1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

'Stros avoid arbitration with the Big Three

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Buck Turgidson, Jan 20, 2004.

Tags:
  1. Buck Turgidson

    Buck Turgidson Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2002
    Messages:
    101,335
    Likes Received:
    103,938
    #1 Buck Turgidson, Jan 20, 2004
  2. MadMax

    MadMax Member

    Joined:
    Sep 19, 1999
    Messages:
    76,683
    Likes Received:
    25,924
    more good news
     
    #2 MadMax, Jan 20, 2004
  3. coma

    coma Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2001
    Messages:
    3,347
    Likes Received:
    10
    From a business standpoint, that's excellent!

    From a fan standpoint, I would've liked to see something with Oswalt.
     
    #3 coma, Jan 20, 2004
  4. Mr. Clutch

    Mr. Clutch Member

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2002
    Messages:
    46,550
    Likes Received:
    6,132
    What happens next year? Are they still restricted?
     
    #4 Mr. Clutch, Jan 20, 2004
  5. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 1999
    Messages:
    36,288
    Likes Received:
    26,645
    Oswalt is still tied to the arbitration process next season, so I suspect he'll get his big multi-year deal once he shows that he is over his groin problems.
     
    #5 bobrek, Jan 20, 2004
  6. Buck Turgidson

    Buck Turgidson Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2002
    Messages:
    101,335
    Likes Received:
    103,938
    Exactly. Same with Miller & his nagging arm problems.
     
    #6 Buck Turgidson, Jan 20, 2004
  7. Buck Turgidson

    Buck Turgidson Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2002
    Messages:
    101,335
    Likes Received:
    103,938
    Players gain free agency rights after 6 years of MLB service time. They become arbitration eligible after 3 seasons.

    Not sure about Dotel, as he pitched in 19 games (85+ IP) in '99 for the Mets. If '99 counts, and I assume it does, then '04 is his 6th season & he's a FA after this year.
     
    #7 Buck Turgidson, Jan 20, 2004
  8. rrj_gamz

    rrj_gamz Member

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2002
    Messages:
    15,595
    Likes Received:
    198
    How does Miller get paid more than Oswalt? Just a curious thought as Oswalt is a hell of lot of Miller...
     
    #8 rrj_gamz, Jan 20, 2004
  9. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 1999
    Messages:
    36,288
    Likes Received:
    26,645
    Probably simply a matter of a bit more seniority for Miller
     
    #9 bobrek, Jan 20, 2004
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)

Share This Page