Cordero gets 4 year 45 millon dollar offer...

[Madtown Bomber]

according to some dude named Bean Stringfellow (odd name I know, I swear it is a real name...ha) on Fox Sports Radio. Didn't name the team but said there were 6 teams that have showed extremely high interest in Cordero and they hope to make a final decision after the December 1st deadline. I personally don't know what the December 1st deadline is as I thought free agency had formally begun. The question was asked if the offer was made by the Brewers and it was a quick no.

Ok, I don't know who this Stringfellow dude is so I don't know if he is creditable or not. If this offer is legit then I say it was great having you on the team but sir enjoy your new city and we'll enjoy the picks.

[endaround]

He's Cordero's agent, so fairly credible

[dadofandrew]

Yep, that's about right, considering Rivera's offer. I had hoped he might sign a 3y/$30-33M, but we should have known he'd get an extra year.

[Fatter than Joey]

I personally don't know what the December 1st deadline is as I thought free agency had formally begun

 

Well -- If a team signed Cordero before Dec. 1 -- they would automatically send a 1st rd pick to the Brewers -- If the Brewers

would decline to offer Cordero arby, then the new team wouldn't forfeit anything.

 

Of course Cordero will be offered arby -- but last year Ohka wasn't, and it probably was good that he wasn't.

[Madtown Bomber]

If that is the current offer you would think he would get even more. Somewhere 4 for 46-47.

[splitterpfj]

I figured the starting point would be 4 for 40, this doesn't surprise me. Let him go.

[Fatter than Joey]

the deadline has to do with the Brewers offering arby

[Madtown Bomber]

the deadline has to do with the Brewers offering arby

thanks, I posted that without seeing your post.

[Oldcity]

Here's hoping it's a good team who made that offer... Probably a decent chance that it's Houston though.

[splitterpfj]

I wouldn't be shocked if it's the Cubs.

[Madtown Bomber]

well lets go off what we know already.

 

6 teams.

 

1. Milwaukee

2. Kansas City

3. Houston

4. Boston

5. ???

6. ???

[Brian the Automator]

I wouldn't be shocked if it's the Cubs.

Actually, I think they're somewhat handcuffed regarding big FA contracts with the sale of the club.

4/45?... Thanks for the memories, Coco. I just hope that for his sake it's not an AL club.

[Fatter than Joey]

I think the Reds were interested in him as well.

[Weirdos19]

Don't be suprised if it's the Royals. They overpaid for all their free agents the last few years.

 

They sign them then trade them at the deadline for prospects. Grudzielanek and Meche have been kept, but Dotel was dealt at the deadline. Reggie Sanders got hurt.

 

Now, if Cordero were to sign there and perform well for a few months, the Royals could turn that into two top prospects come July 31st.

[Bert55]

If I were Corero, I would hesitate to play for a team in Texas.....It's not his state

[reillymcshane]

Now, if Cordero were to sign there and perform well for a few months, the Royals could turn that into two top prospects come July 31st.

 

But wouldn't Cordero have the option of requesting a trade if he's dealt in the first year or two of a multi-year contract? I think that rule still applies, but I'm not positive. That might deter teams from giving top guys, knowing he could opt out of his deal and strike an even better one next off season (assuming he pitches well all year).

[Weirdos19]

I believe that's only when he's traded. Not when he signs as a free agent.

Would guess some sort of no trade clause would be in any deal he gets. Partial or full? Who knows.

 

Don't be suprised if it's the Yanks. They've been moving fast.

[dadofandrew]

I think KC might well overpay to get someone, like they did with Meche.

[logan82]

It isn't like KC doesn't have money, their owner has just been a skinflint.

[Big Reed]

Can't the brewers speed this process up by offering him arby today? Do the brewers want Cordero to sign elsewhere this week and then sneek in and offer him arby after he's already signed just so they get the compensation?

 

I have to believe offering Cordero arbitration would result in a lot less than this 4 year offer. So what's the brewers' problem in delaying their arbitration offer? By offering him arbitration, they can still offer him a 3-4 year contract as well. and offering him arby may also scare off a couple of his suitors.

[splitterpfj]

By offering him arbitration, they can still offer him a 3-4 year contract as well. and offering him arby may also scare off a couple of his suitors.

 

This is why it would be nice to know who these suitors are (and maybe Melvin does) if they are teams who wouldn't lose their top pick anyway, arbitration won't stop them.

[Team Canada]

I don't think any team offering him 4/45 gives a rip about arby and losing their draft picks.

[Big Reed]

so what's the delay in the brewers offering Cordero arbitration? why the delay in making it official? I' m quite positive the brewers have made Cordero an initial offer. I can't understand why the brewers would wait until the last day to offer him arby. I see no benefit in waiting.

 

I could see where you might want to wait on a fringe player like graffy, but i thought Cordero was a guy the brewers definitely wanted to at least try to retain.

 

why not stop the chicken fighting and get it over with and offer him arby? the Brewers have really nothing to lose.

[recte44]

Bye bye, Coco. Been nice knowing you. Hello, Eric Gagne.

[logan82]

Let him go. We can give up that kind of money next year, but not after that, unless we are willing to give up one or two of our young studs. Good luck in the future CoCo. That is unless you sign with the Cubs or pitch against us, then I hope you blow it.