgalaxee]

His numbers against the AL east are great but his postseason numbers are the complete opposite.

I just have a problem with the years.

All in all he is one of the best pitchers in baseball but just keep the following in mind:

Verlander, Lee, Halladay, Sabathia, Weaver, Johan were the top WAR pitchers in 2011. How'd they age?

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[MisterT]

His numbers against the AL east are great but his postseason numbers are the complete opposite.

I just have a problem with the years.

All in all he is one of the best pitchers in baseball but just keep the following in mind:

Verlander, Lee, Halladay, Sabathia, Weaver, Johan were the top WAR pitchers in 2011. How'd they age?

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I knew if I waited long enough someone would write up exactly how I feel. I could not have said it better myself!

 

[MetalAndy]

I'm a Sox fan so getting David Price seems like a much needed move. Obviously some points you guys have made are valid ones like years and money being too much. I agree, but it's what they had to do in order to get a #1 starter. Is he going to be this good in 3 or 4 years? Most likely not. I just hope they make it to the post season in 16 and he learns how to pitch past September. His ERA is 1.95 Fenway. That right there is a huge deal!