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Orioles To Attempt To Extend Bedard
It looks like Erik Bedard is Andy MacPhail's top priority right now. He's already gauged the trade interest for his ace, and is now exploring the idea of a contract extension.
Jeff Zrebiec says the Mets, Yankees, Angels, and Dodgers expressed interest in the southpaw starter. Interesting to see the Halos in the mix. The Dodgers are pushing the hardest for him. Two years of Bedard is expected to cost a team three MLB-ready players. The names mentioned for the Dodgers are Jonathan Broxton, Matt Kemp, and Clayton Kershaw. While Kershaw's not MLB-ready, I doubt the Orioles would mind. Zrebiec says the problem with the Dodgers is that Kemp and Kershaw would be part of a Miguel Cabrera package.
What would a contract extension cost? I'm thinking it would require something like four years, $65MM to cover the two team-controlled years and two years of free agency.
Zrebiec also mentions that the Mets inquired on Ramon Hernandez, but found the price of a high-end prospect prohibitive.
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Bedard would be a nice addition to the Dodger rotation, especially if Colletti can't extend Lowe and Penny. At this point, it seems like Ned Colletti could trade anyone. But does he have the balls to pull the trigger? The Dodgers biggest need is a power-hitter, and if Ned is gonna trade the farm, he better get someone who can drive in the runs, and put butts in the seats. Frank McCourt is putting $70 million into Dodger Stadium renovations this winter, and he is gonna raise ticket prices. Who would McCourt rather sacrifice the kids on? Cabrerra or Bedard? My money is on the guy driving in runs, not the guy pitching every five days.
Posted by: jskohl | November 15, 2007 at 08:18 AM
i heard bedard is a bit of a tool, especially when it comes to media attention, but i dont think he is any idiot. with some crappy players pulling off pay checks that end in 8 zeros, i think he will pass on an offer from the orioles unless they offer 5-6 100 million, 6 or 7 other major league teams would offer that to him right now if they could
Posted by: 04Forever | November 15, 2007 at 09:24 AM
A high-end prospect for Hernandez? You've got to be kidding me...
Are we sure Duquette isn't still lingering around the front office?
Posted by: JerseyMetFan | November 15, 2007 at 09:24 AM
yea just about every team would offer 5-6 100 million, but they can't. that's the beauty of the o's position. they'd be buying out 2 years of arbitration eligibility and a few years of free agency. that appeals to the team because they control him longer and it appeals to the player because it's guarenteed. he'll be making more than he would for the first 2 years. think about it. it makes sense. then if he gets hurt, he's already cashed in too.
Posted by: mckeetho | November 15, 2007 at 09:57 AM
touche
Posted by: 04Forever | November 15, 2007 at 10:43 AM