OT: MLB Discussion Thread, Part II: Yanks pay Ellsbury

[Hunter Gathers]

Granderson hit 30 HR his last season playing in Comerica. Citi isn't much different. I think he'll be good for 25 homers. He'll also see a lot of pitches, and make David Wright that much better. He's far from a perfect fit, but he's a good fit.

If he is fully recovered, I'd expect 30 in Citi. 25 at the minimum.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Probably would have gotten him about the same amount.

...and not in a ****hole like Seattle.

Seattle is a beautiful city and Washington has no state income tax.

Playing there instead of NY basically gives him an 11th year. He'll make something like 18-20M more over the life of the contract JUST by playing in Seattle.

 

[Krams]

Seattle is a beautiful city and Washington has no state income tax.

Playing there instead of NY basically gives him an 11th year. He'll make something like 18-20M more over the life of the contract JUST by playing in Seattle.

Yeah. Seattle is gorgeous, and Washington is a much better state than New York when it comes to economic freedom. No brainer for Cano.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Yeah. Seattle is gorgeous, and Washington is a much better state than New York when it comes to economic freedom. No brainer for Cano.

Yep. It would have cost the Yankees 10 years / 260M JUST to match the offer.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

he wanted money he picked the right place , better than TX , det , etc

 

[*Bob Richards*]

We've reached our limit.