View Full Version : Farnsworth signs with the Yankee's (According to website)
yankeesrule2000
11-29-05, 03:53 PM
http://nyynews.com/
hellonewman
11-29-05, 03:55 PM
Never heard of that Website.
yankeesrule2000
11-29-05, 03:56 PM
Never heard of that Website.
Me either, i just saw a topic on another completely different message board also saying that he has signed, saying they have inside info...so it is coming from more then one site, but i dont know how true it is.
http://nyynews.com/
Thanks, Rich. Awesome news. :gulp:
Now to CF :D
flymick24
11-29-05, 03:56 PM
false. cashman was just on m&md with nothing new to report.
however, i get the sense that a lot will be done at the winter meetings.
false. cashman was just on m&md with nothing new to report.
however, i get the sense that a lot will be done at the winter meetings.
Why would he, though? Farnsworth probably still has to pass a physical.
Just sayin...
DeputyFife
11-29-05, 03:58 PM
Looks like a nice website.
Darth_Takeo
11-29-05, 03:59 PM
YOU HEAR IT HERE FIRST...FARNSWORTH SIGNS WITH YANKEES!!!!!
http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/27/275258.jpg
THIS IS NO RUMOR!!!!!! My sources tell me that Free Agent pitcher Kyle Farnsworth has signed with the NEW YORK YANKEES for 3 years 17 million. He can recieve an extra 1 million if he becomes the closer any time during the year. NICE PICK UP lets hope this one will work out.
I've never 'hear'(sic) of this site until today, either, but if this is true, you can bet they'll be on my list.
ICEBERG18
11-29-05, 03:59 PM
From that interview on WFAN, I got the idea that Cashman didn't like Farnsworth and co. starting price tags.
"The prices presented to me are not something i would do."
Maybe he didn't mean Farnsworth. :dunno:
hardrain
11-29-05, 04:00 PM
Good news if true.....but I don't see a confirming report yet.
I've never 'hear'(sic) of this site until today, either, but if this is true, you can bet they'll be on my list.
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Hear is used properly. :)
Ouch, pricey....damn you Ryan...damn you....
hellonewman
11-29-05, 04:01 PM
Nitpick: Thread title should say "according to other Website", otherwise it sounds like NYYFans is breaking the story ...
ryanm1058123
11-29-05, 04:01 PM
I doubt he has signed already.
Darth_Takeo
11-29-05, 04:02 PM
Hear is used properly. :)
Thought it was supposed to be "You heard it here first" but it's possible my hearing is off.
DeputyFife
11-29-05, 04:02 PM
Nitpick: Thread title should say "according to other Website", otherwise it sounds like NYYFans is breaking the story ...
And yankees should be capitalized.
Yankees13
11-29-05, 04:04 PM
http://nyynews.com/
"He can recieve an extra 1 million if he becomes the closer any time during the year"
Yeah, umm there's no such clause that can be put in a contract. More BS.
jonnyc39
11-29-05, 04:05 PM
He can recieve an extra 1 million if he becomes the closer any time during the year.
This is hard to believe, at least in the way it is phrased. Does it mean if he gets one save, he gets an extra $1M?
Edit: beat me to it, Yanks13. I don't give that site much cred.
yankeesrule2000
11-29-05, 04:06 PM
Happy now? I never said it was true, just posting a rumor for now.
http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=248&p=2&c=472562&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2fbraves.scout.com%2f2%2f472562.html
yankeesrule2000
11-29-05, 04:07 PM
So maybe this is true....more sources.
yanksphan
11-29-05, 04:08 PM
And yankees should be capitalized.
and shouldn't be possessive.
yankeesrule2000
11-29-05, 04:09 PM
and shouldn't be possessive.
Whatever, this isnt english class :)
http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=248&p=2&c=472562&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2fbraves.scout.com%2f2%2f472562.html
Pay site, amico mio.
Does it confirm the signing?
Snatch Catch
11-29-05, 04:09 PM
3/17 is pretty much a clearance sale in this market.
It's still overpaying, though.
