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ALEX An.
The Ms have enough holes that they should just take the best available players and not worry about where they fit in..
BlueSkyLA
I don’t understand why anyone is “stunned” by the Weaver contract. The annual dollars are what you’d expect. The years are timed such that he will hit the free agent market again when he’s only 33, which makes him a prime candidate for another 3-5 year contract, assuming he’s still productive. If Weaver demands a Yankees-style 7-8 year deal, he reenters free agency at 35 or 36, years when most pitchers are on a downhill slide. He also probably has to accept a discount for the number of guaranteed years. So many factors enter into these contracts it make little sense to fixate on the total dollars.
mstrchef13
I wonder how cheaply Figgins could be had in the offseason.
KJ
Bag of balls would suffice.
J-Kat
I’d settle for just the bag personally. Mariners aren’t in a position to haggle for too much; no need to get greedy.