Abreu asking for 3 yr deal

[jacksonianmarch]

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball..._bobby_a-1.html

 

This is a win win for us. Offer arbitration and if he accepts, we have him on exactly what we want, a 1 yr deal with no NT clauses. If he declines and signs elsewhere we will get 2 picks.

[Gom]

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball..._bobby_a-1.html

 

This is a win win for us. Offer arbitration and if he accepts, we have him on exactly what we want, a 1 yr deal with no NT clauses. If he declines and signs elsewhere we will get 2 picks.

 

Link dead.

 

Keep in mind the tremendous drop-off we will see from Abreu to Nady. I'm not sure of the terms, but if they are fair, I'd think about 3 years for Bobby. This is an OF in transition. My idea of a 2 year deal, the second being an option year, would still stand. If I had to guarantee the 2nd year, fine, but I would try to hold the line there.

[TheKilo]

I agree, Gom. Nady's probably a .280 hitter with 15-20 HRs. Abreu's a better fit.

[ARod2212]

I'd prefer to let him walk and bring in Manny.

[jacksonianmarch]

I agree' date=' Gom. Nady's probably a .280 hitter with 15-20 HRs. Abreu's a better fit.[/quote']

 

I dont disagree. I just like the fact that I know I have Nady in his prime while Abreu is past his and wants 3 yrs. I would assume that 2009 would be similar to 2008 for Bobby, but I think that 2011 will be pretty bad and paying right now would be a premium for a power position while watching him provide none of that