Pena waiting too
Carlos Pena called from the Dominican Republic on Monday to say he, too, is waiting to hear about the status of contract negotiations with the Rays. Pena is eligible for arbitartion so he'll be with the Rays in 2008 but the question is how much he'll make and for how long he'll sign.
Pena said several "possibilities" remain "on the table" as far as whether he signs for one season or signs a multiyear deal. Agent Scott Boras has spoken with executive VP Andrew Friedman several times but it sounds like the major negotiating is still to come.
The Rays have a policy to cease negotiations and proceed to a hearing if they don't have a deal by the deadline to exchange figures, which this year is Friday.
Pena - the team MVP and consenus AL Comeback Player of the Year - is working out in the Dominican and said he is feeling great and is eager and excited for the start of the season.
In the meantime, he is waiting to hear about his contract. Boras said in September that Pena was having a "$15-million" season, but realistically he is more likely to make somewhere between $4.5- and $7.5-million for next season.
For now, Pena is waiting to hear something.
"Hopefully soon,'' he said.
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charlie -- he already played in boston and he's said before he likes it here and wants to stay. so no, not everybody wants to play in boston. case closed. screw the sox in '08.
Posted by: rays&bucsfan | January 16, 2008 at 12:56 AM
He already gave Sux town a try & didn't like it. He prefers & likes the Bay Area better, but who wouldn't over them. Typical Sux cynicism, and always trying to buy others talent b/c they can't produce their own like a real franchise suppose to. No one cares about the sux & they're always trying to be center of attention b/c they been Yanks b - - c h for sooo long.
Bye bye balls hit by Carlos in a Rays unny. Eat your hearts out.
Posted by: Larry the Cable Guy | January 15, 2008 at 01:12 PM
He wants to play on Boston. Bye bye Carlos.
Posted by: Charlie Troeger | January 15, 2008 at 08:11 AM
I would give him a 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, & a club option 10M for the 4th yr. with a 3.5 bonus for each year for over 50 HR Thas less than the parking study they are going to pay.
Posted by: Charlie T | January 15, 2008 at 06:51 AM
15 mil is too much for one great year. MLB is already oversaturated with enormous contracts. give pena what marc suggested, 4.5 to 7.5, and we can go into next season (somewhat) confidently.
Posted by: rays&bucsfan | January 14, 2008 at 09:20 PM
I'd go to arbitration. One year wonder?
Posted by: Rays Enthusiast | January 14, 2008 at 06:19 PM