Daisuke Matsuzaka Agrees to Join the Red Sox
Well, as you probably know by now, Daisuke Matsuzaka has reportedly agreed to a contract with the Red Sox for 6 years and 52 million dollars. Everyone should be happy, no one leaves with egg on their face and most importantly, we in the States get a chance to see a potential star in the making.
The world of baseball is finally going to see if Matsuzaka will be a stud for the Red Sox, or a potential dud. Over the life of contract, plus the right to bid for him, the Red Sox have invested over $100 million for one player, and one who’s never pitched in the majors.
Based on what I saw in the World Baseball Classic, and if he lives up to potential, Matsuazaka will be a huge star – very much godlike in Boston.
The Red Sox should be commended to pretty much sticking to their guns, and after the negotiations with Scott Boras, they should consider the deal that they made for him to more than fair. With the posting included, the Red Sox will invest more than 17 million a year for him. Considering the outrageous contracts handed out for pitching, especially to a player like a Gil Meche, the Red Sox’s offer was more than equitable.
Although the Red Sox have spent quite an amount to secure Matsuzaka, they’ll now have a foothold in Japan and potentially spread their already lucrative market which is tied into marketing, clothing and the big money maker, TV.
I’m sure the Sox fans are already buzzing, but also a little afraid. I say he’ll have at least 12 wins with a sub 3 or low 4 ERA. I think he compliments very well with the Red Sox rotation, especially one that looked very strong on paper before Matsuzaka hit the scene.
Eventually, I think the deal got made partly because the Red Sox seemed to be very intent on making it happen by flying out west to talk with Scott Boras. Furthermore, the Red Sox had the leverage and baseball relations could have become very bad between the U.S. and Japan.
In the end, Matsuazaka and Boras took the offer, as he wanted to play in the States amongst the best and see where he stands. He really did not want to go back, and his pride superseded the money, as he might have faced a lot of shame and plus a reduced pay day if he rejoined the Lions.
Boras’ reputation as a master negotiator and agent showed up in this instance. Although, he might have not gotten the money and demands he wanted for his client, Boras should still be counted a winner for getting Matsuzaka a contract with the Red Sox. More importantly, he didn’t end up in the mud and foul up the chance for Matsuzaka to be a member of the Red Sox.
Trust me, if Boras had screwed up the deal, or nothing got accomplished, he would have been baseball’s equivalent to Drew Rosenhaus.
Of course, the big winners in this deal are the Seibu Lions. They are going to most likely be out of debt and a huge windfall is probably in order.
As an O’s fan, I’ll probably have our team dread facing this guy, but for fans of the sport, his signing is a good one and everyone wins.
The world of baseball is finally going to see if Matsuzaka will be a stud for the Red Sox, or a potential dud. Over the life of contract, plus the right to bid for him, the Red Sox have invested over $100 million for one player, and one who’s never pitched in the majors.
Based on what I saw in the World Baseball Classic, and if he lives up to potential, Matsuazaka will be a huge star – very much godlike in Boston.
The Red Sox should be commended to pretty much sticking to their guns, and after the negotiations with Scott Boras, they should consider the deal that they made for him to more than fair. With the posting included, the Red Sox will invest more than 17 million a year for him. Considering the outrageous contracts handed out for pitching, especially to a player like a Gil Meche, the Red Sox’s offer was more than equitable.
Although the Red Sox have spent quite an amount to secure Matsuzaka, they’ll now have a foothold in Japan and potentially spread their already lucrative market which is tied into marketing, clothing and the big money maker, TV.
I’m sure the Sox fans are already buzzing, but also a little afraid. I say he’ll have at least 12 wins with a sub 3 or low 4 ERA. I think he compliments very well with the Red Sox rotation, especially one that looked very strong on paper before Matsuzaka hit the scene.
Eventually, I think the deal got made partly because the Red Sox seemed to be very intent on making it happen by flying out west to talk with Scott Boras. Furthermore, the Red Sox had the leverage and baseball relations could have become very bad between the U.S. and Japan.
In the end, Matsuazaka and Boras took the offer, as he wanted to play in the States amongst the best and see where he stands. He really did not want to go back, and his pride superseded the money, as he might have faced a lot of shame and plus a reduced pay day if he rejoined the Lions.
Boras’ reputation as a master negotiator and agent showed up in this instance. Although, he might have not gotten the money and demands he wanted for his client, Boras should still be counted a winner for getting Matsuzaka a contract with the Red Sox. More importantly, he didn’t end up in the mud and foul up the chance for Matsuzaka to be a member of the Red Sox.
Trust me, if Boras had screwed up the deal, or nothing got accomplished, he would have been baseball’s equivalent to Drew Rosenhaus.
Of course, the big winners in this deal are the Seibu Lions. They are going to most likely be out of debt and a huge windfall is probably in order.
As an O’s fan, I’ll probably have our team dread facing this guy, but for fans of the sport, his signing is a good one and everyone wins.
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