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Perrotto's Latest: Sabathia, Varitek, Crede, Villone

John Perrotto of Baseball Prospectus checks in with his usual Sunday column.  He's got some new hot stove material to consider.

  • Perrotto says the Indians are holding firm at an offer of four years plus an option for C.C. SabathiaAs of a week ago, the Indians were said to have an offer on the table for him.  I suggested that the Tribe might top out around four years, $72MM plus an option for 2013.
  • Perrotto writes that "Boston is expected to sign catcher Jason Varitek to a two-year extension worth around $20 million."  Varitek could retire after that.
  • Perrotto suggests that Joe Crede is on the Giants' radar if they don't re-sign Pedro Feliz (hat tip South Side Sox).  Crede seems like he'll be involved in one of those late Spring Training deals, given the need to prove his health.
  • The Yankees, Mets, and Pirates are interested in free agent lefty reliever Ron Villone.


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could retire? If we are guessing, it's will retire.

Two years of a curtain call for Tek? At least it's not four more. He's one of the best at calling a game and handling a staff, but his offensive contributions have been lackluster lately. This effectively puts the Sox out of next year's Johjima sweeps, too.

"but his offensive contributions have been lackluster lately."

'Tek's numbers might not look very good compared to other positions, but among ML catchers with at least 400 AB, Varitek had the 5th-best OPS, and tied for 7th-best in HR. He's still pretty decent offensively at the position, in addition to his game-calling.

Wow, no way anyone will be able to sympathize for the Indians if they are unwilling to go 5 guaranteed. They would be asking Sabathia to give up A LOT of guaranteed money.

If Shapiro wants to keep this team going strong from here on out, I'd call the Yankees about a package starting with Hughes. No reason to lose Sabathia for nothing(aside from draft pick compensation) for the CHANCE at competing in 2008.

I have faith in Mark Shapiro to get the CC deal done soon. all the cleveland writers were saying that westbrook would take at least 5 years and 65M and he signed for 3 years 33M. Hafner was supposed to get 6 years 100M according to those same reporters and he signed for 4 years 57M. That says alot about Shapiro as a shrewd GM. We shall see though.

"I have faith in Mark Shapiro to get the CC deal done soon. all the cleveland writers were saying that westbrook would take at least 5 years and 65M and he signed for 3 years 33M. Hafner was supposed to get 6 years 100M according to those same reporters and he signed for 4 years 57M. That says alot about Shapiro as a shrewd GM. We shall see though."

...Add to it the fact that CC has publicly stated his desire to stay in Cleveland and only a Bay-area team would possibly suit his hearts desire more. With SF unlikely to add another huge contract for a pitcher and Oakland never having that kind of cash; well that family thing should probably be counted out completely.

Even further hurting the chances he goes elseware would be near-by Anaheim and LA both having big contracts in the rotation to begin with, multiple kids for depth in SP and bigger needs/questions with the bats. The Cubs wouldnt be able to afford him with their longterm commitments, Sabathia hates the Chi-Sox because of the long-standing rivalry between the two. We are getting down to only a couple probable big-spenders having the interest to push the dollar-amount up to the extreme level even if he did walk at the end of the year ~ the fact that his destination would be so out of his control if he turned down the Tribe is working in the teams favor bigtime here...

It is ridicoulos to say that Sabathia hates the White Sox. He would love to play hear. Just because we have a rivalry with Cleveland dosen't mean that he would feel that same feeling on the free agent market. Torri Hunter was very high on joining the White sox, but the the Sox were not very high on matching the angels offer. I don't know how you can say what you just said? did you talk to him personally? If you does not resign with the indians, look for the White Sox to be one of the top bidders for his services.

unfortunately... he'll never come to the sox cause they'd only give him 3 yr., not worth it at all for him

A combo of him and Buehrle could really dominate a the division for many years to come. You have to take chances somewere. I some how am holding out faith that Reindsdorf will start opening up his checkbook and start acting more like a big market team would.

It's put up or shut up time again, for Mr. Dolan. His "I'll spend when the time is right" mantra was put to the test with PRONK and Westbrook.. and he did what he said he would, signing both to pretty good deals for both parties.

With respect to this "Perlotto" statement, he's aping the local media who have proven to be more clueless than usual regarding the Indians signings. Paul Hoynes has a Wednesday "fan chat" where he's repeatedley stated that he has no direct information regarding the terms of the offer to CC, but, he thinks it should be... Perlotto then apes this "whistle while you work" drivel.

The fact of the matter is, the Indians & Mark Shapiro don't negotiate in the press. IF and when a deal is struck, then the Hoynes' and Perlotto's and Dayne Perry's and Peter Gammons of the baseball world will be able to claim they had the story..

They didn't and won't, until that time. What say you?

“It is ridicoulos to say that Sabathia hates the White Sox. He would love to play hear. Just because we have a rivalry with Cleveland dosen't mean that he would feel that same feeling on the free agent market. Torri Hunter…”

…Actually, he does hate them ~ bigtime… If you are a fan of either team and follow the rivalry at all you will see it in the comments that he continually seems to let slip. Sure, he doesn’t hate them as much as the Twins (oh man, that’s an ugly situation) ~ but its pretty bad. Hunter is a horrible example as well, all AL-Central fans know he has consistently been wishy-washy with contradicting statements and doesn’t seem to stand up for things very well. Sabathia is a man of principles though (see the Twins/Indians blatant-headhunting games or his statements on Blacks in the game if you want evidence)

Wow Darkstar, you never seem to amaze me. When we think you couldn't say anything more stupid, you one up yourself. CC Sabathia will go wherever he gets the combo of best contract and best chance for winning. If you think the Cubs or even the Giants could sign him. Neither team is broke and could not afford him next year. All they will have to pay is luxury tax. *&%even the Yankees, Red Sox, Bluejays(if they trade Burnett), Angels, Cardinals, Mets(esp if they don't get Santana), and maybe even the Phillies.

The Indians would be fools to let him go. A pitcher like him doesn't come along very often.

Huh, I’m glad to hear you obviously hold such beliefs as A) Players are all the same, B) Players never sign for anything but best offer or offer + chance to win, C) Players never sign because of location preference and D) Any team can sign any huge contract no matter what situation they are in. I especially love the *nothing* you provide to back up these claims, and look forward to the inevitable reply giving some random player who went somewhere just for the money as if it’s the definitive proof of this box you have created…


Horrible grammar issues, misuse of words, indecipherable sentences leading nowhere, unwarranted bashing ~ Tim, isnt there anything we can do to have an Age-Verification on the accounts for the site? Some of these kids are out of hand…

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