Lee Signs (report)

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Ed Wade was behind Thome's deal. It should not be used as a barometer for anything.

[RynoRules]

4 for 13 with an option for a fifth is fine. He'll be 34 when the commitment ends; tail of his prime..

[srbin84]

I still think Lee could easily get 5/80 from a number of teams (Dodgers, Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles-who have always wanted him).

[treebird]

I still think Lee could easily get 5/80 from a number of teams (Dodgers, Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles-who have always wanted him).

 

i dont think that's likely at all

[RynoRules]

I still think Lee could easily get 5/80 from a number of teams (Dodgers, Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles-who have always wanted him).

 

i dont think that's likely at all

 

I think the Yanks and Sox would give him 5 and 80; I dunno about the Dodgers and O's.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I still think Lee could easily get 5/80 from a number of teams (Dodgers, Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles-who have always wanted him).

 

i dont think that's likely at all

 

I think the Yanks and Sox would give him 5 and 80; I dunno about the Dodgers and O's.

 

That's more per year than Beltran got, and he was several years younger when he signed his contract, and plays a position where there aren't as many good players.

[RynoRules]

I still think Lee could easily get 5/80 from a number of teams (Dodgers, Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles-who have always wanted him).

 

i dont think that's likely at all

 

I think the Yanks and Sox would give him 5 and 80; I dunno about the Dodgers and O's.

 

That's more per year than Beltran got, and he was several years younger when he signed his contract, and plays a position where there aren't as many good players.

 

And Lee's nos are better than Beltrans, IIRC (especially if he repeats last year, which he is on his way to doing).

[ltb]

I still think Lee could easily get 5/80 from a number of teams (Dodgers, Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles-who have always wanted him).

 

i dont think that's likely at all

 

I think the Yanks and Sox would give him 5 and 80; I dunno about the Dodgers and O's.

 

That's more per year than Beltran got

 

119/7 = 17

80/5 = 16

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I still think Lee could easily get 5/80 from a number of teams (Dodgers, Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles-who have always wanted him).

 

i dont think that's likely at all

 

I think the Yanks and Sox would give him 5 and 80; I dunno about the Dodgers and O's.

 

That's more per year than Beltran got

 

119/7 = 17

80/5 = 16

 

My bad, for some reason I had 106 in my head.

[Fro]

SIGNED

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2404132

 

5 years, $65 million (starting this season, so this year is redone + 4 more years), so he gets a bit of a pay bump from his current deal.

Edited April 10, 2006 by Fro

[Banedon]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2404132

 

5 years, $65 million (starting this season), so he gets a bit of a pay bump from his current deal.

 

Includes a no-trade clause.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

So basically a 4/52 extension. Well, I guess that's not too bad, like I've said before this is pretty much a no-win situation.

[Outshined_One]

SIGNED

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2404132

 

5 years, $65 million (starting this season, so this year is redone + 4 more years), so he gets a bit of a pay bump from his current deal.

 

This calls for Ice Cube's "It Was a Good Day".

 

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[YearofDaCubs]

I like this deal. It's not too long and we will have him until 34 and part ways if necessary.

[UBlink]

Adding in the bump for this year makes the extension 4 years $55.58, or almost $14 per.

[Jon]

Yeah, $13.9 million a year (on average) after this season isn't too great, but roughly what was expected. Let's hope he lives up to it.

[rocket]

Jeeze, that's a lot for only 1 amazing season. I hope he doesn't regress.

[Blueheart05]

I like the deal. I'm glad he's signed because I didn't want that contract drama hanging over the season. Edited April 10, 2006 by Blueheart05

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

So basically a 4/52 extension. Well, I guess that's not too bad, like I've said before this is pretty much a no-win situation.

 

I'm ok with this deal. I was only really concerned about a 5 year extension. 4 years is fine.

[ToupeeOnFire]

The story on ESPN.com says there is also a complete no-trade clause.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

The Score is reporting "5 years and 65M"

 

That's one way of saying it, since they're throwing out this year's contract.

[Mizzou]

Good deal for both sides. Nice job, Hendry.

[Flames24Rulz]

good to see Hendry and Lee finish this up today. I'm glad DLee will be here long term. Now let's have another MVP caliber season DLee!

[Rob]

Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy to have Lee around for the next few seasons. I think he's a wonderful player and apparently a good person to have around the clubhouse.

 

65 million and a no-trade clause is pushing it, though. Assuming 5% salary inflation, he's only predicted to be worth a bit over $45 mil over the next five years.

 

Oh well, it's not my money.

[srbin84]

Good deal for the Cubs. Nice job by Hendry.