Doumit Deems Dodgers Dough Debased, Declines
by Eric Stephen on Nov 13, 2011 8:47 PM PST
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There aren't any sign-and-trades allowed in baseball, mostly because there is no salary cap. Yes, there is a luxury tax but there are no caps on individual salaries like in the NBA where a player can earn more money by signing with his current team rather than another squad. A new collective bargaining agreement in baseball is expected this week, per Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, as the general manager meetings begin Monday in Orlando followed by the owners meetings beginning Wednesday.
Anyway, back to the sign-and-trades. The Dodgers and Pirates nearly pulled off the MLB equivalent of a sign-and-trade deal, as the Dodgers turned to ex-Pirate catcher Ryan Doumit to replace ex-Dodger catcher Rod Barajas, who signed a one-year deal worth $4 million plus an option for 2013 with Pittsburgh last week. But there is only one problem.
Doumit said no to the Dodgers, for now anyway.
The switch-hitting catcher who turns 31 in April spurned a Dodgers offer of "just under $3 million," according to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. It doesn't necessarily mean Doumit doesn't want to be a Dodger, just that the price is too low for his liking.
Then again, Doumit did get married this weekend (excellent sleuthing by Mike Petriello at Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness), so it's understandable if Doumit is a bit preoccupied. Who knows, maybe Doumit gave his agent a minimum salary and instructed him to reject any offers below that bar. Doumit made $5.1 million in 2011, but had his options for 2012 ($7.25 million) and 2013 ($8.25 million) declined on October 31, instead receiving a $500,000 buyout.
Doumit hit .303/.353/477 in 2011 but was limited to just 77 games and missed two months with a sprained left ankle. In his career, Doumit has hit better from the left side, hitting .275/.336/.461 against right-handed pitching in his career, compared to .262/.329/.388 against left-handers. He also has started 54 career games in right field and 32 games at first base, but only played catcher this season.
We'll see what the next step is for the Dodgers from here, whether they increase their offer to Doumit or move on to other backstop options.
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none of the top free agent catchers will get less than 2 years. Well, maybe the last one that signs.
I am thankful, Ryan Doumit.
Because I think I would’ve said “D’oh.” Not because of his hitting per se but from everything I’ve heard (and recall), he’s really not good defensively. Is that accurate?
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Yeah, he's pretty bad.
But i’d still be happy with the signing. We need offense badly.
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Nov 13, 2011 8:59 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah. To be fair, what the Dodgers offered him would have been fine with me.
Wasn’t fine with him tho so here we are.
But his bat certainly would’ve been an upgrade.
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Personally, I'd offer $3.5m and let him take it or leave it.
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Nov 13, 2011 9:32 PM PST up reply actions
Why should he settle for less than what Rod got?
by NotJoeTorre on Nov 13, 2011 10:31 PM PST up reply actions
The lakers
Would have finished 1/10 of their schedule tonight, the Clippers would hae played their 7th game of the season.
Basketball Never Stops!
(according to Lebron and Nike)
Baseball is a game, and games are supposed to be fun.
how you tell? :)
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by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 13, 2011 9:04 PM PST up reply actions
how would you tell?*
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 13, 2011 9:05 PM PST up reply actions
Texans haven't even made the playoffs right?
Do Ranger fans root for them? if so, I hope they never make the playoffs!!!
: )
I'm pretty sure we just locked up the division today
:-p
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Poor Schuab owners
his numbers have been so meh as of late because we have somehow been blowing teams out in the first half and just running it down their throats while our D actually doesn’t give up 30 points. This all feels really weird.
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Mets too.
Specifically a cheap one, i was surprised no one included him in their dumb wright trade deals.
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Nov 13, 2011 9:09 PM PST up reply actions
Dodgers Trade:Javy Guerra,Josh Lindblom,Allen Webster
Dodgers Get:David Wright,Ronny Paulino
Blue Jays Trade:Colby Rasmus,Adeiny Hechavarria
Blue Jays Get:Javy Guerra,Josh Lindblom
Mets Trade:David Wright,Ronny Paulino
Mets Get:Colby Rasmus,Allen Webster,Adeiny Hechavarria
We get a top 5 3B in Wright and a solid backup C. Blue Jays get bullpen help. Mets get a SS to replace Reyes(if he leaves),a young CF, and a good Sp prospect.
by dodgers4life on Nov 13, 2011 9:24 PM PST up reply actions
The Blue Jays don't get nearly enough in that deal.
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Nov 13, 2011 9:26 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, as far as D4L's trade proposal's go, this is one of the worst.
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Nov 13, 2011 9:30 PM PST up reply actions
Would it be better if the Blue Jay’s SS prospect was taken out?
by dodgers4life on Nov 13, 2011 9:32 PM PST up reply actions
It would be better, but still a resounding no.
And then the Mets’ return for Wright and Paulino goes from horrible to unacceptable.
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on Nov 13, 2011 10:28 PM PST up reply actions
only saw the season debut
have the rest on tivo, keep the spoilers to a minimum!
A friend told me its going into the comic book a bit more. Sounds exciting
Spoiler Alert: There are a lot of zombies!
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Damn, Dude
would have been a great first comment.
by StolenMonkey86 on Nov 13, 2011 10:30 PM PST reply actions
Doumit definitely deserves dinero Dodgers didn’t deliver. Decent dudes don’t desire deficient dollar donations.
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by Nolij on Nov 13, 2011 11:27 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
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If anyone is watching the Travel Channel, in a Man versus Food episode, Adam Richman while in Brooklyn was wearing a tee shirt that said “Keep the Dodgers in Brooklyn” Didn’t know that any are still around.
Doumitt
Wondering if he would go for 1 year at 4m, don’t believe with a weak catching market that he will accept 3 or 3.5 in less it was for three years. Wonder when we are going to hear about Kuroda?
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