06/07 Phillies Offseason Thread

[Rome]

Now I know why Howard's father is looking for Soriano money.

I think it's great that Chase has been taken care of, but jeezus. . . 

[BigEd76]

good deal for everyone

[dis12]

Now I know why Howard's father is looking for Soriano money.

I think it's great that Chase has been taken care of, but jeezus. . . 

That's a lotta cash!  I know Chase is a better player and has great upside, but heaven help us if he turns into a Leiberthal.

[mpmcgraw]

I think it's great that Chase has been taken care of, but jeezus. . . 

YEA

Who could have possibly imagined the best second baseman getting a contract like this after what free agents were getting this year?  It's just mind boggling.                   

Seriously though, this a pretty damn good deal for the Phillies, and the length of the deal is much safer. 

How long before the 'fans' starting turning on Utley because he is making big money?

[MDS]

Depends on what his EQA, win shares, PECOTA and pythagorean expectations are.

[mpmcgraw]

You already read that at the phillies board that you are a part of snuggle muffin

[MDS]

No i searched for sabermetrics on wikipedia and copied some dorky terms.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

No i searched for sabermetrics on wikipedia and copied some dorky terms.

Hahaha - teh win

[BigEd76]

How the deal is broken down:

$2M signing bonus
2007 = $4.5M
2008 = $7.5M
2009 = $11M
2010 = $15M
2011 = $15M
2012 = $15M
2013 = $15M

Limited no-trade clause (not a full one like Abreu, Thome and Burrell)

[MDS]

Howard will get his next offseason. But this is nice.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Depends on what his EQA, win shares, PECOTA and pythagorean expectations are.

Bill Pecota has his own Billy Beane stat?

[Eaglez]

Awesome deal. 15 million is not bad at all for 4 out of those 7 years. Considering that garbage starting pitching has a going rate of $11 million, the deal works out well.

Good for Chase, and good for the organization.

[ice grillin you]

According to ESPN Radio: Chase Utley extended for 7 years $85 Million.

outstanding

i second what sarge said

phillie front office making power moves and eagle front office shteinting the bed???

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Since when is the world of Philadelphia sports not of the bizarro variety?

Also, the Sixers are looking to clear cap room and build for the future.

[MURP]

Ted Lilly = 40 million over 4
Chase Utley= 85 million over 7


Phillies win.