Wade_Taylor
11-29-05, 04:10 PM
false. cashman was just on m&md with nothing new to report.
however, i get the sense that a lot will be done at the winter meetings.
Speaking of which can someone give a brief synopsis of the interview with Cashman along with Mike and Chris had to say about the Yankees offseason so far
ryanm1058123
11-29-05, 04:10 PM
Kyle Farnsworth has agreed to sign a three-year, $17 million dollar contract with the New York Yankees.
The Yankees' deal beat the Braves offer of a three-year contract worth $13 million dollars. Farnsworth's agent had told the Braves he would have stayed with him hometown team for a $15 million dollar contract, but the Braves were unwilling to agree to that amount.
Farnsworth also had three-year offers from the Indians ($15 million), Tigers ($15 million), and Cardinals ($13 million).
His contract with the Yankees will increase if he should become the team's closer. He'll be paid an additional $1 million per season if he assumes the role from Mariano Rivera.
according to the scout.com site.
yanksphan
11-29-05, 04:10 PM
Whatever, this isnt english class :)
I know, I know - just joining in the fun. :)
Darth_Takeo
11-29-05, 04:11 PM
Whatever, this isnt english class :)
isn't
You forgot the apostrophe.
Now does anyone friggin' know if this is legit? This is the world wide web. Doesn't anyone have Kyle's cell number?
Kyle Farnsworth has agreed to sign a three-year, $17 million dollar contract with the New York Yankees.
The Yankees' deal beat the Braves offer of a three-year contract worth $13 million dollars. Farnsworth's agent had told the Braves he would have stayed with him hometown team for a $15 million dollar contract, but the Braves were unwilling to agree to that amount.
Farnsworth also had three-year offers from the Indians ($15 million), Tigers ($15 million), and Cardinals ($13 million).
His contract with the Yankees will increase if he should become the team's closer. He'll be paid an additional $1 million per season if he assumes the role from Mariano Rivera.
according to the scout.com site.
Bit different than $1million bonus for 1 save ;)
Can someone post his career #'s (or show me where to get them? :o )
Pay site, amico mio.
Does it confirm the signing?
I'm just looking at the headline and checking out the credentials of the site, I'm still skeptical
JeterRodriguezSheff
11-29-05, 04:12 PM
Nice I wanted Farnsy now we just got to maybe sign one more low name guy and see who surprises us out of ST and the bullpen is settled. Get a CF like bradley or Wilkerson and we are fricking set!
Kulish29
11-29-05, 04:12 PM
They could be keeping it on the DL so they dont have to give up draft picks.
Dammit--I LOVE BASEBALL....even in the offseason :ga-ga:
yankeesrule2000
11-29-05, 04:13 PM
isn't
You forgot the apostrophe.
Now does anyone friggin' know if this is legit? This is the world wide web. Doesn't anyone have Kyle's cell number?
:lol: bite me
yankeesrule2000
11-29-05, 04:13 PM
I know, I know - just joining in the fun. :)
Me too.
Nice I wanted Farnsy now we just got to maybe sign one more low name guy and see who surprises us out of ST and the bullpen is settled. Get a CF like bradley or Wilkerson and we are fricking set!
Word.
jonnyc39
11-29-05, 04:14 PM
Bit different than $1million bonus for 1 save ;)
Can someone post his career #'s (or show me where to get them? :o )
http://www.baseball-reference.com/f/farnsky01.shtml
Kulish29
11-29-05, 04:15 PM
"He can recieve an extra 1 million if he becomes the closer any time during the year"
Yeah, umm there's no such clause that can be put in a contract. More BS.
Why couldnt you put that into the contract?
Clubs put incentives like that into contracts all the time.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/f/farnsky01.shtml
http://www.baseball-reference.com/f/farnsky01.shtml
Thanks, guys. :gulp:
AMYanks
11-29-05, 04:17 PM
As long as this isn't official to 12/7, I can deal with it. Still not a great move, but whatever.
swityak11
11-29-05, 04:19 PM
Waiting on a reputable source obviously, but $17 million doesn't sound terribly bad.
