February 24, 2008
Valuing Zimmerman
Ryan Zimmerman wants David Wright money, but the Nationals want to pay him Troy Tulowitzki money. I think that's a pretty gusty request from Zim coming off a season in which his OBA dropped twenty points to an unimpressive .330. Yes, he's a great defensive third baseman, but Wright is a true star. If Ryan posts a monster year in 2008, he can probably get a better deal from Washington as they would then face a huge arbitration salary increase. At this point, however, I believe Bowden is right to not sign Ryan to a Wright deal. He just hasn't proved he deserves it.
Posted by David Pinto at
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Some of the contracts handed out recently has pushed the money up and up again. It's getting ridiculous. No, it's been ridiculous for a decade and just getting more ridiculous. The money they pay these days is unbelievable. Can you imagine how players from 20 years ago must feel. They were born a little too early is how they must feel.