Mavrik Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Drew signs with Boston for $70 million, five-year deal Associated Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- J.D. Drew and the Boston Red Sox culminated weeks of negotiations by reaching a preliminary agreement Tuesday on a $70 million, five-year contract. Drew will receive $14 million annually in the deal, which is subject to a physical. He gives the Red Sox a powerful middle of the batting order alongside David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez -- if Ramirez isn't traded. "He's going to be a contributor. They had two big sluggers, righty-lefty, Ortiz and Ramirez," agent Scott Boras said. "J.D. has a great on-base percentage. He gives you a quality at-bat. He's an RBI guy. And he's really going to add a defensive component to that team that is, I think, really going to enhance their play, what they do both with arm strength and his ability to cover ground in the outfield. And his baserunning -- he can run a little bit. He is going to steal 20 or 30 bases. He's going to bring a dimension there." Boras also represents Daisuke Matsuzaka. Boston bid $51,111,111 for his rights and has until Dec. 14 to reach an agreement. The pitcher's current team, the Seibu Lions, receives the money only if the Red Sox and Matsuzaka strike a deal. "I think it's going to take a cooperative effort from three parties to get something done on this," Boras said. Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press Easily the worst contract given out this year. Worse than Pierre's. Worse than Lee's. Giving 70 million to a mediocre injury prone player is nothing short of stupidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharrow Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Boras can really spin the ****, huh? Sounds like Drew is going to have a career year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 This move is one step closer to Garb giving up her Red Sox Nation card. JD Drew is a pussy. Bad move Red Sox, real bad move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 I don't like the move either. It's stupid. I don't care what anyone says. In better news though: Jon Lester's cancer has gone into remission and he has a good chance of playing this upcoming season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatman Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 This is a stupid move for boston. He's ok player who gets injured way to much, this is an even worse move if they really do trade Manny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Drew is always hurt and has no heart. 5 years for a dog. It's also the precurosr to dumping Ramirez, which is a mistake. Sure, he's a lousy fielder who doens't care about staying in shape. But he scares the piss out of opposing pitchers and helps Ortiz tremendously. Good move-for the Yankees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gainzo Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Drew is always hurt and has no heart. 5 years for a dog. It's also the precurosr to dumping Ramirez, which is a mistake. Sure, he's a lousy fielder who doens't care about staying in shape. But he scares the piss out of opposing pitchers and helps Ortiz tremendously. Good move-for the Yankees. As much as I hate Sports Radio in Boston everyone in this town wants nothing to do with JD Drew. The fans and hosts have been talking about this for a while. This guy has no chance in Boston! He is going to be booed regardless of what he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet/BosoxFan Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 This move is one step closer to Garb giving up her Red Sox Nation card. JD Drew is a pussy. Bad move Red Sox, real bad move. Yeah, its really gonna suck to have a legitimate #5 hitter for once in your lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Yeah, its really gonna suck to have a legitimate #5 hitter for once in your lifetime. Bwahahahahahahahahaha!!! You kill me. JD Drew has been nothing more than mediocre. Good luck. How long till manny leaves? LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 ESPN Insider had some "anonymous" quotes from other GMs and execs familiar with Drew and Boston and many of them predicted he'd melt down in a town with big time media and unforgiving fans. He's always played in laid back, easy going cities. Time will tell if this will be an issue for the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet/BosoxFan Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 ESPN Insider had some "anonymous" quotes from other GMs and execs familiar with Drew and Boston and many of them predicted he'd melt down in a town with big time media and unforgiving fans. He's always played in laid back, easy going cities. Time will tell if this will be an issue for the guy. Well I have an anonymous quote that I saw on ESPN.com's main page that refers to JD Drew as Billy Meuller-esque quiet professional ball player who wont be affected by any market, large or small. The source of the quote? Bill Mueller himself. For whatever that is worth. Not worth anything actually...just like AFJF's quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 J.D. Drew - 5 years, $70 million? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 I've been dreading this signing since it was announced. Drew does not excite me at all. The money I could care less about as, at the end of the day, it's not my money. But pretty much all Red Sox fans do not like this guy so he has his work cut out for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavrik Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 I've been dreading this signing since it was announced. Drew does not excite me at all. The money I could care less about as, at the end of the day, it's not my money. But pretty much all Red Sox fans do not like this guy so he has his work cut out for him. Guaranteed he'll start off the 07 season slow and Red Sox fans will want his head on a platter. Guy has been an egotist and a headcase since he came out of Florida State holding out from the Phillies and wanting that ridiculous contract for a Rook. Red Sox fans will be wanting to trade him by midseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 I've been dreading this signing since it was announced. Drew does not excite me at all. The money I could care less about as, at the end of the day, it's not my money. But pretty much all Red Sox fans do not like this guy so he has his work cut out for him. If healthy he will be fine. Sound player in all phases of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Drew has missed a total of 185 games in the last 4 years. What a bum. If Manny leaves, Sox will struggle to finish 3rd in the AL East. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Drew has missed a total of 185 games in the last 4 years. What a bum. If Manny leaves, Sox will struggle to finish 3rd in the AL East. Finish 3rd? You think the Sox are good enough to repeat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 While it's entirely too much money for him, if healthy, he's no bum. He's a clear upgrade over Trot Nixon, and a 3-4-5 of Papi, Manny and Drew is the best in baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Sox and Indians are reportedly trying to sign Eric Gagne as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 I don't like the move either. It's stupid. I don't care what anyone says. In better news though: Jon Lester's cancer has gone into remission and he has a good chance of playing this upcoming season. I heard this morning that it was completely gone, for now at least, and he has been given teh green light to resume "Baseball Activities". That really is good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Yeah, its really gonna suck to have a legitimate #5 hitter for once in your lifetime. You will not get more from him then you would from Trot Nixon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 You will not get more from him then you would from Trot Nixon. You talking circa 2003 Trot or 2006 Trot? BIG difference. Look, Nixon was a dirtdog, hardnosed baller and the fans loved that. But he also was constantly getting dinged and sidelined over the past 3 years. Boston needed a new RF and #5 hitter. They have that now in Drew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 You talking circa 2003 Trot or 2006 Trot? BIG difference. Look, Nixon was a dirtdog, hardnosed baller and the fans loved that. But he also was constantly getting dinged and sidelined over the past 3 years. Boston needed a new RF and #5 hitter. They have that now in Drew. Drew's history regarding injuries tells one that he will not be available much either. He does seem very healthy in contract "walk" years though. So he will for sure have a great 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Drew > Nixon Good deal for the Sawx I am glad we don't have to pitch to Nixon anymore, and I'm glad the Sawx decided to pay for Drew, rather than Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 The Sox need bullpen help more than a #5 hitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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