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11/30/2013 09:32:00 PM
Gavin Ewbank
During meetings with the Yankees this past week, Robinson Cano's representatives reportedly moved "very slightly" off the high asking for the All-Star second baseman. We didn't know then what that meant, but we do now.
Ken Davidoff of the NY Post is reporting that Cano's asking price now sits in the range of $250-$260 million over the span of nine-years, placing him around Alex Rodriguez territory.
A source also told Davidoff that Cano’s representation, led by Jay Z and Brodie Van Wagenen, have never asked anyone for the insane 10-year, $310-million package, or anything starting with a "3" since he became a free-agent.
Cano most likely did, in fact, ask for something in the $300 million range, but that would have been the price May, when Cano was trying to keep himself from hitting the open market in the offseason.
Davidoff also said that the Yankees have stood firm at their offer of seven-years, $160-$175 million.
The Yankees are scheduled to talk with Cano's side once again on Monday.
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Dustin Pedroia is 30, career OPS 823, OPS+ 117
ReplyDeleteRobinson Cano is 31, career OPS 860, OPS+ 125
Cano is asking for about 28 million a year.
Pedoria got slightly less than 14 million a year.
Pedroia got 8yrs/ 110 million. He plays slightly better defense and is one year younger.
Is the offensive gap worth that much more?
Is Cano worth double of Pedroia?
Pedroia decided took take less money so he could stay with the Red Sox. Cano is represented by Jay Z, who is trying to get him the biggest deal possible.
DeleteAs much as they should be, stats just aren't a part of this conversation. More about who the player is, and where he is playing.
I agree with you, though.