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Indians To Discuss Long-Term Deal With Betancourt
Reliever Rafael Betancourt turns 33 in April. I have to admit, I didn't realize he was that old. He spent a lot of time in the Boston organization. Betancourt had a career year in '07, posting a 1.47 ERA in 79 innings. Also I feel like I have to make the obligatory mention: Betancourt was suspended 10 games in July of 2005 for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. He was the first Indians player to test positive and at the time spoke of filing a grievance to clear his name.
Anyway we're in happier times now, as Betancourt's agent will meet with the Indians about a possible multiyear extension. He's got four years of service time, so he'll reach free agency after the 2009 season.
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Wow he is really 33, didn't know that. Damn I wish they didn't lock him up he is too good.
Posted by: yankman27 | December 03, 2007 at 06:35 PM
I imagine the longer-term deal will be a complicated one ~ one involving a bunch of incentives for saves and such. Its unknown if they will start to work him into the closer role this year or instead give Perez that shot. I love the guy, he has nasty stuff; but I wouldnt be surprised to see him passed up for the closer role and inturn have the team in a hard position to lock him up longer-term...
Posted by: darkstar1661 | December 03, 2007 at 06:49 PM
What's the going rate for a player like Betancourt? 3 years / 10 million?
Posted by: jessethebody | December 03, 2007 at 09:43 PM
Depends… Is he our closer in 2009? Do others see him as a closer soon? Like I mentioned, I think longterm can maybe turn tricky in his case…
Posted by: darkstar1661 | December 03, 2007 at 10:22 PM