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But negotiations with center fielder Nate McLouth, have gone much differently, with agent Mike Nicotera last night confirming that the chance of achieving a multiyear extension is "close to dead." RealGM Note: Doumit was ranked 183rd in season FIC and 'deserved' to make $5 million in 2008, giving him a Reina Value of +1,114%. Joe Mauer, Brian McCann and Russell Martin were the only catchers to have better offensive seasons. McLouth was ranked 19th and 'deserved' to make $15.5 million, giving him a Reina Value of +3,547%. Both players made our list of players who improved the most from 2007 to 2008. |
The Pirates are on the verge of signing catcher Ryan Doumit to a multi-year extension, and it could happen within the week, according to a source directly involved in the negotiations.