Title: Andruw Jones signs with Dodgers
Description: Deal calls for two years and $36 million
braveschopbraves - December 6, 2007 05:56 AM (GMT)
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...e2007&fext=.jspNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Dodgers landed the bat they've been seeking, reaching agreement on Wednesday night with free-agent outfielder Andruw Jones on a two-year, $36 million contract, according to a baseball official. The deal is contingent on Jones passing a physical exam.
Jones, a 10-time Gold Glove winner and five-time All Star, will take over center field, with Juan Pierre likely moving to left.
The negotiations, which appeared to be moving at a snail's pace over the first three days of the Winter Meetings, reached a rapid conclusion on Wednesday night. The short-term deal will allow Jones to rehabilitate his stats in time for another bite at the free-agent apple while still in his prime.
The market for Jones had been underwhelming in the wake of the worst season of his career -- .222 average, 26 homers, 94 RBIs. He also had interest from the Kansas City Royals.
Jones' former Braves teammates, however, indicated that he preferred to stay in the National League and was getting antsy for a resolution. Another former Atlanta teammate, Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal, placed more than one recruiting phone call to Jones, understandable because they were the closest of friends when they played together.
Jones, 30, is the big bat Colletti has been seeking since taking over two years ago, especially if his 2007 performance is an aberration compared with the previous two seasons, when he slugged 92 homers with 257 RBIs. The Dodgers made a run at acquiring Jones a year ago, but Jones would not waive a no-trade clause.
*ATL* *ATL* *LAD*
Edgar For Mayor - December 6, 2007 06:03 AM (GMT)
This will probably turn out to be an excellent signing for the Dodgers
KeepTheFaith - December 6, 2007 11:41 AM (GMT)
Damnit. I wanted Jones in CF if we deal Ellsbury for Santana.
Bloss - December 6, 2007 12:03 PM (GMT)
Gives the Dogars a ligit HR threat
jaysdude09 - December 6, 2007 06:31 PM (GMT)
Great signing IMO. Jones will get his numbers and the Dodgers are gonna be good.
bostonfanatic87 - December 6, 2007 08:42 PM (GMT)
18 Mil per? Great signing but damn, players are expensive nowadays.
Tribe No 1 Fan - December 6, 2007 09:27 PM (GMT)
Oooh, great signing by the Dodgers.
TheWanger - December 8, 2007 12:58 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (bostonfanatic87 @ Dec 6 2007, 03:42 PM) |
| 18 Mil per? Great signing but damn, players are expensive nowadays. |
Two years......
Bloss - December 8, 2007 02:21 AM (GMT)
18 million for a guy who batted under .230ish WOW
TheWanger - December 8, 2007 03:40 AM (GMT)
Name brand guy, who was one of the best hitters for a few years. He isn't like 35 either, I think he is 29 or 30.
bostonfanatic87 - December 8, 2007 05:58 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (TheWanger @ Dec 7 2007, 07:58 PM) |
| Two years...... |
Yeah, 36 Mil for 2 years, also known as 18 mil per year. That's a lot. Good player, but still a lot.
J-Zone - December 8, 2007 06:27 AM (GMT)
LAD needed a big name player like Andruw Jones to market to the fans. He's still young and can rebound with a new team.
TheWanger - December 8, 2007 01:16 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (bostonfanatic87 @ Dec 8 2007, 12:58 AM) |
| Yeah, 36 Mil for 2 years, also known as 18 mil per year. That's a lot. Good player, but still a lot. |
The shorter the contract the more money it is. Remember his agent is scott boras.
stud2bman - September 8, 2008 04:30 AM (GMT)
how much wronger could all of us be...
win2day - September 8, 2008 04:35 AM (GMT)
lol yeah, this one was bad. I thought this one was a good one at the time as well.
braveschopbraves - September 9, 2008 02:46 AM (GMT)
I wasn't too surprised... still love Andruw *ATL*
webgem924 - September 9, 2008 02:51 AM (GMT)
Tribe No 1 Fan - September 9, 2008 10:07 PM (GMT)