K-Rod On His Way Back to Milwaukee?

[TURBO]

7 million for k-rod? Oh God please no!

[JohnBriggs12]

Unless the Dodgers step in, I think K-Rod IV is inevitable once his demands are reduced....we should have a pool. I'll say that he signs for 1 year/$7 million on March 2nd.

 

Thornburg says he's fine and hasn't been told he's under any restrictions in Arizona. Henderson is reporting no pain. They added Chris Perez and Neal Cotts. Jeffress threw the ball very well last year. They are paying Broxton $9 million. Will Smith is still here. So is Kintzler Where's the glaring need? K-Rod's presence doesn't improve the pen significantly.

[trwi7]

Unless the Dodgers step in, I think K-Rod IV is inevitable once his demands are reduced....we should have a pool. I'll say that he signs for 1 year/$7 million on March 2nd.

 

Thornburg says he's fine and hasn't been told he's under any restrictions in Arizona. Henderson is reporting no pain. They added Chris Perez and Neal Cotts. Jeffress threw the ball very well last year. They are paying Broxton $9 million. Will Smith is still here. So is Kintzler Where's the glaring need? K-Rod's presence doesn't improve the pen significantly.

 

Knebel as well.

 

It's time to cut the cord on K-Rod. Okay pitcher, piece of crap person.

[DocLuna7]

Though I am hoping that we all hear today that KRod has signed a five year deal with the Dodgers I keep having this sneaking suspicion that he will suddenly arrive in Maryvale any day now. Let's hope that Amaro softens on what he wants for Papelbon or DM sees some good things from Thornburg and Henderson.

[BrewBalls]

My guess is that if K-Rod drops his asking price to 1yr/$6M or 2yrs/$10M, DM will bite. Otherwise he will wait it out a while longer to see if an injury opens the door for him during ST.

[JimH5]

From today's JS notes column by Todd Rosiak:

 

Melvin wouldn't comment on the state of possible talks with the Phillies, but acknowledged the lines of communication have remained open with "K-Rod."

 

"I don’t know if it’s active, but we still have conversations," Melvin said. "Mark deals more with that. (Agent) Scott (Boras) keeps calling Mark."

 

Melvin peeled back the curtain a little in revealing that he's not even aware of the state of negotiations with Boras & KRod. That's something that Attanasio is involved with.

 

That seems strange to me that the GM of the team is out of the loop on a potential deal for a player.

[brewmann04]

i hope Mark stays away from this

[brewmann04]

i hope Mark stays away from this

[jerichoholicninja]

From today's JS notes column by Todd Rosiak:

 

Melvin wouldn't comment on the state of possible talks with the Phillies, but acknowledged the lines of communication have remained open with "K-Rod."

 

"I don’t know if it’s active, but we still have conversations," Melvin said. "Mark deals more with that. (Agent) Scott (Boras) keeps calling Mark."

 

Melvin peeled back the curtain a little in revealing that he's not even aware of the state of negotiations with Boras & KRod. That's something that Attanasio is involved with.

 

That seems strange to me that the GM of the team is out of the loop on a potential deal for a player.

 

Sounds more like Doug is just saying non-sense to avoid saying anything at all.

[rickh150]

Not a fan of mark a overstepping Doug's turf....... Give Boras Doug's number and stay out of it....definitely not the packer way; more like the cowboy or redskin way

[jerichoholicninja]

Re-reading what was wrote it seems more like Boras knows that Doug doesn't have interest but he can play Mark into giving him what he wants so he goes directly to the top instead of dealing with the GM.

[JohnBriggs12]

Blog note that they are considering stretching out Thornburg is a sign they are serious about K-Rod. Now I'm of the belief that Thornburg's future should be starting and given the lack of depth it makes a ton of sense to ease him back as a starter in AAA to begin the year, I'm not a fan of spending a lot to bring back K-Rod. That ship needs to keep sailing. Mark needs to stop meddling.

[fondybrewfan]

Eh, Boras is pretty desperate I think. Maybe there comes a point where the price is low enough for MA. But if MA really wanted him back he already would be a Brewer. I am perfectly just going with what we have; he'll probably still be available late in Spring Training anyways.

[DR28]

I have a bad feeling K-Rod will be a Brewer by the end of the week.

[BrewBalls]

I agree with fondy that Boras seems to be getting desperate. If they can hold out a little longer, K-Rod's asking price will likely come down quite a bit (1yr/$6M or 2yrs/$10M), making it a more reasonable signing. Otherwise just let someone else overpay for his services and instead sign Mike Adams to a minor league deal who adds another "proven" late innings releiver.

