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$100M Pitchers Rarely Pitch In Postseason?
None of the four previous $100 million pitchers - Kevin Brown, Johan Santana, Barry Zito and Mike Hampton - has pitched in the playoffs for the team he signed his mega-deal with. "The dangers in these kinds of deals are tremendous," said a baseball executive. "How old is the pitcher? What is his history of injury? Based on his age, how fast will his performance decline, because most pitchers, as they get older, they lose their velocity and have to become more of a pitcher and mix it up, change. "You weigh how good the pitcher is, what is your team's need, how long do you think he can sustain his performance? There are pros to CC - he's a big guy, a good athlete, a horse. On the other hand, he's pitched a lot of innings." New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Could Angels Assemble The Best Rotation In History?One report, courtesy of Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com, suggests the Angels have moved on to pitcher CC Sabathia as their main free agent target. It is conceivable they could sign Sabathia and also acquire pitcher Jake Peavy from the Padres, who have multiple needs the Angels could satisfy. If Jered Weaver is a centerpiece of a Peavy deal, imagine this starting rotation: Sabathia, Peavy, John Lackey, Ervin Santana and Joe Saunders. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets K-Rod's Agent Will Wait On Talks
"I'll probably see the Mets at the winter meetings. I don't have anything else planned," agent Paul Kinzer said Wednesday. Rodriguez is reportedly seeking a five-year contract averaging about $15 million per season. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, New York Mets Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Angels Nov 2008 Archive
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CC Sabathia figures to sign a contract well over the $100 million mark this offseason, but history indicates that may not bode well for his team's playoff chances.
The agent for free-agent closer Francisco Rodriguez won't start discussions with teams until the winter meetings begin in two weeks.