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October 13, 2005
Rumored Matsui Offer
From the Post:
According to a Japanese newspaper, the Yankees are poised to offer Hideki Matsui a three-year deal worth $35.5 million. Sankei Sports reported the club is ready to open negotiations with the left fielder, who recently finished a three-year pact worth $21 million.
GM Brian Cashman didn't return phone calls pertaining to the subject. While Matsui has been mum on the topic, the offer isn't much more than the Yankees were talking about in spring training when Matsui told the team he would rather play the season than sign an extension.
Seems like a fair offer. It also allows him to hit the market again when he's just 35. However, it also allows him to leave just before the new Stadium - if that means anything to anyone.
Hopefully the Godzilla signing will get done quickly and easily.
I have no issue with his ALDS performance this year. He looked cooked. With the team needing to win until Game # 161, he never had a chance to get out of some games early and get a rest. Maybe if they had clinched sooner then Matsui does better in the ALDS? It's possible.
Posted by Steve Lombardi at October 13, 2005 10:40 PM
Comments
Again, Matsui is a traditionalist. He would only play for the Yankees or return to Japan he has said repeatedly in the past. If I were him I'd take the offer, maybe ask for 38-40 mill tho. Idk.
Posted by: Straylightrise at October 14, 2005 12:28 AM
I'd be very happy with that. Is Matsui worth as much as Sheff? I think so. Sheff got 3 years/$39. So, 3 years/$35.5 is fine with me.
Posted by: Patrick at October 14, 2005 11:10 AM