JJ Contract Extension Watch

[Todd]

I can already see it..."Marlins did everything possible to sign Johnson, his agent wouldnt budge" as he is traded. This is one of the reasons I dont think a stadium will change anything with how the team is run.

[THE_REAL_MIBS]

Capozzi reports that the Marlins were offering 3/$22 million. Again, I can't post the link but it's on the Post's website.

[Party]

Capozzi reports that the Marlins were offering 3/$22 million. Again, I can't post the link but it's on the Post's website.

What a piece of shit offer.

I hate this Front Office. I really don't know what to say. These people are a case study in really dumb people getting into a position of authority without any merit.

[Longview]

Seriously, pay this man his money and give him a god damn 4th year if he wants it. If we get rid of Johnson because of this they (the FO) can go fuck themselves.

Edit - Didnt see there was a second page, wow that was a terrible offer if that's true.

[FishFanInPA]

It's okay because Greinke's coming.

[emkayseven]

wow if it was really 3/22 THAT'S something I have a serious problem with

[Flum]

I really don't understand why Sosnick is seen as the bad guy in this scenario. If the Post's report is correct, is he the one who is failing to offer our best pitcher significantly less than market value?

[SFiercex4]

Capozzi reports that the Marlins were offering 3/$22 million. Again, I can't post the link but it's on the Post's website.

That is an awful offer. Maybe OK to start, so they could negotiate. Not all right as the ceiling.

If the Marlins refuse to extend, they should trade him. I have my doubts that this organization can make the right maneuvers to improve the supposedly cash-strapped major league team, so I do not think contention is in line, at least not for next year. If that's the case, there simply isn't any reason to keep him, as it's clear they have no intention of extending him longer than three years, regardless of what arb year he's in or what new financial situations occur due to the stadium.

I think the Marlins honestly wanted a discount like Ramirez's. Doesn't seem like Sosnick wants to buy into that.

[nny]

I really don't understand why Sosnick is seen as the bad guy in this scenario. If the Post's report is correct, is he the one who is failing to offer our best pitcher significantly less than market value?

Because this is a behind-closed door matter?

Crying to media about this is just to me

[Beef]

I really don't understand why Sosnick is seen as the bad guy in this scenario. If the Post's report is correct, is he the one who is failing to offer our best pitcher significantly less than market value?

Nobody is failing to do that, apparently.

[Flum]

Because this is a behind-closed door matter?

Crying to media about this is just [nauseous smily face] to me

First, why is it a behind closed doors matter? Second, when have contract negotiations for elite players ever been behind closed doors? It's industry standard to exploit the media in favor of your client. Do you have a problem that he spoke directly to a reporter rather than leaking it?

[Beef]

I wouldn't be surprised if at some point they were at 3/22 and they worked their way up higher than that and then Sosnick came out and said THEY OFFERED 3/22!!!!!

[Flum]

I wouldn't be surprised by that either. In fact, that was my initial thought when I saw the figure.

[Namaste]

Based on what this article says, it is, in fact, pathetic. I don't see what would be so shocking about this, either. It's not like it's unrealistic.

It's four small paragraphs of information. Did it ever occur to you that maybe this is just jockeying being done on the parts of both sides to get the deal they each respectively desire more?
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The Marlins are retarded if they do not give Johnson 4/$40-44, which is the going rate.

I'm done if they don't do this one. There are no excuses.

Wait, you're saying that this will be the straw that breaks the camels back for you lou? C'mon, you're better than that.

This deal will get done. Book it. And if it doesn't get done, we will absolutely own the trade.

[m26555]

It's four small paragraphs of information. Did it ever occur to you that maybe this is just jockeying being done on the parts of both sides to get the deal they each respectively desire more?.

Um, yes? I clearly stated this in a post on the first page of this thread. I said that, for all we know, this could very well be a bargaining chip on Sosnick's part.