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02-01-2005, 05:15 PM
Magglio Ordonez
Interested - Tigers, Cubs, Mets, Rangers, Orioles
Feb. 1 - According to the Detroit Free Press, the Cubs are the Tigers' main competition for Magglio Ordonez, with the Mets a possibility - especially if they can free up some salary through a trade. "I think the Mets are about to get knee-deep in this thing now," a source familiar with the situation told the newspaper.
The Tigers reportedly made an five-year offer last week (between $55-70 million), and agent Scott Boras countered with a seven-year proposal. The Cubs are unlikely to be willing to go more than two years in any contract offer to Ordonez, who is coming off a knee injury.
But it's possible Boars could structure a multiyear contract for certain teams that has an "out" after the first year. Ordonez, 31, would play one year for about $15 million, show he's healthy and productive, and head back on the free-agent market next season, when he might be the most attractive player available.
If Ordonez were to sign a contract with an out clause, it would be in a place like Chicago, where he has the chance pile up impressive numbers at Wrigley. That same offer likely wouldn't be available to the Tigers (Comerica is no power hitter's paradise). If Ordonez signs with Detroit, it will take a long-term commitment on both sides.
Interested - Tigers, Cubs, Mets, Rangers, Orioles
Feb. 1 - According to the Detroit Free Press, the Cubs are the Tigers' main competition for Magglio Ordonez, with the Mets a possibility - especially if they can free up some salary through a trade. "I think the Mets are about to get knee-deep in this thing now," a source familiar with the situation told the newspaper.
The Tigers reportedly made an five-year offer last week (between $55-70 million), and agent Scott Boras countered with a seven-year proposal. The Cubs are unlikely to be willing to go more than two years in any contract offer to Ordonez, who is coming off a knee injury.
But it's possible Boars could structure a multiyear contract for certain teams that has an "out" after the first year. Ordonez, 31, would play one year for about $15 million, show he's healthy and productive, and head back on the free-agent market next season, when he might be the most attractive player available.
If Ordonez were to sign a contract with an out clause, it would be in a place like Chicago, where he has the chance pile up impressive numbers at Wrigley. That same offer likely wouldn't be available to the Tigers (Comerica is no power hitter's paradise). If Ordonez signs with Detroit, it will take a long-term commitment on both sides.