4/29: Baltimore 7, RAYS 4

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Apr 30, 2008 12:21 AM EDT Comment 9 comments

Baltimore 7, RAYS 4

Camden YardsBaltimore, MD

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
RAYS	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	0	4	8	0
Baltimore	0	2	1	0	0	4	0	0	X	7	10	0

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It must be kinda weird in the clubhouse among the pitchers, knowing one of them is going to get a pink slip.

It was likely that Sonnanstine was rooting for his own teammate (Hammell) to get shelled, and Hammell will probably root for Sonnanstine to get shelled tonight. Neither can be blamed, but that doesn’t make it any less awkward in the clubhouse until Kazmir comes back.

I know these things happen all the time in clubhouses, but oh well.

by websterjtc on Apr 30, 2008 6:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah I honestly don't know

I doubt they were “rooting” for each other to get shelled, certainly not outwardly and maybe not to themselves either. But yeah, definitely an awkward situation.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Apr 30, 2008 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

looks like Upton doesn’t want a one-year deal.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/2008-04-28-controversial-contracts_N.htm

Waiting it out: Upton brothers rather take it a year at a time

The Tampa Bay Rays are trying to lock up center fielder B.J. Upton, keeping intact the core of their future, just as they did with outfielder Carl Crawford, third baseman Evan Longoria and pitcher James Shields.

The Arizona Diamondbacks, have said they’re willing to commit long-term to Justin Upton, 20, who is tearing up the National League in his first full season.

But while the Upton brothers are grateful for the clubs’ interest in providing long-term deals, with their wealth of talent, they’re content to go year-to-year in contract talks.

“Front line players like these have to determine risk, reward and what kind of discount they will exchange for security,” says agent Larry Reynolds, who represents the Upton brothers. “We just think it’s in their best interest to play out the year and concentrate on helping their teams win. We’ll worry about contract stuff later.”

Said Justin Upton, who is hitting .333 with five homers in his first full big-league season: “There’s no rush. I’ve got plenty of time. Every year, I’ll bet on myself.”

by websterjtc on Apr 30, 2008 7:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

errr…i mean, he doesn’t want a multi-year deal

by websterjtc on Apr 30, 2008 7:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't either

If I were in their position. I’d go to FA and make over 100 million dollars rather than have the team control my cost for around 55 or 60

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Apr 30, 2008 8:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Especially

If my brother had the $ to take care of me if I get hurt. They basically provide insurance to one another.

by GomesSweetGomes on Apr 30, 2008 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

good point.

by websterjtc on Apr 30, 2008 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

eh, there is just something nice about having the security of a long-term deal and guaranteed money. also, it prob can’t be fun to negotiate a contract every year when he’s arby eligible.

by websterjtc on Apr 30, 2008 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

There are different schools of thought on that

Some players like the security of a long-term deal and will give up potentially greater money to enter into that commitment. Others, like the Uptons, will avoid signing long-term so they can procure as big of a contract down the line as possible. Both are entirely reasonable approaches, and the course taken is up to the tastes of the individual concerned, I guess.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Apr 30, 2008 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs