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Bay extension talks halted
cody219 found this 2 years ago on www.boston.com

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- After recent "substantive" negotiations regarding a contract extension, the Red Sox and Jason Bay have postponed discussions for now because of the "unusual marketplace," Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said. Bay, who the Red Sox acquired last season from the Pittsburgh Pirates when they traded Manny Ramirez, is signed through the end of the 2009 season.

"There's desire to get something done on both sides," Epstein said. "There's just a mutual recognition right now that it's going to be next to impossible to get something done. It really boils down to the nature of the market right now, more than anything else."

Bay is entering the final year of a four-year, $18.25 million contract he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates prior to the 2006 season. He is slated to earn $7.5 million this season.



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I rather have Bay then Holiday. Also lets see what Holiday does away from coors field this year. Wait and see approach gotta resign Bay we would be nuts not too...
03/16/2009 6:23 PM  
youkthma..
IT WILL GET DONE! AND JUST LIKE NEGOTIATIONS WITH ANY OTHER PLAYER IN THE PAST.....NONE OF YOU ARE AT THE NEGOTIATIONS TABLE.....SO U HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE HOLD UP IS! SPECULATING ONLY MAKES YOURSELF LOOK DUMB IN THE END! THEO HAS DONE GREAT THUS FAR......I HAVE NO REASON NOT TO HAVE FAITH IN HIM DOING WHATS BEST FOR OUR SOX! BAY "IS" IN A SOX UNI AND "WILL" BE PLAYING THIS YEAR.......SO WHATS THE BIG RUSH? TRUST IN THE TEAM! NUF CED! SOX IN '09..... ...View More

03/16/2009 4:12 PM  
Irish Wh..
Matt Holliday is going to be a free agent at the end of the year. The Sox may be waiting to sign him or trade for him at the deadline.
03/16/2009 1:53 PM  
RSN KS G..
Timing is everything. KY would down vote his own mother so don't worry about it
03/16/2009 12:27 PM  
Just Jer
And an upvote. The up/down voting is silly, anyway, but a guy or gal shouldn't be downvoted for linking to a news story that's unpleasant on the surface, or for making a good argument pro/con on an issue.
03/16/2009 9:43 AM  
section15
What scares me is that the Red Sox generally don't like to negotiate during the season. If Jason Bay has a great year, he could very well be GONE.
03/16/2009 9:42 AM  
section15
Theo is saying that he does not want to pay the price that Bay's agent is asking just yet.If Epstein can get a bargain price,he will.Example:all the recent signings.They will sweat it out later on and probably lock him up. It's all about the mighty dollar.
03/16/2009 9:21 AM  
fenway f..
You'd have to define "everybody else" Tek33Fan. If you mean Tek himself, the difference is a player entering or in the prime of his career vs. and player past his prime who is in the declining years of his career. In the case of Bay and Theo here, I don't really have a problem with what each side has decided. Evidently both want to wait and see what the market is like going forward and I believe both sides are showing respect to each other and good faith. The bottom line for them is that he is under contract for this season, it is a business and they are making business decisions. Non story in my mind. ...View More

03/16/2009 8:01 AM  
Obi-#Wan..
It's interesting to me that no one is saying what a terrible money grubber Bay is... but every other player that held out for more money is the devil's spawn. I think jason bay is awesome and would love to see him stay around for a long time. I'm just curious what the difference is between him and everybody else. Is it that you LIKE Bay and you don't like the other guys?
03/16/2009 7:23 AM  
1st Plac..
upvote to sign bay!
03/15/2009 10:39 PM  
gonefore..
he will be patient ky
03/15/2009 8:27 PM  
CRAIG FR..
Do not get your panties in a wad I am mad Theo is not trying to lock up a great player.
03/15/2009 8:09 PM  
USA RET
up vote
03/15/2009 7:44 PM  
CRAIG FR..
Why the hell did you down vote me. Im not the one that halted the talks.
03/15/2009 7:30 PM  
cody219
Someone slap Theo
03/15/2009 6:16 PM  
USA RET


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