GimmeShelter Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baseball/bal-sp.orioles11nov11,0,6759683.story?coll=bal-sports-baseball The Orioles have had talks with the New York Yankees about acquiring 30-year-old pitcher Jaret Wright, according to an industry source. The Orioles likely would have to part with a reliever in return for Wright, who has fallen out of favor in New York after two inconsistent seasons. [url= http://ad.doubleclick.net/jump/trb.baltimoresun/sports/baseball;ptype=s;rg=ur;ref=rotoworldcom;tile=4;sz=300x250;ord=87747806] The Yankees have until tomorrow to decide whether they will pick up Wright's $7 million option for next season, though they reportedly are leaning toward buying it out for $4 million. If that is the case, it's possible that New York might be willing to send the Orioles some cash to help offset the $7 million Wright is due next year. Wright, who has a 68-57 record over 10 major league seasons and has battled shoulder problems throughout a career that started in Cleveland, had his most successful season in Atlanta in 2004 while working with current Orioles pitching coach Leo Mazzone. Wright went 15-8 that season with a 3.28 ERA and tied a career-high with 32 starts for the Braves. His performance earned him a three-year, $21 million deal from the Yankees, but Wright struggled in 2005 with injuries, missing nearly four months with a right shoulder strain. This past season, he avoided the disabled list, but pitched sporadically as the Yankees' fifth starter, going 11-7 with a 4.49 ERA. Wright was the losing pitcher in New York's loss to the Detroit Tigers in the fourth and deciding game of the American League Division Series. Even if the Orioles acquired Wright, they would likely still be interested in adding an additional pitcher via free agency. Club executives want to add depth to a youthful staff and give themselves flexibility so they can possibly trade a pitcher to upgrade the offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Makes sense...he was great under Mizzone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidhuman Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Get rid of him, he sucks the big one anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Take him and his contract away for us, you can do it for no players, I don't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Yanks set to send Wright to Orioles BY PETER BOTTE AND BILL MADDEN DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITERS Yanks won't buy out Jaret Wright's contract, but that doesn't mean he's staying. The tactic served them well with Gary Sheffield, and it appeared the Yankees were taking a similar approach with pitcher Jaret Wright last night. Rather than buy out the final year of Wright's contract, the Yankees are in the process of shipping the righthander to Baltimore. The Yankees had Wright under contract for 2007 for $7 million, but had an option to buy him out for $4 million. The Bombers aren't going to bring Wright back, but will manage to get something for him by trading him to the Orioles. They'll receive a top prospect or a player on Baltimore's 25-man roster - in which case the Yankees would pay $4 million of Wright's salary. In essence, it would be the same as if the Yankees bought out the contract - but with the Orioles sending a player to the Yankees to ensure that they could get Wright for one year at $3 million, rather than having the veteran hit the open market. With the GM meetings opening tomorrow in Naples, Fla., GM Brian Cashman called the Yankees' starting pitching "a question that isn't going to go away," with 19-game winner Chien-Ming Wang the only certainty among those on a path to return to the rotation. To that end, the Yanks will learn no later than tomorrow New York time if they have fallen short in the Daisuke Matsuzaka sweepstakes. Also, teams officially were able to offer contracts as of 12:01 this morning to the primary alternatives on the free-agent pitching market - a group led by Oakland's Barry Zito, San Francisco ace Jason Schmidt and NLCS MVP Jeff Suppan. Cashman acknowledged Friday that he is continuing to work toward a two-year deal to keep Mike Mussina in the Bronx. But the uncertain status of Randy Johnson and Carl Pavano, and the move on Wright - as well as the organization's six-year championship drought - mean the Yanks will spend yet another winter aggressively attempting to upgrade their pitching staff. Pavano missed the entire 2006 season with a host of ailments and accidents, and the Yankees aren't inclined to bank on the $40 million bust until he proves himself trustworthy. Cashman also has said that Johnson, who is 43 and coming off back surgery, shouldn't be counted on as a sure thing to be ready for the start of spring training. That leaves a top-heavy list of options in a relatively shallow free-agent pool once MLB and Japanese officials finally announce the winner of the secret posting bids for Matsuzaka, the 26-year-old ace of the Seibu Lions, by tomorrow's deadline. An ESPN report Friday indicated Boston may have topped all with a whopping bid between $38 million and $45 million. In addition to the Yankees, the Mets, Rangers, Angels, Diamondbacks and Cubs also have been mentioned as teams thought to have submitted bids for Matsuzaka's negotiating rights. Zito, like Matsuzaka, is represented by agent Scott Boras, who reportedly will seek to extract a five-year contract approaching $80 million for the 2002 AL Cy Young Award winner. Suppan, who