Rosenthal: Jays and Eckstein Close to Deal

[HoopsCubs]

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7558686?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=49

[CuseCubFan69]

I wonder what the deal is going to be? Sometimes I just can't figure out what the Jays are trying to do.

[HoopsCubs]

I wonder what the deal is going to be? Sometimes I just can't figure out what the Jays are trying to do.

 

If memory serves, the Jays have been looking for a "hitting" SS for over 3 years. Offensively, Eck should be a step above McDonald and Clayton. But, will it be worth it? That depends on the salary.

 

Jays are in a tough spot. They're not as good as NYY and BOS, but definitely better than BALT and TB - what should they do?

[CuseCubFan69]

I wonder what the deal is going to be? Sometimes I just can't figure out what the Jays are trying to do.

 

If memory serves, the Jays have been looking for a "hitting" SS for over 3 years. Offensively, Eck should be a step above McDonald and Clayton. But, will it be worth it? That depends on the salary.

 

Jays are in a tough spot. They're not as good as NYY and BOS, but definitely better than BALT and TB - what should they do?

 

Being in this division is killing them. They seem to go halfway to winning and halfway to prospects and still spend a lot of money. It just seems to be a lose lose situation to me.

[BigbadB]

I wonder what the deal is going to be? Sometimes I just can't figure out what the Jays are trying to do.

 

If memory serves, the Jays have been looking for a "hitting" SS for over 3 years. Offensively, Eck should be a step above McDonald and Clayton. But, will it be worth it? That depends on the salary.

 

Jays are in a tough spot. They're not as good as NYY and BOS, but definitely better than BALT and TB - what should they do?

 

You can pretty much pencil in TB to be better than Toronto in 2008.

[Post Count Padder]

Don't they have about 5 shortstops already? This could be funny depending on the contract they give him.

[Clem Fandango]

Poor Toronto

[BigbadB]

From Rotoworld:

 

David Eckstein's deal with the Jays is worth $4.5 million for one year, according to FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal.

 

It's hard to believe the Rockies didn't jump on him at that price, though maybe they did and he took a similar amount to stay at shortstop. If the two sides hadn't had such unrealistic expectations earlier, the Cardinals and Eckstein really should have been able to work something out.

Source: FOXSports.com

Related: Rockies, Blue Jays

 

Ahahahahahaha. Not quite 36m, but close. :D

[rawaction]

Rockies have lost out on all the mediocre 2B talent this offseason. Nobody wants to play for the NL Champs?

[mul21]

Rockies have lost out on all the mediocre 2B talent this offseason. Nobody wants to play for the NL Champs?

 

 

DeRosa for Tulowitzki, then get Roberts.

 

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[apete6]

From Rotoworld:

 

David Eckstein's deal with the Jays is worth $4.5 million for one year, according to FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal.

 

It's hard to believe the Rockies didn't jump on him at that price, though maybe they did and he took a similar amount to stay at shortstop. If the two sides hadn't had such unrealistic expectations earlier, the Cardinals and Eckstein really should have been able to work something out.

Source: FOXSports.com

Related: Rockies, Blue Jays

 

Ahahahahahaha. Not quite 36m, but close. :D

 

Didn't Eckstein turn down like $24 million from the Mets? Apparently all that grit clouded the business side of his mind.

[BigbadB]

Rockies have lost out on all the mediocre 2B talent this offseason. Nobody wants to play for the NL Champs?

 

Ian Stewart, come on down!

[SouthSideRyan]

Eckstein should fire his agent. That's horrible.

[RynoRules]

Eckstein should fire his agent. That's horrible.

 

Yeah, I don't get what he is hoping to accomplish here.

[cubbyvirus00]

The Jays will overtake and Boston and New York with ALL THEIR GRIT

[treebird]

well at least he gets to play in a warm climate for a sure winner? great fans?

 

there must be something that david eckstein really likes to do that is legal in canada but not the us.

[Derwood]

well at least he gets to play in a warm climate for a sure winner? great fans?

 

there must be something that david eckstein really likes to do that is legal in canada but not the us.

 

child pornography?

[moorecg]

Eckstein should fire his agent. That's horrible.

 

The Cards should fire their new GM....Eckstein is at least worth a million more than Isturiz

[Rob]

Damn. If I knew he was that cheap, I would have actually supported him over Theriot.

 

...and I think I just felt my soul leave my body.

[treebird]

Damn. If I knew he was that cheap, I would have actually supported him over Theriot.

 

...and I think I just felt my soul leave my body.

 

that was my first thought as well, i just couldn't bring myself to say it

[badnews]

You can pretty much pencil in TB to be better than Toronto in 2008.

 

I've been hearing that line for years.

[TheRaven]

Damn. If I knew he was that cheap, I would have actually supported him over Theriot.

 

...and I think I just felt my soul leave my body.

 

Agreed.

[Wheelimus]

He signed, 1 year 4.5 million.

 

Yep. Would have taken that over Theriot.

 

Excuse me while I go get sick.

[Post Count Padder]

Blue Jays signed infielder David Eckstein, who had been with the Cardinals, to a one-year, $4.5 million contract.

 

Eckstein would have been a very poor risk if given the four-year deal he wanted, but at $4.5 million for one year, he's a fine pickup for a Blue Jays team that had been set to start John McDonald. The plan is for him to supplant Reed Johnson in the leadoff spot. That Johnson won't be needed as a leadoff hitter could lead to him losing more at-bats to Matt Stairs. It also pushed Marco Scutaro down the depth chart. Now the Jays are going to have two utility infielders making about $2 million apiece, and still neither is a great option to fill in at third base when Troy Glaus gets hurt.

[BCVM22]

How's he going to get his uniform dirty on turf?