Masahiro Tanaka Signs With the Yankees!

Jaypers · 01-22-2014, 09:42 AM

Just reported by Ken Rosenthal. 7 years, $155M, opt out after 4th year.

tsnider45 · 01-22-2014, 09:43 AM

Jesus Christ.

SethMurphy · 01-22-2014, 09:44 AM

this makes me so happy...... i don't know why, but I like this more than Beltran, McCann, Roberts, Johnson and the rest of the offseason combined

mangia1976 · 01-22-2014, 09:44 AM

Yessssssssssssssss!!! The rich get richer, gotta love 'Merica.

We needed a SP in the worst way-- hell, if he can manage to be a #3 starter i'll be happy.

excel_b · 01-22-2014, 09:46 AM

Mr Cano,

Thank you for accepting that monsterous contract in Northwest Pacific. I love NYC!

Best regards,
Mr Tanaka

Jaypers · 01-22-2014, 09:46 AM

Yankees To Sign Masahiro Tanaka
By Steve Adams [January 22 at 8:42am CST]
The Yankees will sign Masahiro Tanaka to a massive seven-year, $155MM contract that contains an opt-out after the fourth season, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (on Twitter). Tanaka is represented by Excel Sports Management.

premium1981 · 01-22-2014, 09:46 AM

Any other Yankee haters like this signing? Big money at a question mark. Its not like they are winning anything anytime soon.

Keyser Soze · 01-22-2014, 09:47 AM

Crap.

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Jaypers · 01-22-2014, 09:47 AM

I'm going to be staying on the Bowman team's asses to get this kid an auto in Bowman, FWIW.

You gotta figure his base autos will fetch three figures out of the gate.

AwesomeJuice · 01-22-2014, 09:47 AM

Booooo. Have fun with 3rd place. If you went to the cubs you could be in... Maybe 4th...? (Sigh)

fulltritty · 01-22-2014, 09:47 AM

Woo Hoo! The Yankees season is saved!

mangia1976 · 01-22-2014, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by excel_b

Mr Cano,

Thank you for accepting that monsterous contract in Northwest Pacific. I love NYC!

Best regards,
Mr Tanaka

haha, so true. Sionara Cano!! enjoy your Starbucks 1/2 cafe latte, pearl jam on vinyl, and being an entire country away from your family. Hope you're happy.

holyWahoos · 01-22-2014, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by premium1981

Any other Yankee haters like this signing? Big money at a question mark. Its not like they are winning anything anytime soon.

I mean it could be a money hole but that doesn't change the fact I wish he was on my team.

SethMurphy · 01-22-2014, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaypers

I'm going to be staying on the Bowman team's asses to get this kid an auto in Bowman, FWIW.

You gotta figure his base autos will fetch three figures out of the gate.

he definitely needs it, first rookie auto right out of the gate

Copeskey45 · 01-22-2014, 09:49 AM

I'm actually not surprised by this. Somehow, the Yankees always end up getting the big name guys. I wonder how much the Cubs bid.

mgugs46 · 01-22-2014, 09:50 AM

What is going to be hilarious is if he has any success, he will gouge the Yankees for even more money after the 4th year.

Terrible deal imo. $175m invested in a guy who hasn't thrown a pitch in mlb.

Nyfancam01 · 01-22-2014, 09:51 AM

Whooooooo GO YANKEES!!!!

texgator · 01-22-2014, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgugs46

What is going to be hilarious is if he has any success, he will gouge the Yankees for even more money after the 4th year.

Terrible deal imo. $175m invested in a guy who hasn't thrown a pitch in mlb.

I don't know how the deal is structured, but its "only" $100 million if he opts out. LOLZ.

armyatc22 · 01-22-2014, 09:53 AM

Yankees trying to buy a Championship again

SMDH

superjames27 · 01-22-2014, 09:55 AM

Poor cubs , oh well there is always matt garza again lol

fulltritty · 01-22-2014, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armyatc22

Yankees trying to buy a Championship again

SMDH

So what are the Dodgers doing the last 2 years with all of the money they have been throwing around?

phabphour20 · 01-22-2014, 09:55 AM

Now I hope he fails. Any other team in baseball and I would have hoped to see the next Darvish. Now I want him to be the next Kei Igawa.

mgugs46 · 01-22-2014, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texgator

I don't know how the deal is structured, but its "only" $100 million if he opts out. LOLZ.

He won't opt out unless he's doing well. Like Arod did, CC did - do well, opt out, demand more $$

dbacksfan4life · 01-22-2014, 09:55 AM

Wow.........

YanksBillsFan · 01-22-2014, 09:56 AM

Yes! They needed this signing more than ever. Good deal for Tanaka to get an opportunity for another contract at a good age.

I hope we hear others teams' offers. Curious to hear how all this played out. Welcome to NY!!

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SethMurphy Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Centerville/Erie, PA Posts: 19,514 smurf_8 sethmurphy	this makes me so happy...... i don't know why, but I like this more than Beltran, McCann, Roberts, Johnson and the rest of the offseason combined __________________ Twitter - @seth_murphy8 PCs - Ryan Callahan, Reggie Lewis, Funko Pops (a little), a few other things that catch my eye

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mangia1976 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wash DC by way of L.I. Posts: 1,333 mangia76	Yessssssssssssssss!!! The rich get richer, gotta love 'Merica. We needed a SP in the worst way-- hell, if he can manage to be a #3 starter i'll be happy.

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excel_b Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 12,187 excel_B	Mr Cano, Thank you for accepting that monsterous contract in Northwest Pacific. I love NYC! Best regards, Mr Tanaka

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phabphour20 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,425	Now I hope he fails. Any other team in baseball and I would have hoped to see the next Darvish. Now I want him to be the next Kei Igawa.

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YanksBillsFan Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,351	Yes! They needed this signing more than ever. Good deal for Tanaka to get an opportunity for another contract at a good age. I hope we hear others teams' offers. Curious to hear how all this played out. Welcome to NY!! __________________ Collecting: Brett Gardner