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Ravenlord · 03-09-2006, 08:58 PM

David DeJesus to a 5-year deal with a club option for a 6th year. DeJesus will get $13.5M over the five year period of the contract. The five years exactly covers DeJesus non-free agent career. The option year would be his first year of free agent eligibility.

i really don't understand that contract...or locking him up this long before his arb years.

flyer85 · 03-09-2006, 11:01 PM

maybe KC just doesn't have anyone else to give the money to

cincinnati chili · 03-09-2006, 11:20 PM

I think this is a GREAT move for the Royals, ASSUMING they project him to continue his devlopment curve.

Heck, at this rate of development, he'll be worth $10 million in his last year of arb eligibility alone, and this contract will be a steal.

I love DeJesus. He has the potential to have Paul O'Neill's bat, with the wheels to play a plus centerfield.

For the record, Baseball Prospectus gives him a 2006 valuation of $7.4 million (this valuation is independent of service time.... it looks purely at dollar per projected win), which I THINK is higher than any Reds player besides Dunn.

This is a risk I'd take. He's the kind of guy I bet on.

Johnny Footstool · 03-09-2006, 11:26 PM

Probably a year early, but still a petty good contract for a guy they hope will be the face of the organization.

Heath · 03-10-2006, 08:44 AM

Sources said last night on WTAM-1100 in Cleveland said that Jhonny Peralta was going to do the same type of deal with the Indians.

Chip R · 03-10-2006, 09:29 AM

Bill Veeck suggested teams do this in one of his books - and this was even before there was such a thing as arbitration. He compared it to the 7 year contract up and coming actors and actresses used to sign with motion picture studios back in the day. They're paying him $2.7M a year for 5 years. He could flourish like Adam Dunn has and it would be a huge bargain for the Royals. They wouldn't have to worry about trading him to another team because he's too expensive. If he flops or is injured you're probably going to give him a few years to prove that his flop year is an aberration or hope he gets healthy. If you want to cut bait on him, he's making a reasonable salary so someone will probably take him in a trade. Even if you have to release him, you're only paying him $2.7M a year. Hopefully that would come with only a year or so on his deal. The Reds might want to look into doing a deal like this for Encarnacion if he has a season this year that lives up to his promise.

Joseph · 03-10-2006, 09:06 PM

I think FeLo and EE are prime candidates for such a contract. FeLo in particular since he has a solid year last season. EE still needs to show himself this year.

cincinnati chili · 03-11-2006, 07:10 AM

I hope your right, and that FeLo has turned the corner. If last year is a sign of things to come, then he should be offered a long term deal too.

I have more confidence in DeJesus maintaining his growth curve than Lopez. He has more of a track record of success at the major league level.

03-09-2006, 08:58 PM	#1
Ravenlord Into de Halls of Valhalla Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: mostly Williamsburg....occassionaly the rest of the several state region. Posts: 8,909	Royals Sign David DeJesus David DeJesus to a 5-year deal with a club option for a 6th year. DeJesus will get $13.5M over the five year period of the contract. The five years exactly covers DeJesus non-free agent career. The option year would be his first year of free agent eligibility. i really don't understand that contract...or locking him up this long before his arb years. __________________ the store for all your blade, costuming (in any regard), leather (also in any regard), and steel craft needs.www.facebook.com/tdhshop yes, this really is how we make our living.

03-09-2006, 11:01 PM	#2
flyer85 He has the Evil Eye! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south of the border Posts: 23,858	Re: Royals Sign David DeJesus maybe KC just doesn't have anyone else to give the money to __________________ What are you, people? On dope? - Mr Hand

03-09-2006, 11:20 PM	#3
cincinnati chili post hype sleeper Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver Posts: 10,358	Re: Royals Sign David DeJesus I think this is a GREAT move for the Royals, ASSUMING they project him to continue his devlopment curve. Heck, at this rate of development, he'll be worth $10 million in his last year of arb eligibility alone, and this contract will be a steal. I love DeJesus. He has the potential to have Paul O'Neill's bat, with the wheels to play a plus centerfield. For the record, Baseball Prospectus gives him a 2006 valuation of $7.4 million (this valuation is independent of service time.... it looks purely at dollar per projected win), which I THINK is higher than any Reds player besides Dunn. This is a risk I'd take. He's the kind of guy I bet on. __________________ On Dasher On Dancer On Prancer Ondrusek

03-09-2006, 11:26 PM	#4
Johnny Footstool Churlish Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 13,676	Re: Royals Sign David DeJesus Probably a year early, but still a petty good contract for a guy they hope will be the face of the organization. __________________ "I prefer books and movies where the conflict isn't of the extreme cannibal apocalypse variety I guess." Redsfaithful

03-10-2006, 08:44 AM	#5
Heath This one's for you Edd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dayton Area Posts: 8,471	Re: Royals Sign David DeJesus Sources said last night on WTAM-1100 in Cleveland said that Jhonny Peralta was going to do the same type of deal with the Indians. __________________ Some people play baseball. Baseball plays Jay Bruce.

03-10-2006, 09:29 AM	#6
Chip R Rally Onion! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 33,332	Re: Royals Sign David DeJesus Bill Veeck suggested teams do this in one of his books - and this was even before there was such a thing as arbitration. He compared it to the 7 year contract up and coming actors and actresses used to sign with motion picture studios back in the day. They're paying him $2.7M a year for 5 years. He could flourish like Adam Dunn has and it would be a huge bargain for the Royals. They wouldn't have to worry about trading him to another team because he's too expensive. If he flops or is injured you're probably going to give him a few years to prove that his flop year is an aberration or hope he gets healthy. If you want to cut bait on him, he's making a reasonable salary so someone will probably take him in a trade. Even if you have to release him, you're only paying him $2.7M a year. Hopefully that would come with only a year or so on his deal. The Reds might want to look into doing a deal like this for Encarnacion if he has a season this year that lives up to his promise. __________________ The Rally Onion wants 150 fans before Opening Day. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rally-...24872650873160

03-10-2006, 09:06 PM	#7
Joseph Tired of talk. Win! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,145	Re: Royals Sign David DeJesus I think FeLo and EE are prime candidates for such a contract. FeLo in particular since he has a solid year last season. EE still needs to show himself this year. __________________ Championships for MY teams in my lifetime: Cincinnati Reds - 75, 76, 90 Chicago Blackhawks - 10 University of Kentucky - 78, 96, 98, 12 Cincinnati Bengals - None Chicago Bulls - 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98

03-11-2006, 07:10 AM	#8
cincinnati chili post hype sleeper Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver Posts: 10,358	Re: Royals Sign David DeJesus I hope your right, and that FeLo has turned the corner. If last year is a sign of things to come, then he should be offered a long term deal too. I have more confidence in DeJesus maintaining his growth curve than Lopez. He has more of a track record of success at the major league level. __________________ On Dasher On Dancer On Prancer Ondrusek

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