Robinson Cano

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Cano will be 31 at the beginning of next season - just about the age when we throw big money long-term contracts at players and their production nosedives.

[fan_since79]

One reason why we really can't afford Cano, and the others like Cabrera who will follow, is the Pujols and Hamilton contracts are back-loaded. Their salaries increase with each year left on their deals.

 

We'll end up with a $200+ million payroll for years to come if we keep signing these free agents.

 

And think about how much Trout will cost, and for how many years.

Edited September 12, 2013 by fan_since79

[Glen]

Great idea lets negotiate with Cano and lose a first round draft pick. Have to pay someone another 20 mil a year salary while we still haven't resigned Trout. We also have 3 second basemen who are good to decent. I will pass on an aging veteran. 

 

 

I was referring to the Yankees saying he wasn't a must-sign.  That's basic negotiation, trying to drive down the price.

[Mark68]

I would rather have Taylor Lindsey at league minimum + keep our first round pick than have Cano at whatever he ends up making.

[Troll Daddy]

Cano is the missing piece.

 

 

 

 

NOT

Edited September 12, 2013 by Troll Daddy

[Vegas Halo Fan]

One reason why we really can't afford Cano, and the others like Cabrera who will follow, is the Pujols and Hamilton contracts are back-loaded. Their salaries increase with each year left on their deals.

 

Pay more as they get worse. Great idea.

[maximus p]

To think someday we could have 20/25 million a year at each IF and OF position...

[stormngt]

We need to extend Trout before we do another thing in the off season.  Then, put all of the rest of the off season emphasis on pitching.

[Tank]

Ca-yes?

Ca-NO!

[Docwaukee]

We need to extend Trout before we do another thing in the off season.  Then, put all of the rest of the off season emphasis on pitching.

I was thinking the same thing.

[vlad27]

Aging 2B to what will have to be a 7 year/$200+ million contract.... no thanks I'd rather keep Howie.

agreed - any money spent on Cano should be spent on pitching

[vlad27]

We need to extend Trout before we do another thing in the off season. Then, put all of the rest of the off season emphasis on pitching.

exactly !

[vlad27]

CaNO........I think we're done with huge contracts. Cano is going to demand a contract somewhere between Hamilton's and Pujols.

Haven't we had enough of those long term deals?

Don't get me wrong, Cano is a good player but at this point much of what you'd be paying for is past performance.

I hope and pray that Arte has learned that big splashes in the winter don't necessarily equal pennants - say no to Cano

[YouthofToday]

For all of the salaries the Dodgers have dished out the new ownership dd not guarantee any money to a player after his age 36 season.

Dear Arte,

Can you please ensure you micromanage contracts to NOT guarantee players ANY money after their 36 season.

A desperate Angel fan, - Youth of Today

PS -- I know you love the Yankees first and foremost. I know you would love to get Cano. Considering your instincts have brought 3 straight disastrous offseasons saddling the organization with more than $550 million of crappy contracts, please stay out of player personnel decisions.

Do not sign Cano.