Hopefully he'll be more consistent in his ability to pitch.
jonnyc39
11-29-05, 04:20 PM
Waiting on a reputable source obviously, but $17 million doesn't sound terribly bad.
Man, that really says something about this offseason, doesn't it? $17M for a middle reliever (with a career 99 ERA+). Yikes.
Still not a great move, but whatever.
Why not? (not a smart ax question, OK?)
grabick_luca
11-29-05, 04:25 PM
say goodbye to gordon if this is true
yanksphan
11-29-05, 04:26 PM
say goodbye to gordon if this is true
I won't waste my breath....
yanknbama
11-29-05, 04:27 PM
Anyone else notice the site also claims that Torre is looking at Jeter and A-rod for CF and that a trade involving Pavano, Possado and Duncan for Lieberthal and Abreu is going down?
Not sayin it ain't true, just miiiighty sketchy.
If true: Welcome Kyle, nice to have you aboard :gulp:.
Man, that really says something about this offseason, doesn't it? $17M for a middle reliever (with a career 99 ERA+). Yikes.
His era+ for last year was 198 and his whip was around 1, he's only 30 strikes out 11/9 innings
Crazy money, but he does have credentials.
Having Kerrigan around makes me feel a lot more secure about acquiring pitching talent
http://nyynews.com/
Does http:/ /www .Tony_Danza . com confirm?
Anyone else notice the site also claims that Torre is looking at Jeter and A-rod for CF and that a trade involving Pavano, Possado and Duncan for Lieberthal and Abreu is going down?
Not sayin it ain't true, just miiiighty sketchy.
It is on more than one site, though. :)
nyg02005
11-29-05, 04:30 PM
as long as farnsworth throws strike, he will be fine. 17 M for 3 yrs is high but at least he is still young.
jonnyc39
11-29-05, 04:31 PM
Anyone else notice the site also claims that Torre is looking at Jeter and A-rod for CF and that a trade involving Pavano, Possado and Duncan for Lieberthal and Abreu is going down?
Not sayin it ain't true, just miiiighty sketchy.
That site reads like an 8th grader wrote it.
That site reads like an 8th grader wrote it.
A very well placed 8th grader ;)
Captain Yankee
11-29-05, 04:33 PM
Farnsworth could be a good value replacement for Gordon. It makes sense to pay that amount for Farnsworth instead of overpaying and overextending for guys like BJ Ryan, Billy Wagner, Trevor Hoffman, etc. Hopefully, he doesn't turn into another Steve Karsay.
jonnyc39
11-29-05, 04:33 PM
His era+ for last year was 198 and his whip was around 1, he's only 30 strikes out 11/9 innings
Crazy money, but he does have credentials.
Having Kerrigan around makes me feel a lot more secure about acquiring pitching talent
Oh he had a great season, no doubt. He should be a good pickup, but $17M for any middle releiver is unreal, if you ask me.
Edit: Not trying to bash the contract, just that it's incredible that it takes so much to sign relief pitchers this year.
yankeebot
11-29-05, 04:33 PM
say goodbye to gordon if this is true
Say goodbye to Gordon if it's not.
JeterRodriguezSheff
11-29-05, 04:34 PM
Considering Farnsworth's problem is being consistant(he has the talent), we have Kerrigan instead of Mel and the Jays and Mets inflated the market, I think this is a good deal.
Oh he had a great season, no doubt. He should be a good pickup, but $17M for any middle releiver is unreal, if you ask me.
Would It's Not Our Money make a good sig?
jonnyc39
11-29-05, 04:35 PM
Would It's Not Our Money make a good sig?
Yeah, see my edit for my above post. Just commenting on how crazy all these contracts are this offseason. Good year to be a FA relief pitcher.
JeterRodriguezSheff
11-29-05, 04:35 PM
Oh he had a great season, no doubt. He should be a good pickup, but $17M for any middle releiver is unreal, if you ask me.
Edit: Not trying to bash the contract, just that it's incredible that it takes so much to sign relief pitchers this year.
