Toronto makes really stupid moves this offseason
By giving a 41-year old a 3-year contract you might be putting yourself in the way of ridicule, but by signing one that had an ERA over 4. You may just be plain stupid. The Blue Jays gave 41-year old Ron Reed a 3-year contract with 1.3 million a year.
To add to the Blue Jays stupidity, they signed 36-year old outfielder Jose Cruz to a 4-year deal worth more than 8 mil a year. Cruz did hit .326 but that being a career high, is not a good sign for the future. He also lost some of his power last season with only 5 homers.
Reed warming up early last season
Cruz with a single back in May
The "Kid" from Texas looks like a good one
Roger Clemens was taken 1st overall by the New York Mets during last Saturday's Free Agent Draft. With a 95 MPH fastball and a Splitter that drops off the table, Clemens could anchor this Mets staff for years to come.
Clemens at a press conference
Lynn joins Foster in New York to make a potent outfield
Fred Lynn, considered the best hitter on the free agent market by many this season, said the desicion came down to a chance to win. " I know the Mets are willing to spend money, and while I'm here, I'm sure we will get the pieces to fit the puzzle. Lynn signed a 5-year contract worth 13.5 million a year.
Lynn during Spring Training last year
Salary Cap Needed?
Many a baseball fan are crying for a salary cap. Those fans that aren't Yankee fans that is. When the Yankees signed Rick Stutcliffe to a 4-year contract that equaled almost 7 million a year to pitch long relief, fans and sportswriters alike both called for the Yankees' brass' heads. " It's not fair that they can take players like Stutcliffe just because another team wants him." said a Red Sox employee, who offered Stutcliffe 5 million a year and a guarenteed spot in the rotation.
Stutcliffe seen here with the Dodgers, became the highest paid long reliever this offseason
"Man there's a lot of stuff going on this year." Darryl said, as he put the paper down.
" Don't look at the paper, worry about yourself Darryl. Quit reading the paper or I can make it where your last name is Kiwi. How would you like that Darryl Kiwi?
"Okay, I'll quit reading the paper."
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