Post by glenn on Nov 25, 2013 22:35:27 GMT -5
On July 3, 2001, the Pirates sent 1B Mike Sweeney, SP prospect Cliff Lee* and 1B prospect Alex Hernandez to the Phillies in exchange for 1B prospect Ryan Howard, SP prospect Brian Duckworth and OF prospect Reggie Taylor. Acquiring power-hitting Howard was our primary concern, but getting rid of Sweeney's $6.3 million contract was another. 28 year old Sweeney will help the Phillies in their push for the NL East title, as he is hitting .298/13/42. We had acquired him from the Royals earlier this year. 22 year old Howard, who is signed for 3 years @ $267,000, is hitting .288/10/42 in AA. We offered him extensions for 4 and 5 years, but he declined.
The rebuilding Bucs now have the lowest payroll in the majors @ $49.7 million. We have $46.1 million left in the bank to apply towards acquiring new talent in 2002.
The rebuilding Bucs now have the lowest payroll in the majors @ $49.7 million. We have $46.1 million left in the bank to apply towards acquiring new talent in 2002.
