PFSIKH Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5016230 Holy smokes the bar for catchers just went wwwwaaayyyyy uuuuuuppp!!!! Over under 2015 that contract becomes too expensive for Twins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I think he's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 I think he's worth it. Seeing he is 26, he probably is, but that is a huge chunk of change for a catcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Great move by the twins. Mauer isn't just a catcher though, he's the face of that franchise and rightfully so. It's about time their cheap ass owner opened his wallet to keep some home grown talent in at twins uniform. Minnesota is a damn good baseball city and continue to support that team despite a FO that is almost never willing to do what it takes to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 Great move by the twins. Mauer isn't just a catcher though, he's the face of that franchise and rightfully so. It's about time their cheap ass owner opened his wallet to keep some home grown talent in at twins uniform. Minnesota is a damn good baseball city and continue to support that team despite a FO that is almost never willing to do what it takes to win. Good to see ya out of Iraq. I wonder if the Twins owners are expecting a windfall from there new stadium? 20 million per year for a team that spent 67 million on salary. Granted, it will probably be a few years before he earns that as I imagine it is loaded in the back end of the contract. I agree with you wholeheartedly on him being the face of the franchise. Colin Cowherd made that point about being the face of the franchise a few weeks back. The Sox and Yanks could use him, but he is not going to put too many (if any) more people in the seats in Boston/New York. He will in Minnesota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstantClassic Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 This doesn't bode well for the Braves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Good to see ya out of Iraq. I wonder if the Twins owners are expecting a windfall from there new stadium? 20 million per year for a team that spent 67 million on salary. Granted, it will probably be a few years before he earns that as I imagine it is loaded in the back end of the contract. I agree with you wholeheartedly on him being the face of the franchise. Colin Cowherd made that point about being the face of the franchise a few weeks back. The Sox and Yanks could use him, but he is not going to put too many (if any) more people in the seats in Boston/New York. He will in Minnesota. Nice to be out of Iraq...now I'm down to 8 more months in Korea before I head back to England for 3 years You're right about the contract in terms of percentage of the team payroll that Mauer will take up. His deal alone will be about a 25% increase in team payroll. It's a huge jump so Twins fans should probably expect a nice little increase in ticket/concession prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 Nice to be out of Iraq...now I'm down to 8 more months in Korea before I head back to England for 3 years You're right about the contract in terms of percentage of the team payroll that Mauer will take up. His deal alone will be about a 25% increase in team payroll. It's a huge jump so Twins fans should probably expect a nice little increase in ticket/concession prices. Hell yeah. Their FO cannot afford to miss many picks. They need to keep their farm system producing as they have little room for error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 There are, what, 3 or 4 solid all-around catchers anymore? I suppose they come at a premium. You never hear of a contract near this magnitude for the best catchers in the past, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Good to see ya out of Iraq. I wonder if the Twins owners are expecting a windfall from there new stadium? 20 million per year for a team that spent 67 million on salary. Granted, it will probably be a few years before he earns that as I imagine it is loaded in the back end of the contract. I agree with you wholeheartedly on him being the face of the franchise. Colin Cowherd made that point about being the face of the franchise a few weeks back. The Sox and Yanks could use him, but he is not going to put too many (if any) more people in the seats in Boston/New York. He will in Minnesota. I don't know what your Sux have in their farm system as far as catcher prospects, but the 27 WS Champs (had to throw that in) have two above average prospects in Romine and Montero. Mauer would have been more of a luxury than a necessity for the Yanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I'm not a baseball fan at all, but isn't this too much money for a catcher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I'm not a baseball fan at all, but isn't this too much money for a catcher? Not for the best hitting catcher in the game. He would have gotten the same on the open market if not more from a team like the Sox or Yanks. Catchers, and good ones for that matter, are a rare commodity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I don't know what your Sux have in their farm system as far as catcher prospects, but the 27 WS Champs (had to throw that in) have two above average prospects in Romine and Montero. Mauer would have been more of a luxury than a necessity for the Yanks. Since when has that ever stopped one of the big market clubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Since when has that ever stopped one of the big market clubs? I think even for the Yanks it would have been a bit over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I think even for the Yanks it would have been a bit over the top. They had an All-Star in Jeter, yet traded for A-Rod. There are questions whether Montero's best position will ultimately be catcher. "Over the top" keeps getting re-defined. The Yanks are not alone in that class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido Monzino Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Great move for the Twins. And a great move for baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Great move for the Twins. And a great move for baseball. Agreed. The Padres should try to keep Adrian Gonzalez also. Same story of a hometown kid that a franchise needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 The most amazing part about this is that the Twins are traditionally one of the cheapest organizations in sports. I've heard the players don't even fly first class. The fact that they gave Mauer nearly $200 million is shocking to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 They had an All-Star in Jeter, yet traded for A-Rod. There are questions whether Montero's best position will ultimately be catcher. "Over the top" keeps getting re-defined. The Yanks are not alone in that class. The Yankees had the ability to see that ARod was out of position