Red Sox, Dustin Pedroia talk lucrative extension The Boston Red Sox and Dustin Pedroia are discussing a contract extension that would make him the game’s highest-paid second baseman and could keep him with the team he has come to embody into the next decade, major league sources told Yahoo! Sports. While one source said the parties still must bridge a gap in both dollars and years, both sides are motivated to strike a deal. The general framework of the contract could call for an annual salary in the $20 million range for a contract lasting five or six years – somewhere in the vicinity of the six-year, $100 million extension signed this offseason by Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria, sources said. Pedroia, 29, has another year at $10 million remaining on his current deal, and the Red Sox own an $11 million option for 2015. Whether the new contract would replace the leftover years or add onto them remains another negotiating point.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Sources: Garza will not pitch tonight for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Cubs&src=hash">#Cubs</a>, deal with <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Rangers&src=hash">#Rangers</a> near.</p>— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/statuses/359414236423786496">July 22, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Finally. Wanted this deal to get done on Saturday.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Cubs&src=hash">#Cubs</a> will acquire Triple A IF Mike Olt, Single A RHP C.J. Edwards and a third player from <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Rangers&src=hash">#Rangers</a> for Garza.</p>— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/statuses/359419381257736197">July 22, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Pitcher C.J. Edwards confirmed as another player, as <a href="https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal">@Ken_Rosenthal</a> reported. So it's Garza for Olt, Edwards, one unconfirmed player, PTBNL.</p>— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/statuses/359420192192860161">July 22, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
seems like an awful deal for the rangers (esp. if they don't hang onto garza past this season). i know olt's stock has dropped, but he was their consensus #2 prospect a few months ago. hope the stros make out this well in norris trade.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Source says RHP Justin Grimm is the third player.</p>— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/statuses/359423748945879040">July 22, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Final deal: Cubs trade Matt Garza to the Rangers for Mike Olt, C.J. Edwards, Justin Grimm and PTBNL.</p>— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/statuses/359423862015926272">July 22, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The Rangers have officially acquired Matt Garza from the Cubs for Justin Grimm, CJ Edwards, & Mike Olt.</p>— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rangers/statuses/359450465773174786">July 22, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Cubs&src=hash">#Cubs</a> today acquired INF Mike Olt, RHP Justin Grimm, RHP C.J. Edwards and two players to be named from the Texas Rangers for RHP Matt Garza.</p>— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cubs/statuses/359450369039929344">July 22, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Follow up: According to a baseball source, the Red Sox and second baseman Dustin Pedroia have agreed to a seven-year, worth approximately $100 million extension that will begin following the final guaranteed year of his current deal. Pedroia is currently in the midst of six-year, $40.5 million deal that carries a team option for 2015. The deal, according to the source, carries a full no-trade clause.
Yeah, who ever would have thought that? Tied for 2nd in MLB, tied for 1st in the NL. I'm not sure who is more surprising: him or Yadier Molina.
The Cardinals in general are ridiculous this year. Carpenter, Molina and Craig are all batting .321 or above this season. Throw in their rotation and they're looking like a World Series favorite again.
The Cardinals are definitely a great organization who have great stability and an understanding of how to manage resources at MLB level and have great scouting and replenishing their farm systems.
Phillies?! <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Retired closer Brad Lidge will sign a 1-day contract Thursday with the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Phillies&src=hash">#Phillies</a> and retire in their uniform, throwing out 1st pitch Thu.</p>— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) <a href="https://twitter.com/BNightengale/statuses/361867425211359232">July 29, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Braves have acquired Scott Downs from the Angels in exchange for Cory Rasmus</p>— JIM BOWDEN (@JimBowdenESPNxm) <a href="https://twitter.com/JimBowdenESPNxm/statuses/361883872352415744">July 29, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
I guess because of the Series ring he got with Philly? Disappointing to hear that, but he was only with us for 4 or 5 years I think. Roy & Berkman should retire Astros, though.
