Angels close to signing Abreu (1 Viewer)

[Spock]

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/angels-...million-seasons

Nice move as they need a big stick from the left side.

 

[Eephus]

I'm very interested to see how the incentives are structured but on the surface, a $5M/1 yr. base deal for a bat like Abreu's is a relative bargain

 

[Spartans Rule]

Solid signing. Abreu can do everything Garret Anderson did, plus take walks and steal bases.

 

[MAC_32]

Solid signing. Abreu can do everything Garret Anderson did, plus take walks and steal bases.

...and in Anaheim there won't be much of a leash on him while roaming the base paths. I think you can safely project a near repeat of his 07 + 08 numbers, maybe a slight downgrade in the counting stats. He'd bat 3rd, yes?

 

[Oh Yes!]

dammit, the cubs cant offer 6 mil for an effective lh bat?

 

[Yankee23Fan]

Damn.

 

[shadyridr]

Its pretty sick how the market has fallen.

 

[Oh Yes!]

Its pretty sick how the market has fallen.

its pretty sick how high it was

 

[Eephus]

Its pretty sick how the market has fallen.

its pretty sick how high it was

The game was still profitable even with those pre-crash salaries.I'm not holding my breath to see whether lower payrolls will lead to reduced prices for tickets, concessions, parking, etc.