DISQUS

TomBrunansky · 2 years ago

Any idea of when Crisp's deal comes to an end? I'd like to see Ellsbury playing regularly sooner than later.

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Bill Burt · 2 years ago

Here is info on Crisp's deal with Sox:
He signed a 3-year extension at the beginning of the 2006 season for $15.5 million, including a $1 million signing bonus.
The reported salaries are $3.5 million this year; $4.75 million in 2008; and $5.75 million in 2009.
Also included in the deal is an $8 million team option for 2010 with a $500,000 buyout.
The bottom line is that his contract is one that would interest a lot of teams. The Sox have made up their minds on Jacoby Ellsbury. He's their man, no matter what Crisp's contract is.
Terry · 2 years ago

The Red Sox can't worry about the Yankees. They have to worry about the Devil Rays, and Blue Jays come September. The Soxs are not the best "Road Team" in the AL in the second half of any season. ABC. Always Be Closing. Don't become the 1964 Phillies for the AL.

TM
Bill Burt · 2 years ago

Terry
You are right. The Sox have to take care of their own house. They have almost three months to figure out the lineup, Schilling and a backup outfielder/pinch hitter.