You can thank the Jays and Mets and i really dont care about money as the Yankees have plenty of it, the amount of years is what concerns me most and 3 years is fair i guess, I would have liked 2 better but 3 years is ok.
i'll believe this when tony danza tells me it's true
i'll believe this when tony danza tells me it's true
Damn... man... you swiped my joke.
AMYanks
11-29-05, 04:38 PM
Why not? (not a smart ax question, OK?)
Because there's no point in giving a non-dominant reliever a multi-year deal for over $5M per. Most relievers are up and down every year. Farnsworth is a great example of this.
If it were for $3-$4M per, and didn't cost a draft pick, then this would be a much better deal. 3 yrs., $17M, plus a lost draft pick for an up-and-down reliever is not a very good move in my estimation.
Damn... man... you swiped my joke.
Sorry, im such a danza fan! How come he isn't in baseball-reference.com?
Damn... man... you swiped my joke.
You were joking?
Yeah, see my edit for my above post. Just commenting on how crazy all these contracts are this offseason. Good year to be a FA relief pitcher.
Yup. No doubt. :)
I, for one, have to say that Cash has started out on the right foot, though. :)
Because there's no point in giving a non-dominant reliever a multi-year deal for over $5M per. Most relievers are up and down every year. Farnsworth is a great example of this.
If it were for $3-$4M per, and didn't cost a draft pick, then this would be a much better deal. 3 yrs., $17M, plus a lost draft pick for an up-and-down reliever is not a very good move in my estimation.
Thank you for the explanation, amico mio.:)
Michaels07
11-29-05, 04:43 PM
say goodbye to gordon if this is true
Good Bye Gordon, draft picks will be a wash.
yanksphan
11-29-05, 04:44 PM
http://classichunkofman.com/2tonydanza911.jpg
:D
Sorry, im such a danza fan! How come he isn't in baseball-reference.com?
Sorry? Sorry? I'm supposed to accept your apology now?
OK.... I accept. As long as you're as big a TD Fan as you say. Use the joke in good health.
Danza is not in baseball-reference.com because hateful hackers deleted him.
ComeBackShane47
11-29-05, 04:45 PM
Because there's no point in giving a non-dominant reliever a multi-year deal for over $5M per. Most relievers are up and down every year. Farnsworth is a great example of this.
If it were for $3-$4M per, and didn't cost a draft pick, then this would be a much better deal. 3 yrs., $17M, plus a lost draft pick for an up-and-down reliever is not a very good move in my estimation.
Remember we will get a draft pick back when Gordon signs elsewhere so its not a huge loss, and remember that the Yankees have to pay a premium to sign guys sinply because most people want to avoid the media harrassment that players in new york have to deal with. Also lets remember that its not our money and one million here or there wont hurt the yankees, a three year deal for 4 million per is only 5 million less than what he has now and 5 million to the yankees is not very much. Lets just hope this isnt the only reliever the yankees add
Good Bye Gordon, draft picks will be a wash.
Accept that the Yankees gain a suplemental pick.
angeluh, Im Playin Centah For Da Yanks
Jonatin, Put Ya Pants Back On.
nyg02005
11-29-05, 04:45 PM
I can not see this signing in any NY newspaper online websites. Normally they are quick to post stories. Even an articles that says that states from a reliable source
You were joking?
Sam....
Sam, Sam, Sam. I'm hurt by that comment.
AMYanks
11-29-05, 04:47 PM
Remember we will get a draft pick back when Gordon signs elsewhere so its not a huge loss, and remember that the Yankees have to pay a premium to sign guys sinply because most people want to avoid the media harrassment that players in new york have to deal with. Also lets remember that its not our money and one million here or there wont hurt the yankees, a three year deal for 4 million per is only 5 million less than what he has now and 5 million to the yankees is not very much. Lets just hope this isnt the only reliever the yankees add
The money issue rings true in terms of the bullpen, especially with guys who are always up-and-down.
YankeePride1967
11-29-05, 04:47 PM
I've never 'hear'(sic) of this site until today, either, but if this is true, you can bet they'll be on my list.
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IF, and I repeat IF this is true, then I give Cash a lot of credit. A great signing for 3/17 makes far more sense than going the third year with Gordon. I hope this report ends up being true.
