Yankees Post 25 Million For Igawa

by Eli Greenspan on Nov 28, 2006 6:39 PM EST

Does that surprise you? After losing out on Daisuke Matsuzaka to their rivals the Red Sox, the Yankees needed to make a splash. I do not know how big a splash this is considering his record in Japan was only 14-9. Yes he did have a 2.97 ERA and has been able to rack up innings the past six years in Japan, but, he is a number five starter, not even 15 million is worth it for a number 5 starter. The two main reasons the Yankees posted so high for Igawa is one: They needed to nearly match the Red Sox, and two: they need a pitcher. Other teams that were interest were: Padres, Mets, Cubs, Rangers, Dodgers, Mariners, and Indians.

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the Indians didn't post? I thought they were interested.

by Anonymous on Nov 28, 2006 7:12 PM EST reply actions

the indians were one team mentioned as a possible bidder. there was never an announcement saying that they bid. all these other teams did come out and say they may have placed a bid.

by Eli on Nov 28, 2006 7:40 PM EST reply actions

okay thanks, I guess it doesn't matter but I read on their webs8ite that they more then likely would be one of the bidders. I have a feeling next week will be very interesting in the winter meetings in all of baseball.

by Anonymous on Nov 28, 2006 8:16 PM EST reply actions

yeah i agree, i am really excited

by Eli on Nov 28, 2006 9:14 PM EST reply actions

Eli...What is your projected lineup for the Cubs next year...batting order, positions, and rotation...if you would...thanks

by Anonymous on Nov 28, 2006 9:20 PM EST reply actions

well, i will post on here because there is no need for a post yet.

RF: Alfonso Soriano
CF Kenny Lofton
1B: Derrek Lee
3B: Aramis Ramirez
2B: Mark DeRosa
C: Michael Barrett
SS: Cesar Izturis
LF: Matt Murton

Rotation
Zambrano
Schmidt
Hill
Meche
Miller

I am really not sure about center field. ill get back to you when I find out more. I just think he will would make sense. I also think jones will be unloaded for prospects, maybe so depth in the bench.

by Eli on Nov 28, 2006 9:51 PM EST reply actions