Tuesday, December 09, 2003
EVERYDAY EDDIE 1-YEAR DEAL, OPTION FOR 2 YEARS
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Just off the wire....
Associated Press
SEATTLE -- Free-agent reliever Eddie Guardado and the Seattle Mariners agreed to a one-year contract Tuesday that includes options for two additional years, The Associated Press reports.
Guardado, the Twins closer and an All-Star in 2003, had 41 saves last season. The 33-year-old left-hander pitched 11 seasons for Minnesota, compiling a 36-47 record, 4.50 ERA and 116 saves.
We don't know the terms of the contract yet, that will come in a few hours. But this is very interesting to say the least. Could it be that the M's wanted to be able to have more money set away for Miguel Tejada for 2004? Remember, after the 2004 season, the M's are rid of John Olerud and Kazuhiro Sasaki's contracts.
But I'll say that this is a great deal for the Mariners. Guardado is one of the best relievers in baseball. And he's not going to Oakland, like I originally thought earlier in the offseason.
Thank god that I'm able to admit that I can be wrong once in a while.
FIRE UP THE MIGGY HOT STOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just off the wire....
Associated Press
SEATTLE -- Free-agent reliever Eddie Guardado and the Seattle Mariners agreed to a one-year contract Tuesday that includes options for two additional years, The Associated Press reports.
Guardado, the Twins closer and an All-Star in 2003, had 41 saves last season. The 33-year-old left-hander pitched 11 seasons for Minnesota, compiling a 36-47 record, 4.50 ERA and 116 saves.
We don't know the terms of the contract yet, that will come in a few hours. But this is very interesting to say the least. Could it be that the M's wanted to be able to have more money set away for Miguel Tejada for 2004? Remember, after the 2004 season, the M's are rid of John Olerud and Kazuhiro Sasaki's contracts.
But I'll say that this is a great deal for the Mariners. Guardado is one of the best relievers in baseball. And he's not going to Oakland, like I originally thought earlier in the offseason.
Thank god that I'm able to admit that I can be wrong once in a while.
FIRE UP THE MIGGY HOT STOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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