Sam....
Sam, Sam, Sam. I'm hurt by that comment.
Are you gonna report me to a mod?
ComeBackShane47
11-29-05, 04:49 PM
The money issue rings true in terms of the bullpen, especially with guys who are always up-and-down.
But even so, karsay's bad contract didnt hur the yanks, they just released him and ate the money, its not these kinds of contracts that kill flexablity, its giving guys like Johnny Damon 40 million that will. If this is true its money well spent, for the same money it would take to resign an aging Gordon we got a younger version.
Are you gonna report me to a mod?
Never.
I'm just hurt. I'll recover.
YankeePride1967
11-29-05, 04:50 PM
say goodbye to gordon if this is true
I think this was cemented when Ryan signed his deal.
Michaels07
11-29-05, 04:50 PM
Accept that the Yankees gain a suplemental pick.
And if he goes to the Phillies, they move up in the selection orde.
ICEBERG18
11-29-05, 04:53 PM
I've notice that over the last 4 season that Farnsworth has been better in the 1st half of the season than the 2nd half.
The key with him is keeping his walks down.
aparently the site is owned by someone named Felix Pantaleon aka NastyNorthNyc
he's a rapper. it doesnt state he has any baseball "sources"
i think this is all just kind of BS
<img src="http://nastynorthnyc.com/albumsuperstyle.jpg">
Ghost of Dan Pasqua
11-29-05, 04:55 PM
aparently the site is owned by someone named Felix Pantaleon aka NastyNorthNyc
he's a rapper. it doesnt state he has any baseball "sources"
i think this is all just kind of BS
It's fine because I like situations like this. If this turns out to be true, then we can refer to it as a source. If not, then we bag him forever. Nice cut and dry.
nyg02005
11-29-05, 04:56 PM
somebody here is connected to scouts.com specifically pinstripesplus.com, maybe he can shed light on this topic.
montrealer
11-29-05, 04:56 PM
Web Site??????
27IsNext
11-29-05, 04:57 PM
say goodbye to gordon if this is true
And hello to a first-round pick and supplemental pick.
We need to wait for some other sites to report this before declaring it's true.
AMYanks
11-29-05, 04:57 PM
But even so, karsay's bad contract didnt hur the yanks, they just released him and ate the money, its not these kinds of contracts that kill flexablity, its giving guys like Johnny Damon 40 million that will. If this is true its money well spent, for the same money it would take to resign an aging Gordon we got a younger version.
I'm not saying it's as bad a situation as it would be with Damon, or Gordon in a couple years, but this doesn't seem like the smartest move. Perhaps he'll come here and be great. I hope so.
38Special
11-29-05, 04:58 PM
Accept that the Yankees gain a suplemental pick.
and a higher first rounder
People are also discounting the rle that Farnsworth can fill- that has been vacant since we let Quantrill go- designated enforcer/retaliator
Not too many people will f' w/ Kyle
C-BUS CLIPPER
11-29-05, 05:03 PM
Hopefully this is true. Love the pickup!
And now to sign Urbina.
/rimshot
Mo
Farnsworth
Sturtze
Small
Proctor/Small
Smith/Henn
Im happy.
Snatch Catch
11-29-05, 05:13 PM
This market is so insane, that Farnsworth's deal looks like a bargain...and it's actually an overpay.
I'm not in love with the deal, and I'm not pissed off at it, either.
As many have said previously, the Yankees can't waste the last to years of Mo's career hoping that something works out to fill the roles in front of him.
AMYanks
11-29-05, 05:14 PM
This market is so insane, that Farnsworth's deal looks like a bargain...and it's actually an overpay.
I'm not in love with the deal, and I'm not pissed off at it, either.
As many have said previously, the Yankees can't waste the last to years of Mo's career hoping that something works out to fill the roles in front of him.
I guess that's how I feel. No love or hate for this deal. If Gordon signs with Philly, then I can definitely live with this move.
Although, I haven't heard this confirmed from any other source.
ICEBERG18
11-29-05, 05:18 PM
This market is so insane, that Farnsworth's deal looks like a bargain...and it's actually an overpay.
