12-03-2008, 10:42 PM
Khalil Greene close to being traded, more on Howry, and Pedroia signs an extension:
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->The New York Post reports that the Padres are close to trading Khalil Greene to an undisclosed team.
It's believed that they've pffered him around to the Orioles and Tigers, but they were having trouble finding a deal they liked. St. Louis and Kansas City could be possibilities here. Dec. 3 - 9:36 pm et<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Giants signed RHP Bob Howry, who had been with the Cubs, to a one-year, $2.75 million contract.
Howry can earn up to $4.25 million, but that would involve him taking over the closer's role from Brian Wilson pretty early in the season. If he makes 75 appearances, which he's done three of the last four years, he'll earn $3.25 million. It's another nice relief signing for the Giants. Howry had a 5.32 ERA last season, but he was right around 3.00 each of the previous four years and he's been extremely durable since returning from elbow surgery in 2004. He should be a fine setup man. Dec. 3 - 4:07 pm et<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Red Sox signed second baseman Dustin Pedroia to a six-year, $40.5 million contract with a club option for 2105.
Pedroia will receive a $1.5 million signing bonus, $1.5 million in 2009, $3.5 million in 2010, $5.5 million in 2011, $8 million in 2012, $10 million in 2013 and $10 million in 2014. The 2015 option, which would be voided if Pedroia is traded, is worth $11 million and includes a $500,000 buyout. It could rise to $13 million if Pedroia wins another MVP or finishes in the top three twice. This looks like a flat-out steal for the Red Sox. With good health, the 25-year-old Pedroia stood to make at least $30 million in his three arbitration years and then probably $20 million minimum in his first two years of free agency. He may have nowhere to go but down after winning ROY and MVP awards in consecutive seasons, but it should be a fun ride. Dec. 3 - 3:05 pm et<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Link(Rotoworld)
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->The New York Post reports that the Padres are close to trading Khalil Greene to an undisclosed team.
It's believed that they've pffered him around to the Orioles and Tigers, but they were having trouble finding a deal they liked. St. Louis and Kansas City could be possibilities here. Dec. 3 - 9:36 pm et<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Giants signed RHP Bob Howry, who had been with the Cubs, to a one-year, $2.75 million contract.
Howry can earn up to $4.25 million, but that would involve him taking over the closer's role from Brian Wilson pretty early in the season. If he makes 75 appearances, which he's done three of the last four years, he'll earn $3.25 million. It's another nice relief signing for the Giants. Howry had a 5.32 ERA last season, but he was right around 3.00 each of the previous four years and he's been extremely durable since returning from elbow surgery in 2004. He should be a fine setup man. Dec. 3 - 4:07 pm et<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Red Sox signed second baseman Dustin Pedroia to a six-year, $40.5 million contract with a club option for 2105.
Pedroia will receive a $1.5 million signing bonus, $1.5 million in 2009, $3.5 million in 2010, $5.5 million in 2011, $8 million in 2012, $10 million in 2013 and $10 million in 2014. The 2015 option, which would be voided if Pedroia is traded, is worth $11 million and includes a $500,000 buyout. It could rise to $13 million if Pedroia wins another MVP or finishes in the top three twice. This looks like a flat-out steal for the Red Sox. With good health, the 25-year-old Pedroia stood to make at least $30 million in his three arbitration years and then probably $20 million minimum in his first two years of free agency. He may have nowhere to go but down after winning ROY and MVP awards in consecutive seasons, but it should be a fun ride. Dec. 3 - 3:05 pm et<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Link(Rotoworld)
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