Brewers sign Jason Kendall -- 1 year/$4.25 mil guaranteed, up to 2 years/$10.25 mil possible

[lovehate]

I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that Kendall refuses to wear an athletic cup, just like Chuck Norris.

[logan82]

and Johnny Estrada?

[Blazer25]

Not to single you out, but how about we knock him for being chronically injured rather than assume he'll be better when healthy? Like many here do with Sheets.

Because Estrada played through his injuries and didn't remove himself from every third game because of a hangnail/ear infection/ blister/ pulled fat/ ingrown toenail/ etc

 

In fact no one here knew how injured he was until after the season. Ben Sheets...not so much.

[brewdude15]

can someone research FA C's for next year? I'm excited to get rid of Kendall, already.

[davemakovec]

Something that worries me a lot about Kendall hitting second is Ned's tendency to "slot" guys and their replacements - even if Kendall could be an ok two-hitter, I think the backup catcher being there is a disaster waiting to happen.

[DHonks]

One benefit to signing Kendall is that it could get Hardy out of the 2-hole. JJ still hasn't learned to go the other way. He's still the same player as a few years ago when he stated that he was a pull hitter, and always would be. However, against weaker pitchers, he can pound their mistakes. Against good pitchers that work the outside corner, he'll always struggle with his current approach.

[recte44]

I like Kendall. I think it's a fine move, given the state of catching around the league. Now we need to find a really good defensive catcher to pair with him. Miller, Rivera, Munson aren't it.

[sbrylski]

Not to single you out, but how about we knock him for being chronically injured rather than assume he'll be better when healthy? Like many here do with Sheets.

Because Estrada played through his injuries and didn't remove himself from every third game because of a hangnail/ear infection/ blister/ pulled fat/ ingrown toenail/ etc

 

In fact no one here knew how injured he was until after the season. Ben Sheets...not so much.

I don't care how he goes about it, if he's injured often and its effecting his preformance, then you factor it into the equation.

[Crewin06]

I am sorry but I don't feel like going through the last 15 pages to find it and I can't find it anywhere else.

 

Did anyone hear the terms of the deal yet.

 

I thought I heard that it was a one year deal that included an option for a second year that could be achieved by reaching certain marks (I am assuming number of games played), but I did not hear any numbers that were involved

[TerraceReserved]

I am sorry but I don't feel like going through the last 15 pages to find it and I can't find it anywhere else.

 

Did anyone hear the terms of the deal yet.

 

I thought I heard that it was a one year deal that included an option for a second year that could be achieved by reaching certain marks (I am assuming number of games played), but I did not hear any numbers that were involved

 

It is a one year deal with an option for the second year. I don't beleive any salary number have been given out becuase he hasn't taken his physical yet.

[And That]

According to Transitive Property's new blog entry, Kendall will be in town for a physical on Wednesday. We night know the contract details shortly thereafter.

[I Heart Brewers]

According to cbs.sportsline.com (wire) it's $4.25M

 

http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/10498543

[And That]

According to that article and according to my crazy math, the deal could be as little as 1 year/$4.25 mil and as much as 2 years/$10.25 mil, depending on all sorts of game/start bonuses.

[TooLiveBrew]

That's a relatively nice job by DM & Co. with the dollars. Good to see he was < $6 mil.

[JJHardy7]

That's a relatively nice job by DM & Co. with the dollars. Good to see he was < $6 mil.

I agree. I was hoping they didn't pay more than 6 or so. Not a bad signing for the first year of the contract. We'll have to see how the 2nd year (if it happens) works out. Nice job DM.

[TerraceReserved]

I third the notion of complimenting DM on the salary numbers. Very well done.

[MillerParkSouth]

How does this compare to what Estrada would have made in 2008?

[And That]

If Estrada goes to arby with the Mets, he'll get within 10% either way of $4.25 mil, I'd guess.

[PeaveyFury]

I'd say it'd be right about what Estrada would have had in arby.

[AdvantageSchneider]

Does anybody know where we stand salary wise for 2008 now that we know the terms of the JK deal?

[dadofandrew]

I guessed between $2M and $5M per.

 

I guess I hit it perfectly.http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

[DSFastball55]

I'll be honest here guys. I hate this move. I liked Estrada for the most part, though clearly he's not a "great" catcher. With so few quality catchers out there, I would have rather stuck with Estrada/Miller for another year (if Miller does come back, supposedly he's been telling people in LaCrosse he will be back if the Brewers want him), unless it truly was a major personality problem. I think the biggest thing I liked about him was his attitude; he has a "fire" in him that the Brewers have been lacking for a long time and I think every good team needs a guy that is willing to give somebody a kick in the rear if it is needed. Hopefully Prince can be that guy going forward, but I think even though he is well respected in the game and on the team he is still very young, and older guys may not respond as well to a 23yo as they would to a more veteran player.

As for Kendall. I used to like him back when he was with Pittsburgh. He used to be good, and his career numbers are good, but I think he is only a shell of what he once was.

[mothershipconnection]

I'd love to see Miller brought back. Having Kendall signed means Miller will be the backup and only used maybe 40 games unless Kendall really struggles or gets hurt. I think this is the perfect role for Miller at this point, as he could probably be very effective with that much rest.

[jaybird2001wi]

Journal-Sentinel reports that Jason Kendall will have a press conference at 11am. Will it be aired or will it be shown at all during the nightly newscasts?

[billyhallfan]

well, I'm glad it isn't for a ton of money, but I don't think Kendall is really going to produce. He is and was one of my favorite players, but he is getting old, hopefully he can have another good year in the sun.

 

slobberknocker,

 

i wasn't a fan of estrada, but i completely agree with you about the "fire," however, there has to be something wrong with the guy, he has played for 4 teams in 4 years, there is something wrong.