at SS. So they were the only team in MLB that saw him as a third baseman. Brilliant move Cashman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 The Yankees had the ability to see that ARod was out of position at SS. So they were the only team in MLB that saw him as a third baseman. Brilliant move Cashman. Funny how brilliant money can make you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Funny how brilliant money can make you. Maybe the Mets ought to spend their money a bit more wisely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Said a couple of times already, good for baseball. Actually glad he's not a Yankee. I mean yeah would of loved it, but that would have been the last straw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious89x Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Said a couple of times already, good for baseball. Actually glad he's not a Yankee. I mean yeah would of loved it, but that would have been the last straw. Basically. It just goes to show that some of this mid-market teams don't have to constantly let talent go. They just need to make the right choice as to who they sink their teeth into. Minnesota chose Mauer and I personally think it's a good investment, I'd just be concerned with the health of a catcher in general. The kid can play though, and I think it was a no brainer to keep him in a Twins uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 With a new ballpark opening up in a couple of weeks the Twins absolutely HAD to keep him, and good for Joe, too. He grew up a Twins fan and now after proving his worth with a small salary he will be paid $23 million a year the next 8 years to play for his favorite team for the remainder of his career, as at least a starter. Good for both parties involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 Agreed. The Padres should try to keep Adrian Gonzalez also. Same story of a hometown kid that a franchise needs. Screw that. Sox need a bat. The Yankees had the ability to see that ARod was out of position at SS. So they were the only team in MLB that saw him as a third baseman. Brilliant move Cashman. More like Cashman caved to the inferior SS you have. I don't know what your Sux have in their farm system as far as catcher prospects, but the 27 WS Champs (had to throw that in) have two above average prospects in Romine and Montero. Mauer would have been more of a luxury than a necessity for the Yanks. Maybe, but Mauer is prooven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentos Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Screw that. Sox need a bat. . The 2nd highest payroll in the league and they need a bat? Maybe the Red Sox need to spend their money more wisely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 The 2nd highest payroll in the league and they need a bat? Maybe the Red Sox need to spend their money more wisely. Why do some Yankee fans advise other teams fans that their team should "spend money more wisely"? The Yankees have made many, many signings that were a disaster and a waste on money. Just like the other big market teams, they have the ability to shake them off like a bug hitting a windshield. The smaller market clubs do not have that luxury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 The 2nd highest payroll in the league and they need a bat? Maybe the Red Sox need to spend their money more wisely. Hey cupcake, at least try to get your facts straight. Last season. 1. NY Yankees 208,097,414 2. NY Mets 145,367,987 3. Chicago Cubs 134,058,500 4. Boston 122,435,399 5. Detroit 119,160,145 6. LA Angels 118,964,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentos Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Hey cupcake, at least try to get your facts straight. Last season. 1. NY Yankees 208,097,414 2. NY Mets 145,367,987 3. Chicago Cubs 134,058,500 4. Boston 122,435,399 5. Detroit 119,160,145 6. LA Angels 118,964,000 Try to read better next time. I committed no factual errors. You have backed me up. Red Sox: 2nd highest payroll in the league. Obviously, I was referring to the American League. You see, the Yankees and Red Sox, along with 12 other teams, play in a league called the American League. There is another major league. Called the National League, it consists of 16 teams. The top two NL clubs in payroll are the Mets and Cubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentos Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Why do some Yankee fans advise other teams fans that their team should "spend money more wisely"? I am not a Yankees fan. I am not a Red Sox fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 Hey dimwit, read a post right next time. I committed no factual errors. You have backed me up. Red Sox: 2nd highest payroll in the league. Obviously, I was referring to the American League. You see, the Yankees and Red Sox, along with 12 other teams, play in a league called the American League. There is another major league. That one consists of 16 teams. The top two NL clubs in payroll are the Mets and Cubs. Nice back pedaling. That you were not clear is not my problem, that is your problem jackass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentos Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Nice back pedaling. That you were not clear is not my problem, that is your problem jackass. I did not backpedal one bit, you silly geek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentos Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Nice back pedaling. That you were not clear is not my problem, that is your problem jackass. I was extremely clear. 2nd highest payroll in the league How much more clear did your fairy ass need it to be? Large type? Did you need large type? How 'bout different fonts? Did you need different fonts? How about both? The 2nd highest payroll in the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharrow Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Not for the best hitting catcher in the game. He would have gotten the same on the open market if not more from a team like the Sox or Yanks. Catchers, and good ones for that matter, are a rare commodity. This is actually a bargain for him. Yanks or Sox would have paid even more in the inevitable bidding war. Prospects are prospects (gambles). Mauer is a sure thing. You try to gamble as little as possible when you're spending $190+ million on something. I think this contract is going to eventually hurt the twins though. It's just not efficient to spend such a big percent of your payroll on one player. They absolutely had to do it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharrow Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Prime example of one of the small market disadvantage here btw. If this contract goes bad for them, and Mauer doesn't stay the player he is, the twins are big time f'd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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