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Furcal going to Braves or Dodgers?
Rafael Furcal's negotiations are one for the books. The Braves think they have a deal in principle for the free-agent shortstop. "A gentleman's agreement,'' is what one Braves person said. It's believed to be for $30 million over three years. However, Furcal was said to be still talking to the Dodgers Tuesday evening, hours after the Braves suggested a deal was done with them. The Dodgers are believed to be interested in re-signing Furcal to a two-year deal with an option. So to recap, Furcal rejected a four-year deal for about $40 million with the A's to talk to the Braves about a three year deal for $30 million with a vesting option (and according to the Braves, agree to that deal). And after allegedly wrapping things up with the Braves, he's believed to be talking to the Dodgers, mostly likely about a two-year deal with an option. If he takes a two-year deal with the Dodgers, he will be the first player ever to reject a four-year deal to take a three-year deal for a similar annual salary only to reject that for a two-year deal for a similar salary. If this keeps up, the next stop would be a one-year deal. This has been a tough one to call from the start. But the best guess now is that he sticks with the Braves. He has a home in Atlanta, and after all these negotiations, probably could use a rest.
Rafael Furcal, Harry How/Getty Images
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Sounds like a reverse auction. Less is more!
But hey, in these topsy-turvy financial times, who's to say this doesn't make sense.
The J Dog
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I'm a Braves fan, and I don't want him. He's not worth the money.
DP: Old school!
Dalzell, SC
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Whoever signs him needs an incentive contract based on number of at bats. He's well worth the money when healthy. No one is worth the money on the DL.
CardsFan2
Saint Louis , MO
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He's going to the dodgers because he can't be sure to play short with the Braves. Why would he want to play 2nd?
hardball551
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true that hardball. escobar has short locked unless they trade him.
Bourbon:TheAnswer
Titletown, NC
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I have to admit that the Braves have already whiffed so many times this Winter, I don't know what the **** is going to happen..... but if Wren botches this "Gentlemen's Agreement", then the grumbling will start getting louder.....
Sir Robin (again)
Fan Nation, HQ
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If they trade Escobar to play Furcal I might find another team.
DP: Old school!
Dalzell, SC
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The Orioles should have tried harder to get him and not sign Izturas...
Ironfinch
Greenfield, MA
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Will the Braves trade Escobar, Francuer and two prospects to the Royals for Grienke and Guillen. Makes since for both teams if Furcal signs. Gives the Braves a top notch SP and power righty in middle of the order. Royals get a MI they are looking for plus free up money.
jahunter
Lees Summit , MO
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Sounds like an offer Robin....Don't do it man!!
Mondo Jay
Fan Nation, HQ
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no
DP: Old school!
Dalzell, SC
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QUOTE(#12):Originally posted 11:15 AM ET 12.17 by jahunter Will the Braves trade Escobar, Francuer and two prospects to the Royals for Grienke and Guillen. Makes since for both teams if Furcal signs. Gives the Braves a top notch SP and power righty in middle of the order. Royals get a MI they are looking for plus free up money.
no
Why not?
Besides Guillen being a head case they get one of the best young pitchers who isn't a FA for two more years.
Vazquez, Grienke, Jurrjens, Campillo & Reyes and gives them options on what to do with Hanson.
jahunter
Lees Summit , MO
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... and the twist... he ends up in Toronto
Yankee27
Castaic , CA
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Now his agent says Dodgers, What a moron, he is going to screw around and he is going to be stuck with a crappy team for a minimal contract....serves him right
Cubsfanil
Westville , IL
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I guess no trade if he signs with Dodgers. I would be have tempted to pull the offer if I were Wren.
jahunter
Lees Summit , MO
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We don't want him back in Atlanta. Go after the damn pitching, Wren...
BigFletchDog
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Wasn't Izturis a good player for teh Dodgers?
Jason Kidd is a…
Brooklyn , NY
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