...from what I had heard, 4 years was almost a given...just sayin'. ...I think 4 years/$40 is fair but he'll probably get a littler more.
...wow, Heyman says $52 Mil. http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/12/15/free-agent-third-baseman-chase-headley-nearing-decision/ ...so much for that "4 years/$65 Mil" BS.
Okay - for me, his defense is the deciding factor. If he were mediocre or less of a fielder - his offense/power numbers won't swing the deal for me. He'll play very good defense, and he should hopefully give us at least .250-260, .340/355 OBP, 15-20 HRs. That'll do fine on a consistent basis for the next couple of years, I guess. There's also a very fair chance he'll step up and raise his game. My goodness, could he actually flourish being a Yankee and welcoming the "action" and "big time" atmosphere that goes along with it?
____________________________ Two thoughts. 1) On paper the WhiteSox are now just about as good as any other team in the A.L., ...and they may prove it. 2) The games aren't played on paper. lol
How exactly did it "pay to cheat"? His suspension was also a fine. Didn't that cost him money? Than afterwards he demonstrated his ability to produce at the plate, conforming to the new drug policy.... Thus showing his ability was independent to the perceived " performance enhancement". Your statement is pure hyperbole. In reality it pays to produce and be a stand up guy, owning your actions. Isn't that the message MLB wants to send? Don't cheat, well catch you. If we catch you, you will do time. After you do time, we will take you back, watch you closely, but you have every opportunity to succeed....and your success will further diminish the desire to cheat. We can't keep convicting these guys based on past transgressions, otherwise make first offense a lifetime ban. Happy to discuss the latter option with very specific criteria. And of course you knew I was going to say this....
I'm only jumping for joy if he has to buy a firstbasemens mitt and he plays 3B/1B positions like Youk and Pujols used to.
It's way over due to create performance based contracts in lieu of multi Millions year after year. Give Heady say, 10 Mil a Year, loaded with incentives, for Games Played, B'Avg./ Fldg. Pctg./ RBI's/ Runs/ you name it..... We used to get paid for our performance via fat bonuses, upon completion of a Performance Mgmt. Plan...I've always felt the best way to pay if for play, and rewards upon excelling....
Wait...you want to pay based on performance? How dare you suggest such an overtly capitalistic concept. What's next, some form of profit sharing dividend related to franchise earnings? No way the communists in the MLBPA go for that.
We can talk about the contract all we want but I'm just happy to have Headley. Great glove, solid clubhouse guy (a gamer) and 20HR potential all while working pitch counts. Gives options for Prado and either Refsnyder/Pirela without having to rely on either out of the gate. I much prefer having a debate on him being signed one year too long that about him signing elsewhere and what it means for the Yanks.
I think they just happen to be in a position where they didn't have much of a choice. If no Headley they're way too thin on the infield.
Well excuse me Father Flanagan but that's that's some of the dumbest crock of shit I've ever heard. But coming from & your habit of disagreeing with just about everybody I shouldn't be surprised. With that said...... 1) Which to you and I would have been equivalent to perhaps $100.00 Holy shit that had to hurt. 2) If he was a STAND UP guy he wouldn't have cheated to begin with. 3) And we'll give you enough money to last you a lifetime.
Bern I see your point & I really hope this signing doesn't take away from giving one of the kids a solid chance.