has won 44 games the past three seasons for the Cardinals and three more in postseason play, could command a deal worth around $9 million-$10 million per season. Andy Pettitte also reiterated Friday at Joe Torre's Safe at Home Foundation dinner that he's strongly considering retirement after three injury-plagued seasons in Houston; the 34-year-old lefty claimed he hasn't definitively decided if he'll pursue a contract for next season. The Yanks undoubtedly will monitor the availability of both Pettitte and Roger Clemens with agents Alan and Randy Hendricks, who also represent Schmidt. Former Yanks lefty Ted Lilly, who went 15-13 in 32 starts for Toronto last season, and Seattle righty Gil Meche are lower-cost options who might intrigue the Yankees. I could be wrong but I don't see Jaret Wright being a guy who would fetch a "top prospect" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Yankees get O's reliever Chris Britton - he sounds good! http://www.courant.com/sports/baseball/hc-baseup1112.artnov12,0,1840994.story?coll=hc-headlines-baseball The Yankees have agreed to trade Jaret Wright and cash to the Baltimore Orioles for reliever Chris Britton, two Orioles sources told The Baltimore Sun. While the specifics of the deal have been worked out, the trade won't be official until it gets commissioner's approval, which is necessary when more than $1 million in cash exchanges hands in a deal. That could happen by today. Along with Wright, a righthander with a 68-57 record over 10 seasons, the Yankees have agreed to send the Orioles $4 million, according to sources. That is the amount it would have cost New York to buy out Wright's 2007 option. Britton, a righthander who was the Orioles' eighth-round selection in the 2001, was arguably the team's second best reliever as a rookie this past season behind closer Chris Ray. Britton, 23, was 0-2 with a 3.35 ERA and one save in 52 games, while holding opponents to a .228 average. ============ Chris Britton started the year as the organization Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted November 12, 2006 Author Share Posted November 12, 2006 Rotoworlds take: Can't argue with their opinion unless the Birds felt Wright was going to get over 3mill per as a FA. The Orioles are set to give up Chris Britton in return for Jaret Wright and $4 million of the right-hander's $7 million salary. A terrible move for an organization that still has to be considered one of the worst run in baseball. Britton, whom the Orioles were never especially fond of in part because of his conditioninign issues, had a 3.35 ERA in 53 2/3 innings as a rookie and he's under control for six more years. Wright, on the other hand, is under control by the Yankees for one more day. After that, he'd become a free agent, at which point the Orioles very likely could have signed him for right around the $3 million they're set to spend. Oh yeah, and he's not any good at all. Forget salaries and service time: we'd take Britton over him for 2007 alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 If Wright is off the payroll then we need two SP (since Cashman isn't counting on Pavano playing). A righty and a lefty would do nicely. Matsuzaka/Zito, anyone? I'd take the other Japanese pitcher and schmidt or something too, I guess. Or maybe we ought to go after the "low-cost" options and bank on Hughes and Sanchez making an appearance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Rotoworlds take: Can't argue with their opinion unless the Birds felt Wright was going to get over 3mill per as a FA. The Orioles are set to give up Chris Britton in return for Jaret Wright and $4 million of the right-hander's $7 million salary. A terrible move for an organization that still has to be considered one of the worst run in baseball. Britton, whom the Orioles were never especially fond of in part because of his conditioninign issues, had a 3.35 ERA in 53 2/3 innings as a rookie and he's under control for six more years. Wright, on the other hand, is under control by the Yankees for one more day. After that, he'd become a free agent, at which point the Orioles very likely could have signed him for right around the $3 million they're set to spend. Oh yeah, and he's not any good at all. Forget salaries and service time: we'd take Britton over him for 2007 alone. I love Cashman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted November 12, 2006 Author Share Posted November 12, 2006 Now they should eat some of Farnsworth's contract and move him for a SP or good young catching prospect if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsMan57 Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 The Orioles need to get their heads examined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Now they should eat some of Farnsworth's contract and move him for a SP or good young catching prospect if possible. Thats a fine idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 big time kudos to Cashman for getting ANYTHING for Wright, let alone a young top prospect who has already shown the ability to get it done at the Major League level. This deal is a steal IMO. Nice couple of deals by Cash. Got four arms for Sheff and Wright, two of which are top tier prospects. GREAT JOB!