I'm not in love with the deal, and I'm not pissed off at it, either.
As many have said previously, the Yankees can't waste the last to years of Mo's career hoping that something works out to fill the roles in front of him.
I think that's how most people feel about the situation, at least i do.
JfromJersey
11-29-05, 05:18 PM
I listened to part of Cashman's interview on WFAN with M & MD, and they mentioned a rumor about the Yanks looking at Farnsworth, but talked about him very negatively to Cash. Maybe Cash didn't want to get into a fight with those 2 bozos, so he just didn't say much about it.
ZYanksRule
11-29-05, 05:21 PM
I like it if it is true, but I'm not counting on it.
nnysiny
11-29-05, 05:23 PM
i hope this is true. just sign Myers and the Yankee bullpen would be fine
Yanks need bullpen help in a bad way, but you can't like Farnsworth's performance this past October vs. Houston.
AMYanks
11-29-05, 05:27 PM
http://www.metsblog.com/
06:00 PM EST- Buzz: RHP Karnsworth Close to Signing with Yanks
posted by Matthew Cerrone
…the buzz from yankee stadium is that RHP Kyle Farnsworth is close to agreeing on a three-year deal with the New York Yankees…
surge511
11-29-05, 05:27 PM
I hope this is true, and I bet a similar deal will be given by the Yankees to Farnsworth, but I really doubt this exact rumor is true. I hope it is though, and maybe we can grab one more decent reliever. Then, on to the CF question, with our team a lot more secure than yesterday.
nyyanksfan20
11-29-05, 05:29 PM
I like this if true, I still think we need to bring in another reliable arm for the pen. Dotel would be good if he is healthy.
Goodwin Sox
11-29-05, 05:51 PM
Juan Pierra sounds like a good pickup
nyg02005
11-29-05, 05:55 PM
Juan Pierra sounds like a good pickup
who is juan pierra?
C-BUS CLIPPER
11-29-05, 05:58 PM
who is juan pierra?
Isnt he in the Mexican leagues? :)
Yankeeah
11-29-05, 05:59 PM
who is juan pierra?
Chances are he's better than Juan Pierre
I like this if true, I still think we need to bring in another reliable arm for the pen
Juan Pierra sounds like a good pickup.
who is juan pierra?
Whoever he is, he has a better arm than Juan Pierre.
RobbiMan
11-29-05, 06:06 PM
http://www.metsblog.com/
This rumor is probably just that. This season, when players have been close to signing, the Ken Rosenthals and the Buster Olneys have generally been all over it. Since neither has spoken on this one, I will operate on the belief that Farnsworth is still just chatting with other teams.
BillBuckner
11-29-05, 06:06 PM
Great news if true. Juan Pierra? I cant believe you guys never heard of him! :thatsodd:
If this is true, not bad. I still say they need to go get another reliever in addition.
Farns has a 100mph fastball. :eek:
NewEraYanks2527
11-29-05, 06:14 PM
If this is true, not bad. I still say they need to go get another reliever in addition.
Yes we need another reliever, maybe 2 more. Myers and someone else maybe. And I am not implying we don't promote from within, thats included in adding another reliever.
Farns has a 100mph fastball. :eek:
I heard he's had that for a while and still managed to struggle a fair bit ;)
Yes we need another reliever, maybe 2 more. Myers and someone else maybe.
Those two relievers are far more important than a CF, especially considering the market for a good CF.
It would be nice to see some more reliable info tonight....
Dooley Womack
11-29-05, 06:18 PM
I hope this turns out to be true. I'm not sure if I can stand another letdown, starting with Mazzone and ending with Ryan (through no fault of the Yanks).
ring403
11-29-05, 06:38 PM
aparently the site is owned by someone named Felix Pantaleon aka NastyNorthNyc
he's a rapper. it doesnt state he has any baseball "sources"
i think this is all just kind of BS
Since there is no confirmation of this "story" from any credible news source, I'm going to assume that this was nothing more than a baseless internet rumor. We can continue the Farnsworth related discussion in the existing thread unless/until there is some real news to report.
Thanks.
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