[新聞] Hot Stove: Matsuzaka talks stalling

[richertkk (黃家大少)]

  The window of opportunity for the Boston Red Sox to sign right-hander
Daisuke Matsuzaka will soon reach the half-closed point, and apparently there's
 a gap about the size of Mt. Fuji separating the two sides.

It has been nearly two weeks since the Red Sox received exclusive negotiating
rights to the 26-year-old starting pitcher and if a deal hasn't been finalized
 before midnight (ET) on Dec. 14, the $51.1 million bidding fee submitted by
Boston would be returned.

Matsuzaka would then return to the Seibu Lions become an unrestricted free
agent after the 2007 season -- allowing his agent, Scott Boras, to negotiate
with any Major League organization.

Exactly what Matsuzaka wants -- or what the Red Sox are offering -- remains a
mystery. But a report in the Boston Herald said the initial offer was roughly
half of what Boras is seeking for his client, which is believed to be around
$14 million per season.
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哇...哇...哇....比一千萬還要更多了

That's the same amount Boras reportedly is seeking for another of his clients,
 outfielder J.D. Drew, and the Red Sox are among the teams in hot pursuit of
the left-handed hitter who led the Los Angeles Dodgers in RBIs last season
with 100.

Drew voided the final three years of his five-year, $55 million contract with
the Dodgers.

The Boston Globe reported that the Red Sox and Drew may soon come to terms on
a multiyear deal that would make him the highest-paid player on the team. But
a potential stumbling block remains.

Since an ownership change prior to the 2002 season, the Red Sox have not
signed a player for longer than four years. That is at least one less year
that other top-of-the-line free agents already have signed for this offseason.

Outfielder Alfonso Soriano tops the list, signing an eight-year, $136 million
contract with the Chicago Cubs. Gary Matthews Jr., (Angels),
Juan Pierre (Dodgers) and Carlos Lee (Astros) also have changed business
addresses for a total of 16 years and $194 million.

The Red Sox have several Hot Stove burners turned up, including one that
involves left fielder Manny Ramirez, which could be linked to the Drew
situation.

ESPN reported late Monday afternoon that the Red Sox are "aggressively"
shopping Ramirez, listing the Dodgers, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers and
Baltimore Orioles among the teams that have inquired about the veteran
slugger who would become expendable if the Sox sign Drew.

The San Francisco Chronicle reported earlier in the day that the Giants also
are interested in Ramirez, but pointed out that there are numerous obstacles
ahead, including the future of Barry Bonds. If he re-signs with the Giants,
it would blow any potential trade for Ramirez right out of McCovey Cove.

It should also be mentioned that because he has 10 years of MLB service and
the last five with the same team, Ramirez has veto rights to any proposed
trade. He has said in the past that he would prefer to stay in the American
League.

In other Hot Stove developments heading into the final week before the Winter
Meetings:

Dodgers: Left-hander Randy Wolf, who grew up in Southern California, appears
on the verge of shunning more lucrative offers from other teams to sign with
the Dodgers. The Los Angeles Times reported that a one-year deal worth $7.5
million and an option year based on innings pitched could be signed before
club officials depart on Thursday for the Dominican Republic.

Wolf, who played at Woodland Hills El Camino Real High and Pepperdine
University, would provide some insurance in case right-hander Greg Maddux
departs via free agency.

Giants: A contract agreement with infielder Rich Aurilia is being finalized
and should be announced before general manager Brian Sabean leaves for the
Winter Meetings, according to the Chronicle.

Pirates: According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pirates are seeking a
trade for a slugger and have had internal discussions about pursuing Reds
left fielder Adam Dunn. But Dunn's $10.5 million salary for 2007, and his
high strikeout rate (194 strikeouts in 561 at-bats), could make a trade for
him unlikely. Also, the Pirates picked up the $3 million option on left-handed
 reliever Damaso Marte's contract.

Indians: Disregard any rumors linking right-hander Jake Westbrook with the
trade market. Indians GM Mark Shapiro told the Plain Dealer that he doesn't
have much interest in trading a starter for bullpen help. The newspaper also
mentioned that the Indians have Angels reliever Scot Shields on their radar
screen, and could be competing with the Phillies, Orioles and Athletics for
outfielder Trot Nixon.

Brewers: A waiting game continues for free-agent outfielder Dave Roberts, but
GM Doug Melvin said he expects the 34-year-old to sign with the Giants.
The Rangers, who lost Matthews to the AL West-rival Angels, also are pursuing
Roberts, who is said to prefer playing for a West Coast team. The Brewers may
now move on to an even more veteran free agent like Kenny Lofton or Steve
Finley, though either player would be viewed as a one-year bridge to prospect
Tony Gwynn, Jr. Melvin told MLB.com that the club has discussed both Lofton and
 Finley, but is still weighing its options.

Braves: GM John Schuerholz still isn't providing any indications of his
interest in bringing Tom Glavine back to Atlanta, telling The New York Times
that the club is "examining every possibility available to us' in an effort
to improve its pitching. Glavine has 290 MLB victories, 242 of them with the
Braves.