[pete]

The McCalvy interview this morning on WSSP, going by memory, he said that the Lohse deal was a MA thing and a couple of the Krod signings. He also didn't sound enthusiastic about Perez filling the closer role although he thought he might make the team.

 

He also made the argument that has been made here that there are enough potential guys who could close that its not a worry.

 

The thing that struck me was that it sounded as if the MA deals were independent, rather than an idea that he pushed.

[DR28]

I agree with fondy that Boras seems to be getting desperate. If they can hold out a little longer, K-Rod's asking price will likely come down quite a bit (1yr/$6M or 2yrs/$10M), making it a more reasonable signing. Otherwise just let someone else overpay for his services and instead sign Mike Adams to a minor league deal who adds another "proven" late innings releiver.

 

I would love to see Mike Adams back as long as he's completely healthy... Never should have let him go in the first place.

[monty57]

Not a fan of mark a overstepping Doug's turf....... Give Boras Doug's number and stay out of it....definitely not the packer way; more like the cowboy or redskin way

 

Re-reading what was wrote it seems more like Boras knows that Doug doesn't have interest but he can play Mark into giving him what he wants so he goes directly to the top instead of dealing with the GM.

 

Agree with both of these. Something's screwy with management when agents completely ignore the person who is supposed to be contacted (the GM) and go over his head to the owner. That's not the sign of an effective manager, but rather shows that Attanasio is either "the kid in the candy store" who likes playing with the team, or he has an element of distrust in the way Melvin is doing things.

 

I personally think Melvin would do a much better job without the interference. However, Melvin's tenure is nearly up and Attanasio will be the owner for a long time, so I hope this gets fixed with the next GM.

[BeerFan]

Maybe MA isn't interested either but he's just trying to help out one of his former players.... Without the Brewers involved potential suitors can wait for the price to go down. But with the threat of the Brewers signing him they need to act now.

[BrewBalls]

Maybe MA isn't interested either but he's just trying to help out one of his former players.... Without the Brewers involved potential suitors can wait for the price to go down. But with the threat of the Brewers signing him they need to act now.

I highly doubt this is the reason. No owner wants to inflate the cost of free agents. This is especially detrimental to small market teams. My guess is that Boras is contacting everyone in his little black book in a desperate attempt to find K-Rod a closing gig.

[SoupTown]

Dare I guess... 1 year, 6 mill... with a club option at $6 mill for 2016 and a $1 mill buyout.

[BrewBalls]

Dare I guess... 1 year, 6 mill... with a club option at $6 mill for 2016 and a $1 mill buyout.

I would be ok with this deal.

[JohnBriggs12]

Not a fan of mark a overstepping Doug's turf....... Give Boras Doug's number and stay out of it....definitely not the packer way; more like the cowboy or redskin way

 

Re-reading what was wrote it seems more like Boras knows that Doug doesn't have interest but he can play Mark into giving him what he wants so he goes directly to the top instead of dealing with the GM.

 

Agree with both of these. Something's screwy with management when agents completely ignore the person who is supposed to be contacted (the GM) and go over his head to the owner. That's not the sign of an effective manager, but rather shows that Attanasio is either "the kid in the candy store" who likes playing with the team, or he has an element of distrust in the way Melvin is doing things.

 

I personally think Melvin would do a much better job without the interference. However, Melvin's tenure is nearly up and Attanasio will be the owner for a long time, so I hope this gets fixed with the next GM.

 

The problem becomes attracting the best GM candidates to a job that not only has financial restrictions but an owner who sees himself as "super" GM. It's not like it's a secret in the industry that Attanasio is a bit of a meddler.

[fondybrewfan]

So would I; I know Krod is a lightning rod around here but at the right price he is a great pick up. I would certainly be OK paying Krod $6-7 Million this year instead of perhaps $15-$20 Million for Papelbon for the next 2 years. We would have a ton of bullpen depth if Krod is signed. According to mlbtraderumors he is expected to sign with someone soon.

[Warning Track Power]

I would certainly be OK paying Krod $6-7 Million this year instead of perhaps $15-$20 Million for Papelbon for the next 2 years.

I agree. Unless there is a way for the Brewers to pick up Papelbon plus another piece to fill another gaping hole e.g. Cecchini in a bigger 3 team deal with the Red Sox, I am more inclined to pick up K-Rod if I had to choose.