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Baseball Musings
March 22, 2007
Morneau Wants More

Justin Morneau and the Twins broke off long term contract talks:

Morneau left a four-year deal worth between $30 and $33 million on the table, the Star-Tribune reported, citing sources familiar with the negotiations. The deal would have included an option for a fifth year, the newspaper said.

It's the right move by the Twins in my opinion. After all, that number is based on four really good months of hitting. I'd want a little more assurance that those four months represent the true value of this player before I go for a really large amount of money or a very long term. If Morneau does well in 2007, he'll get an even bigger offer next year. If he doesn't, however, the Twins avoid making a big mistake.


Posted by David Pinto at 11:50 AM | Players | TrackBack (0)
Comments

This wouldn't be a competition between Morneau and Mauer for contracts would it? Would Morneau accept an equivalent to Mauer's 4 yr. $33M?

Posted by: c g at March 22, 2007 02:01 PM

Per the article ...

"Morneau left a four-year deal worth between $30 and $33 million on the table"

I think c g is on here. He wants more than Mauer. He won't get it.

1st basemen are easily replaced. Good defnesive catchers who lead the league in BA are not.

Posted by: Rich B at March 23, 2007 12:19 AM
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