Scott Kazmir is headed to arbitration for the first time this winter and isn't eligible to become a free agent until 2010. But if they want to sign Kazmir to a long-term deal at some point, buying out some of those arbitration and/or free-agent years at a more reasonable rate, it's going to take more than just a hefty amount of cash.
'The thing is, we've got to show that we can win out there,' Kazmir said Friday. 'That's the first thing you want to do - you want to be on a team that wants to be in contention and wants to win.'
'I think that would be pretty good to have - a couple veteran guys to really show us the way and how to go about winning and staying consistent throughout the whole season,' he said.
Kazmir Calls For Front Office To Bring In Veterans