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Thursday, May 02, 2013

Padres formulating ‘long-term’ offer for Headley

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posted 3 weeks ago by RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) to chase headley, contracts, free agency, padres | 30 comment(s)

The previously highest paid player in franchise history was Carmelo Martinez, who made $490,000 back in 1989.

Chase Headley said he “didn‘t know how to respond” Wednesday afternoon after learning that the Padres are planning to offer their star third baseman a multi-year contract that would make him the highest-paid player in franchise history.

“To be honest, this is not something we’ve discussed,” Headley said at Wrigley Field.

Earlier Wednesday, Ron Fowler, the executive ...

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1. JJ1986 posted on November 05, 2012 at 12:03 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

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Michael Young might be on the move after a subpar season, so the Astros will need a DH.

2. SG posted on November 05, 2012 at 12:12 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I think Young would make a great DH for Houston if they want to improve their chances of getting the first pick in the 2013 MLB entry draft.

3. RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) posted on November 05, 2012 at 12:28 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

6. Justin Verlander, Prince Fielder, and Miguel Cabrera coming up small in the World Series makes you wonder why you’re paying out so much money if at the biggest time of the year they don’t perform.

Because if they hadn't spent the money, they'd have spent all of October sitting at home?

4. Matt Clement of Alexandria posted on November 05, 2012 at 12:33 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I think Young would make a great DH for Houston if they want to improve their chances of getting the first pick in the 2013 MLB entry draft.

This works for both available Youngs.

5. Crispix Attacks 2: Swag Airlines posted on November 05, 2012 at 12:35 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Delwyn Young could do that job for a fraction of the price.

6. PS is probably making an obscure reference posted on November 05, 2012 at 01:33 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Dmitri Young is available. Maybe.

7. JJ1986 posted on November 05, 2012 at 01:58 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Chris Young the hitter is not available, but Chris Young the pitcher could probably be a better DH option than Delmon or Michael.

8. WillYoung posted on November 06, 2012 at 12:07 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

For a guaranteed contract at the league minimum, I'm willing to DH for Houston.

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