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.
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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?
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.