Yoan Moncada to Red Sox for $31.5 million($63 million total with tax)

[QuinlansMinion]

I thought we just signed this guy like a few weeks ago?

[NrM]

would have cost Arte $60 million BEFORE paying a dime of salary to actually play.

it's not our money

[Brandon]

somewhere, Peter Gammons is touching himself.

I think you're right. They likely crossed his arms in his casket.

[Lou]

it's not our money

 

that's why i wanted Arte to sign him

[ukyah]

i think the dude is going to be an all star. he's pretty impressive to watch. i think we missed out big time on a young stud to pair with trout in the field, and that would've been something to see.

[Inside Pitch]

then what is his annual salary if the $31.5 million has to be paid within 3 years?

 

Its likely the minor league minimum..  Dude is getting paid up front.

[Troll Daddy]

None of the money being paid goes towards the team luxury tax.

Just one big fat tax write off.

[Jeff Fletcher]

His annual salaries, once he reaches the majors if he turns out to be good, will be something like...

510K

530K

570K

3.5M

6.5M

11M

And that's just above average good. If he's an All Star or an MVP type then you're looking at 5-9-16 or something for his arb years.

Edited February 24, 2015 by Jeff Fletcher

[ukyah]

His annual salaries, once he reaches the majors if he turns out to be good, will be something like...

510K

530K

570K

3.5M

6.5M

11M

And that's just above average good. If he's an All Star or an MVP type then you're looking at 5-9-16 or something for his arb years.

 

 

both scenarios work out famously for the red sox. the only scenario really that bites for them is if he sucks and is a total bust. i just don't see that happening. he looks really good. even if he were to turn out to be an average mlb'er, it's not really that bitter of a pill to swallow. he and this contract have way more upside then many are giving it credit for. hell, the tax itself is probably a huge write off for them.

Edited February 24, 2015 by ukyah

[Lou]

i think the dude is going to be an all star. he's pretty impressive to watch. i think we missed out big time on a young stud to pair with trout in the field, and that would've been something to see.

 

exactly how much have you seen of him?

[Blarg]

None of the money being paid goes towards the team luxury tax.

Just one big fat tax write off.

 

$31.5 million has been assessed as a tax to the Red Sox that have to pay it off by June. That is a tax that requires a quicker pay off than a luxury tax and they get nothing to show for it this season because Moncada is going to the minor leagues to learn how to play in MLB. 

[Blarg]

exactly how much have you seen of him?

 

There is about 1 minute of highlights on youtube.

[Troll Daddy]

$31.5 million has been assessed as a tax to the Red Sox that have to pay it off by June. That is a tax that requires a quicker pay off than a luxury tax and they get nothing to show for it this season because Moncada is going to the minor leagues to learn how to play in MLB.

I believe they view it as a investment Blarg.

[Chimi]

There is about 1 minute of highlights on youtube.

 

Are the highlights accompanied by a hardcore rap song? If not, I'd take those highlights with a grain of salt.

Edited February 24, 2015 by Chimi

[Stradling]

both scenarios work out famously for the red sox. the only scenario really that bites for them is if he sucks and is a total bust. i just don't see that happening. he looks really good. even if he were to turn out to be an average mlb'er, it's not really that bitter of a pill to swallow. he and this contract have way more upside then many are giving it credit for. hell, the tax itself is probably a huge write off for them.

What if he turns out to be a very solid MLB player, someone like Howie. Would you have been ok with the Angels spending $80+ million on Howie for his first five years?

[Mark68]

With that kind of money they should ask him to shovel snow out of the ballpark.

Probably wouldn't want him to slip and fall on the ice or get a heart attack shoveling five feet of snow. They have $60 million invested in him.

[Lou]

His annual salaries, once he reaches the majors if he turns out to be good, will be something like...

510K

530K

570K

3.5M

6.5M

11M

And that's just above average good. If he's an All Star or an MVP type then you're looking at 5-9-16 or something for his arb years.

 

that come out to about  $85 million for a guy who not only has never played 1 game in mlb, but also is coming to a new country.

 

but I'm sure red sox fans will be extremely patient with him if he struggles 

[Angel Oracle]

Different player, how much is anticipated that it will take to sign Ibanez?

[Troll Daddy]

that come out to about $85 million for a guy who not only has never played 1 game in mlb, but also is coming to a new country.

but I'm sure red sox fans will be extremely patient with him if he struggles

Would you feel differently if he was a Angel?

[Lou]

Would you feel differently if he was a Angel?

 

well, his situation would be the same

 

and i don't know how patient red sox fans would be if he struggled as an Angel

[ItzTacosYerrp]

Different player, how much is anticipated that it will take to sign Ibanez?

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! NOT HIM!!!!!!!!

[Mark68]

Different player, how much is anticipated that it will take to sign Ibanez?

Negative $60 million.