Looks like the Yankees won Lee

[CATCH17]

Supposedly a 7 year guarantee between 140-160 mill


Wow

 

[peplaw06]

Link?

 

[CATCH17]

Link?

No link its just a rumor on Ben and Skin.


Its looking like the only way Texas can fire back is if they offer something like 3 years 115 mill so he'll have another chance to sign another contract.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Its looking like the only way Texas can fire back is if they offer something like 3 years 115 mill

Is that all? :laugh2:

 

[trickblue]

Not surprising...

If they don't get Lee they will have egg on their face since they have made it public knowledge they've wanted him for quite some time. They are more than willing to overpay to save face.

Plus... it's their motto... if you can't beat 'em... buy 'em...

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

I haven't seen any confirmation of this as yet. Only that the Yankees offered him a 7 year deal today. According to ESPN, one team is no longer in the running and it is now between two teams. I would assume that the third team is the Angles. The two other teams could be Boston and the Yankees. Obviously, the Rangers will get a final chance to match but it sounds as if they are not willing to go 7 years. I think there offer is only 6. Sounds like this deal is still up in the air. IDK.

 

[WDN]

Don't think its over. They were most likely speculating. Ryan and company are headed to Little Rock today to meet with Lee.

I do, however, think Lee will sign with the yankees and its probably the better move for Texas.

 

[DallasGirl50]

I can't believe the insane money being given to athletes these days.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Supposedly a 7 year guarantee between 140-160 mill


Wow

The rumor is $23.5M/yr for six years ($140M) or something like $21.5M/yr for 7 years I believe. (or $150M)

If that is the case, I hope the Rangers walk away. That contract would be stupid and crippling for the Rangers. The only way it would be worth while is if Lee is a Cy Young for all seven years. Odds in that happening are nil.

If they sign him, you can kiss Andy Pettitie goodbye. If he decides he wants to play, it will be for practically nothing.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

The rumor is $23.5M/yr for six years ($140M) or something like $21.5M/yr for 7 years I believe. (or $150M)

If that is the case, I hope the Rangers walk away. That contract would be stupid and crippling for the Rangers. The only way it would be worth while is if Lee is a Cy Young for all seven years. Odds in that happening are nil.

If they sign him, you can kiss Andy Pettitie goodbye. If he decides he wants to play, it will be for practically nothing.

Actually, the Yankees have room for Pettite either way according to reports. When the Yankees were talking about adding both Lee and Crawford, the talk was that the Yankees would have to have Pettite retire and move either Swish or Granderson. Now that Crawford has signed with the Sox, I don't think the Yankees really have any issues with Pettite if he decides to play for another season.

 

[kmp77]

Whats the point in rooting for the Astros/Rangers? Any time they get a good player they just leave....

:bang2: :bang2: :bang2: :bang2:

 

[StylisticS]

So if the Yankees do sign him with this type of contract,what will the actual numbers be when you add in the luxury tax?

 

[YosemiteSam]

Actually, the Yankees have room for Pettite either way according to reports. When the Yankees were talking about adding both Lee and Crawford, the talk was that the Yankees would have to have Pettite retire and move either Swish or Granderson. Now that Crawford has signed with the Sox, I don't think the Yankees really have any issues with Pettite if he decides to play for another season.

The Yankees should be murdered in their sleep.

 

[YosemiteSam]

So if the Yankees do sign him with this type of contract,what will the actual numbers be when you add in the luxury tax?

Found this

A team that goes over the luxury tax cap for the first time in a five-year period pays a penalty of 17.5% of the amount they were over the cap, second-time violators pay a 30% penalty, and teams that exceed the limit three or more times pay a 40% penalty. The cap limit for 2010 is $170 million, and the cap for 2011 is $178 million.

I think the tax should start at $100M Starting at almost $200M is ridiculous. There is basically one team that *can* breaks that barrier to the point that the tax is substantial.

Basically, it seems if the Yankees have a $205M salary, they pay about $11M is luxury tax. Thats idiotic. Set the tax at $100M and they pay close to $50M for spending that ludicrous amount of money.

That would give other teams a fair shot and still allow teams like the Yankees to buy a player or two. Not 5-7 of the leagues top players.

If the Yankees give Lee 7 years $150M, I hope he needs Tommy John surgery during spring training.

 

[DFWJC]

MLB should have a salary cap like everyone else...this has gotten so out of control.

 

[ZeroClub]

MLB should have a salary cap like everyone else...this has gotten so out of control.

Yup. An incredibly uneven playing field.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Yup. An incredibly uneven playing field.

The Yankees should be forced to pay double for each player the purchase over $100M in total salary.

 

[InmanRoshi]

Good. Let the Yankees have him at that price for that many years. Rangers would be better off trading for the younger and cheaper Grienke.

 

[DallasGirl50]

I would think that he would want to stay close to his home and wife and kids. I think the Rangers have been more than fair.

 

[DasTex]

Michael Kay (yanks broadcaster FYI) is saying that according to multiple sources, the Yankees are backing out and looking at other options. Buster Olney is reporting this as well, but I haven't found it myself. Appears Lee really wants to go back to Texas and used NY to push up the price.