I know this was mentioned on the game day thread yesterday but doubt many people saw it...
Rockies' "nation" supposedly not happy with him...
given what it would take (and who knows if the Yanks have enough to trade), what say you to Tulo on the Yanks given his contract, injury history (worse than Ellsbury's), etc...?
here's his contract, which runs through 2020...
"Under the new deal, he receives $16 million in 2014 and $20 million yearly from 2015 through 2019. He will have a $14 million base salary in 2020, which could increase by as much as $6 million in escalators based on his 2019 performance -- for example, if he makes the All-Star team or wins a Gold Glove. Colorado gets a $14 million option for 2021 with a $4 million buyout."
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Especially ones who have injury history.
I live in Denver and if Rockies' Nation exists it's probably made up of 2 people. Tulo going to that game is the least of their problems.
The crazy thing is that a lot of people still go the games. It's a great stadium in a great location so regardless of how bad the Rockies are people will go. The owner is constantly bashed on sports radio for fielding a crappy team year after year. There have been people lobbying for boycotts but not mater what people still go. The running joke here is if someone said they want to the Rockies game the next questions is "what did you do afterwards?" instead of "who won?"
I think that's the real reason attendance stays high. The Rockies' season ticket holder staff has done a fantastic job with their corporate clients.
I'll put in a word to Cash to take Tulo if Gray is thrown in too.
I disagree with this. Every player will hit better at home for the most part. First off, his road numbers aren't "bad".. and if his home numbers were still better than that, he'd be an excellent player anyway.
The idea that he's just a product of Coors simply isn't true. He's a really good player. Health is really the only concern I'd have.
Second, on the issue of him coming to the Yankees I say no. He is a phenomenal player who would fill a big hole. But, as others have expressed, I think it would deplete the Yankees of too many prospects, of which they don't have a lot to begin with. As a Fa, I'd be in. As a trade, no thank you. That said, I have no idea who will or should play SS next year.
20 Million bucks? Almost always misses significant time? NOPE. Not on board with that, even though he'd be a significant upgrade over what El Capitan is doing this year.
I guess I understand wanting him and he would definitely be a good replacement choice for Jeter but if it costs big prospects then I'd rather look somewhere else. It's time for the Yankees to get guys entering their prime not leaving it.