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Blue Jays: The Toronto Star reported that the Blue Jays will hold a press
conference on Wednesday to announce the signing of catcher Rod Barajas,
pending the results of a physical. Details of the deal were rumored to be two
years and more than $6 million.

Padres: According to FOXSports.com, the Padres are exploring the idea of
signing Maddux, who is seeking a two-year deal in the $22.5 million range.

Angels: After striking out in their attempts to sign free agents Soriano and
Aramis Ramirez, the Angels will now explore trades. Joe Crede of the White Sox
 is a possible target. Club officials say any deal probably would not be a
blockbuster, and they wouldn't rule out the possibility of versatile Chone
Figgins reporting to Spring Training as the third baseman.

Diamondbacks: Infielder Craig Counsell and pitcher Miguel Batista might be
offered salary arbitration, according to the Arizona Republic. Both players
are "Type B" free agents and the team would get a "sandwich" pick as
compensation. It is unlikely that outfielder Luis Gonzalez would receive a
similar offer because, if accepted, he would make at least $9.2 million in
2007.

Jim Street is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the
approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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這是MLB官網上的新聞..文章太長了..有時間在翻

比較讓人吃驚的事是關於松板大輔的合約

文章有提到..要一年1400萬..我的老天爺阿..我想這也是文章標題表的"談判陷入泥沼"

就一些文章表示..紅襪不希望簽下一年超過一千萬的合約..但是傳說中的Scott Boras

現在正在展現他的功力..我想紅襪這次真的有點糗了...畢竟5110萬美元真的太誇張了..

還有在談到紅襪要簽下J.D.Drew..還有如果簽下J.D.Drew..Ramirez就可能會離開..

然後有一些球隊表示對他的興趣..不過他本人表示不太想開美國聯盟..還有一些其他球隊

的消息..有時間在翻囉..

不過一年花2000萬以上在一個投手上面..哇..真的很難以想像..現在那是山大王才有資格
去想的巴..




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推 spluto:沒談成紅襪又不用付錢...何來之糗?
推 richertkk:就是沒談成會更糗阿..丟臉丟到全世界..這是信任問題
→ richertkk:因為今年的FA市場..有一定等級的投手.沒來個1000萬年薪.
推 lodsongyy:推1F沒談成不用給5110萬美元低.1個月還沒到慢慢來吧~
→ richertkk:我想簽不到巴..很多中間等級的投手..都要8百萬以上了..
推 fengels:自己標金出太高也怨不了別人啊......
推 LebronKing:沒談成不用付錢啊..談判要是失敗雙方都有責任 BORA$
推 simonown:沒什麼丟臉的問題吧..標這麼高的價不意味要符合什麼期待
→ simonown:然後這跟信任問題更八竿子打不著關係了.....
噓 tunababy:何來之糗?
→ richertkk:紅襪花大筆錢.取得這個談判權.這是全世界都知道的事情.
→ richertkk:如果因為他花大筆錢..就要求付不符合球員能力的薪資..
→ richertkk:我想...應該沒有球員會接受巴..
推 simonown:Boras如果覺得薪資不合能力不接受導致破局 那也是他們兩
→ simonown:造雙方的事 倒也不必把破局說得愚蠢然後歸咎於紅襪吧..
推 simonown:況且一個月談判時間還過不到一半 當作雙方叫陣就罷了吧..
→ Kisugi:不用爭了 洋基迷認為丟臉很正常
推 Zoomyoyo:丟臉+1 XD
推 rainorshine:獅子大開口..不簽也罷..不如之後簽山大王
推 kikory:談不成最悶的會是西武和D-Mat，紅襪大可拿5110萬作其它補強
推 ckhou:簽約本來就是兩邊都同意就可以的事,球員不簽何來丟臉說
推 stanley0902:嗯沒錯阿  推樓樓上
推 sweep:一點都不糗
推 stanley0902:從另一觀點來看也是一種交易手段
推 yankeehater:何糗之有?
推 HoJinChang:紅襪自己要當大頭, 哪裡糗啊??
→ stanley0902:真不知道哪裡丟臉耶=.=  說丟臉的大概都是那些阿斗XDD
推 jackeycs:沒談成糗的是西武 松阪 Boras
推 KoAnne:用一千四百萬簽才糗
推 asdfzx:很糗 糗爺的糗 XD
推 RollingWave:糗不糗以後就建真章了
推 molemilk:用一千四百萬簽下D-Mat比較糗 如果真的要簽 紅襪一定要簽
→ molemilk:個5年才划算 因為都花了5110萬了 不過一但最後談成一年
→ molemilk:1400萬 那花個一億去簽個"可能"是ACE的投手幹嘛
推 richertkk:R大..你總算打對了.."見真章"..哈哈哈哈哈
推 REXA:推阿斗.XDD..用一千四百萬簽才糗
推 lwei781:簽不到一點都不丟臉
→ benchman:被人當盤子凱子才糗吧
推 nippleking:每次看到Kisugi的推文老是在引戰!甚麼都可以扯到洋基迷
推 Kisugi:我可是有查證的 都是事實...