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 i'd trade Jaret Wright for a bucket of baseballs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 i'd trade Jaret Wright for a bucket of baseballs Only the Orioles would accept that trade though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 i'd trade Jaret Wright for a bucket of baseballs How big is the bucket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Cashman has started the offseason off well. They should try to write off Pavano as well. Yes the options will be limited. But it would be nice to not have to think about him next year. He does not have the makeup to pitch here, it is obvious. Wang ??? Moose ??? Randy Johnson \ ??? They need another top of the rotation starter. If Moose will sign a 2 year deal I would do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 He does not have the makeup to pitch here, it is obvious. Why don't you give him your makeup then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 He does not have the makeup to pitch here, it is obvious. Why don't you give him your makeup then? That's pretty funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutout Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Cashman has started the offseason off well. They should try to write off Pavano as well. Yes the options will be limited. But it would be nice to not have to think about him next year. He does not have the makeup to pitch here, it is obvious. Wang ??? Moose ??? Randy Johnson \ ??? They need another top of the rotation starter. If Moose will sign a 2 year deal I would do that. anyone think they give hughes or sanchez a chance to win the 5th spot in spring training?or are they just gonna throw money at the problem and hope they don't sign carl pavano 2:electric boogaloo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidhuman Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Dont worry about Pavano, if he has proven anyting, he will get hurt to collect his paycheck. Great move getting rid of Wright. Agreed on needing at least one solid starter to fill the spots, hopefully they can get Maztusakagawatiso and Zito. They freed up enough cash for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloogy Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 He did a decent job eating up innings, but we have to improve our rotation. I see it as a good move too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 He did a decent job eating up innings, but we have to improve our rotation. I see it as a good move too.Eating innings is exactly what he didn't do lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 It is mind boggling that a GM with a job actually gave up anything for this giant POS. Cashman needs to keep on it and get me a south paw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENSMACKS Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 the yanks are stocking up on fat pitchers this dude also has weight problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 the yanks are stocking up on fat pitchers this dude also has weight problems. We're still trying to fill the void left by the departure of David Wells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I for one am sad to see the Wright ERA end in NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I for one am sad to see the Wright ERA end in NY. I am sure the Yankee relief staff are all breathing easier too now with 5 innings Wright gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Cashman has cut the payroll from last year by a nice chunck: Wright will cost 4 million, down from the 7 million of 2006. Sheff and his 13 million are gone. Moose will be around 12 million per, less than the 19 million he earned in 2006. 3 + 13 + 7 = 23 million. Nice savings. And we added 4 kids under 23 in the process. Cashman is doing quite nicely, IMO. He also got rid of 2 players from the "Tampa" faction - Wright and Sheff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Cashman has cut the payroll from last year by a nice chunck: Wright will cost 4 million, down from the 7 million of 2006. Sheff and his 13 million are gone. Moose will be around 12 million per, less than the 19 million he earned in 2006. 3 + 13 + 7 = 23 million. Nice savings. And we added 4 kids under 23 in the process. Cashman is doing quite nicely, IMO. He also got rid of 2 players from the "Tampa" faction - Wright and Sheff. Only two trades by Cashman but I cannot say enough about how great these deals were. In all seriousness, if you had asked me last week what the Yankees could get in exchange for these two players I would have thought a veteran #3 or #4 starter for Sheffield or mid level prospects..no blue chippers. I was wrong. As far as Jaret Wright, you would first have to convince me that somebody wanted him and if so, I would have guessed one or two A ball prospects. Cashman has made two great deals, and dumped a nice bit of salary off the books. The off-season is young but so far I love what he's done. Let's see what he does the rest of the way. Personally I'd like to see Catalanatto, Ted Lilly or Randy Wolf, Kei Igawa, and Jason Schmidt if he can be had at 3 yrs in the 12-13 million dollar range. Wang Moose Igawa/Lilly/Wolf Rasner/Kartsens Randy/Pavano I think if those are the top three in the rotation, the Yanks will be able to make a run at another division. If the Sox do have Schilling, Beckett, and Matsuzaka they're going to be really tough to beat. I have no doubt that the Red Sox will spend this entire off-season teaching Josh Beckett how to be a pitcher and not a thrower. When Beckett realizes he's not Nolan Ryan, he'll be a Cy Young candidate for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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