Zito in Forbes

by CrackBaby on Dec 27, 2006 11:57 PM PST

I just saw this headline in Forbes online. "Rangers Want Zito's Decision This Week". I think out of any team I would Be most disapointed if he ended up in Texas, especially considering it's W's former team. I mean honestly at least on the mets he could play for Willy Randolph who I have the utmost respect for. Come on the Rangers??? Honestly!!!! Ugggh. Check the story if you want.

http://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/ap/2006/12/28/ap3285179.html

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You don't have respect for Ron Washington?

In addition, if he goes to the Mets, we only get a sandwich pick for him (or is it a second rounder?), whereas if he goes to the Rangers, we get the best 1st round pick available (#17).

Please, Barry. Go play in Texas.

"Kotsay is 31... Kotsay's back is 127." - Jeepers

by Ozzz on Dec 28, 2006 1:29 AM PST reply actions

What can i say

I have a deep hatred for the Rangers.

Oakland A's 2007 World Champions!

by CrackBaby on Dec 28, 2006 1:42 AM PST up reply actions

It's an interesting conundrum

and one that no matter who he chooses will leave me feeling sad and elated at the same time, so I say bring on whichever and we'll deal with it like only A's fans know how.

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin, Seattle Mariners

by Helloooo 1st on Dec 28, 2006 2:11 AM PST reply actions

This is based purely on hopeful speculation, BUT..

I think it's strange, Zito hasn't been signed yet. Why is he dragging his feet? He should've had a HUGE contract by now, from any number of teams -- lets face it, some pretty mediocre players have already been signed for big numbers, and few of them are as good or as durable as Z.

Could he be thinking about trying to return to the Green and Gold? Maybe he realized that money, really isn't everything?

Keeping my fingers crossed!

Tear down Mount Davis!

by polytician on Dec 28, 2006 5:57 AM PST reply actions

I think Boras

is trying to somehow get the Yankees and Mets into a bidding war for Zito...but both teams aren't playing. The Yankees refuse to show much interest, while the Mets won't go beyond 5 years or $75 million.

Meanwhile, rumors have both the Giants and Mariners possibly willing to give Zito around 6 years, $100 million.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/12282006/sports/yankees/frisco_could_be_zito_front_runner_yankees_joel_s herman.htm

by OaklandSi on Dec 28, 2006 6:12 AM PST reply actions

He'll be a Met, book it

The Mets know that is where he wants to go, they have the bargaining power. Trying to play up the Giants, Rangers or M's is Bora's attempt to get the price up but does anyone think he'll actually sign with those teams? The Mets might give and add a year or more money but they won't match those teams because they know they are his top choice most likely.

Gas to Chicago- $23.87 A's/White Sox Tix- $28 Watching the A's whipping the Sox in July 05'- Priceless

by WiscoFan on Dec 28, 2006 6:34 AM PST reply actions

Insert foot to mouth

Gas to Chicago- $23.87 A's/White Sox Tix- $28 Watching the A's whipping the Sox in July 05'- Priceless

by WiscoFan on Dec 28, 2006 9:42 AM PST up reply actions

Z to the Gnats

Zito to sign with the Giants?
Would spurn NY teams, Rangers, M's and Angels for the Geriatrics and stay on the west coast.

by Playball on Dec 28, 2006 8:11 AM PST reply actions

apparently this writer

doesn't know that Zito lives in southern CA.

The Texas offer as reported here is lower than I would have expected (6 years 80 mill), given that supposedly the Mets are willing to give 5 years 75 mill.

by OaklandSi on Dec 28, 2006 8:26 AM PST up reply actions

but the Giants offer as reported

(7 years, $126 million, possible additional year option to bring total to $144 million) is way more than anyone else has been even rumored to consider offering.

by OaklandSi on Dec 28, 2006 9:45 AM PST up reply actions

I hate the Rangers.....

....for the same reason. Although, I do love Ron Washington, but the other "W" once had this team, and they play in Texas, which is more than enough to hope that Wash doesn't pan out as a manager.....at least in Texas.

by may7 on Dec 28, 2006 1:58 PM PST reply actions