Furcal going back to Atlanta

by SC on Dec 16, 2008 3:05 PM EST in News Comment 16 comments

The proposed deal with Atlanta would be for three years and a base salary of about $30 million. It includes a vesting option for a fourth year. A source close to the situation confirmed to ESPN.com that Furcal has reached preliminary agreement with Atlanta pending completion of a physical exam.

So after three seasons with the Dodgers and a dead negotiation with the A's, Furcal's just going back to where it all began. Go figure!

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That's okay with me,

I was kind of afraid the Royals might break the bank for him when they already have Aviles for the league minimum. Furcal is a good player, but he’s starting to hit the age where injury and decline will sap his considerable value.

SC, are you pro-Teix to the O’s? I’m surprised at the amount of buzz going in regard to that.

Stathead, Zack Greinke fan, and Rock Band 2 singer extraordinaire.

by NHZ on Dec 16, 2008 3:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I really like Mike Aviles

If they’d pushed him to the side for Furcal it would have been criminal. He was kinda old for a rookie last year but he surely has more upside then Furcal given the cost.

[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8

by Stacey on Dec 16, 2008 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It's really more about the difference in salaries.

Aviles is never going to be as good as he was last season again, but he should continue to provide an above aveage bat for the position—he KILLS lefties—and since he’s making the league minimum he might provide more bang for the buck. With Callaspo penciled in at second base and Gordon progresing, the Royals could have a very nice infield this year.

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by NHZ on Dec 16, 2008 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

What's the feeling on Gordon?

I know he was a disappointment his rookie year and he was better in ’08 but not great. Do KC fans pin their hope to him or are they pessimistic?

[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8

by Stacey on Dec 16, 2008 3:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Gordon, prior to being injured in August,

was doing very well in the second half, slugging in the high .400s and OBPing near .400 after the All-Star break. The jury’s out on whether he’ll ever hit for a high average, but already he works the count better than any Royal other than DDJ….and he already hits RHPs like an All-Star. It’s competence against lefties that he needs if he wants to take the next step.

His defense wasn’t good at all last year, though there’s reason to believe that he’s young enough and talented enough to change that.

Anyway, I like his chances. Many people hit hate because he’s not David Wright or something.

Stathead, Zack Greinke fan, and Rock Band 2 singer extraordinaire.

by NHZ on Dec 16, 2008 3:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I hope he pans out

the KC fans deserve something to cheer for. After going to a series in KC this summer I sort of started loving the Royals. Well, maybe loving is strong, but lots of affection. I’d love to go back and see them again as winners.

[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8

by Stacey on Dec 16, 2008 3:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Me too

Can’t wait til the Sox, O’s, and Royals all make the playoffs in the same year. :)

Stathead, Zack Greinke fan, and Rock Band 2 singer extraordinaire.

by NHZ on Dec 16, 2008 5:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I think the buzz here around Tex is just as much due to

looking for something to talk about as wanting him. I go back and forth as to whether I want him personally, although if we decide to blow money and draft picks on a big name free agent, Tex is the guy to do it for.

by math_geek on Dec 16, 2008 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I am pro Teixeira

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by SC on Dec 17, 2008 11:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Furcal

I was incensed about the jock justice on Furcal’s DUI when he was with Atlanta… it tainted baseball with the kind of shit that makes me hate the NFL… everyone just turn the other way on this moral turpitude as long as the results are there on the field. I’m glad the O’s didn’t make a serious play for the guy, not because I think he’s likely to decline (which I do), but because I’d be completely unwilling to root for him.

And no, steroids are not a comparable argument to this in any way.

by punkrawka on Dec 16, 2008 3:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

What

about Yunel Escobar? I’m guessing he’s on the market now. He’ll probably have to be included in any possible trade for a SP that ATL makes.

Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark

by BPinOK on Dec 16, 2008 3:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Escobar stays at short

Furcal goes to 2B, and Kelly Johnson learns to love left field.

"You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before." - Andy MacPhail, 7/31/08

by getxstoked on Dec 16, 2008 4:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Not so fast

I just heard on XM this morning that the deal isn’t done and the Dodgers are showing new interest.

[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8

by Stacey on Dec 17, 2008 9:25 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

yeah him and his agents have basically spit on a ’gentleman’s agreement’ with the braves and have started talks with the dodgers.. now it looks like he might be in L.A. soon, gotta love agents.

What up?

by snakethejake on Dec 17, 2008 12:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs