Jamie Walker to the O's

[yankeeman61]

Damn - I was hoping the Yanks would get him

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2664466

[In Mo I Trust]

3 years for 35 year old Jamie Walker. Yikes.

[ZIM 2002]

Sounds from that article that the Os are busy!

[simmy886]

There is so much money compared to relatively so little talent going around this offseason, these contracts (el duque, thomas, blanco, walker) are real indications of this markets insanity. 3 years!?

[yankeeman61]

There is so much money compared to relatively so little talent going around this offseason, these contracts (el duque, thomas, blanco, walker) are real indications of this markets insanity. 3 years!?

This is shaping up to be the most overpaid FA class ever. M&MD were just talking about Soriano possibly getting $20M per from one of the 8 teams chasing him. If that's true, then WOW.

[BillBuckner]

3 years for 35 year old Jamie Walker. Yikes.

That is absurd.

[kan_t]

Damn - I was hoping the Yanks would get him

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2664466

Not at that price.

[cupcollector99]

Sox spoiled the market..
Now anyone that can reach home plate on a fly will be cashing in..

[Arod for President]

This is shaping up to be the most overpaid FA class ever. M&MD were just talking about Soriano possibly getting $20M per from one of the 8 teams chasing him. If that's true, then WOW.

We had him for like 300K

[BroadwayBomber55]

Howie Mandel: Peter Angelos, you made a bad deal.

3 years, $12 million?!

Jamie Walker went from a pitchers park at Comerica to a hitters paradise/pitchers nightmare at Camden Yards.

[scull567]

I'll never understand why these mediocre teams spend their money giving middle relievers big deals (like the Cubs last year). Is it really worth spending 4 million dollars per year on Jamie Walker so they can be a 72 win team instead of a 70 win team? What the hells the difference?!! Save the money and get someone good who people will come to see.

[genius-24]

I'll never understand why these mediocre teams spend their money giving middle relievers big deals (like the Cubs last year). Is it really worth spending 4 million dollars per year on Jamie Walker so they can be a 72 win team instead of a 70 win team? What the hells the difference?!! Save the money and get someone good who people will come to see.

your are underestimating bullpen's strength...dont ask me why tho

[kan_t]

I'll never understand why these mediocre teams spend their money giving middle relievers big deals (like the Cubs last year). Is it really worth spending 4 million dollars per year on Jamie Walker so they can be a 72 win team instead of a 70 win team? What the hells the difference?!! Save the money and get someone good who people will come to see.

If their GM or owner is smart, the teams won't be mediocre.

[GotMelk?]

man what gives I really wanted this guy, we better not miss out on Spieier though

[Why Not?]

Howie Mandel: Peter Angelos, you made a bad deal.

3 years, $12 million?!

Jamie Walker went from a pitchers park at Comerica to a hitters paradise/pitchers nightmare at Camden Yards.

Camden Yards is pretty neutral. It played as a hitter's park years ago, but now it's pretty much in the middle.

Our bullpen was among the worst in baseball last year, so relievers really seem to be a priority. Hence overpaying a bit for a guy like Walker. I would expect another arm to be signed and maybe another coming in a trade for Rodrigo Lopez.

[Allan]

man what gives I really wanted this guy, we better not miss out on Spieier though

Don't hold your breath waiting for Speier to sign with the Yankees.

[genius-24]

Spiecer is rightey. We have enuff righties in our pen. And also he is type A FA. We need lefties. Get Kline and one more lefty, and trade Myers.

[bambam51]

Don't hold your breath waiting for Speier to sign with the Yankees.

Imagine how much he'll get. sheesh.

[Robb]

Didn't realize his was that old.

[Panamaniac42]

I guess they learned absolutely nothing from throwing a big contract at Steve Kline. Wow. Hopefully Walker just stinks for them without the whole "I'm a psycho" part.

I watched the last Yanks series @ Camden from here in Maryland...Jim Duquette was talking a LOAD of sh*t about the Yankees and about how great this offseason was going to be for the Orioles. Pssh.

Rotoworld: ". The 35-year-old is set to make more per year under the agreement than he has totaled in his entire career as a major leaguer to date." God bless him...good job O's!!!

[In Mo I Trust]

man what gives I really wanted this guy, we better not miss out on Spieier though

We don't need to be overpaying for bullpen arms. Thankfully.

[jughead]

Rivera
Farnsworth
Proctor
Bruney
Myers
Britton
Beam

+ more waiting in the wings

I don't want to see the Yanks spend >$1m on any reliever this offseason. Especially not $12m like the Orioles did. Good relievers are hit and miss, anyway. I'd rather get someone in a trade or pick up a bunch of cheap guys and see what sticks in spring training

[Why Not?]

Rotoworld: ". The 35-year-old is set to make more per year under the agreement than he has totaled in his entire career as a major leaguer to date." God bless him...good job O's!!!

Isn't this true for most players upon signing their first free agent contract?

Granted, it sounds silly because Walker is 35. But he didn't make the majors until he was older, so it isn't like he's been collecting paychecks for 15 seasons.