Word is the Twins have reached an agreement with Phil Hughes for 3 years - $24 million. Another indication that the cost of free agents this year is through the roof, this deal exceeds almost everyone's expectations. While $8 million per year was widely believed to be what Hughes would sign for, few if any would have predicted a 3 year deal.
This, however, could be very good news for Mets fans. Thje Twins were reported to be the most agressive competitor with the Mets for the services of Bronson Arroyo. With the Hughes signing, following on the heels of the Ricky Nolasco signing, the Twins are almost certainly out of the picture for Arroyo.
I have to say this again and again...
ReplyDeleteThe Wilpons and Sandy Alderson can not remain determined to field a 2014 team with a budget that is quickly being left behind in the dust of this frenzy free agent market.
It's not only the money... it's also the amount of years.
I agree about Arroyo Herb but it will too take similar numbers and most probably a three year commitment.
Mack - All I can say is don't believe everything you read in the papers. lol The budget will be whatever it winds up after Sandy has obtained whoever he wants to obtain. I think he knows that he will have to overpend, either in cash and years or players, if he wants to field a decent team in 2014.
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