Cruz Signed by Dodgers

[boondockdrunk]

Jose Cruz Jr.'s one-year contract with the Dodgers is worth $3.21 million.
"The 31-year-old Cruz will earn $2.91 million next season, and the deal includes a 2007 club option at $4.5 million with a $300,000 buyout. He could earn an additional $300,000 per year in performance bonuses. This is a paycut from the $4 million he made last season. $3 million for an average hitter and a very good defensive corner outfielder capable of playing center could look like a bargain after Jacque Jones and Preston Wilson sign."

I have to say that I am really surprised that he got so much money. I don't agree with the thought that he is an average hitter, but he can still be a good defensive corner outfielder.

 

[nathan]

I really like this deal for the Diamondbacks.

 

[boondockdrunk]

I really like this deal for the Diamondbacks.

Who wouldn't love this deal... I mean other than the Dodgers..

 

[AZZenny]

So ya think this was Lasorda, or Mrs. McCourt? They also picked up Elmer Dessens' $1.3 M (or something close) option, but he DECLINED and took a $250K buyout instead. Phew. What does that say!?

We really, really shouldn't gloat too much, folks. It's really bad Karma, and the Byrnes hiring was the first GOOD Karma we've had in quite awhile.