Actually, now that I think about it, the amazing thing about the Wells offer is that Theo made it in the morning. I didn’t know the Boomer got up that early.
As for the reported Renteria offer - I like Renteria, and I think it’s amazing that he’s a 28-year-old who’s been to two World Series. But 4 years, $40 million sounds like a lot. I guess I’m not pricing the shortstop market right - Miggy Tejada was signed at $12 million per, and I feel the step between Tejada and Renteria is a lot more than $2 million. Market correction’s over I guess.
As for the Halama signing - $1 million for the swingman / long reliever - what’s not to like? Not the greatest of pitchers, but a good, cheap deal. Rama halama ding dong. And the Yankees get Pavano, who I’ve already expressed doubts about. It’s not that Pavano can’t be good. I just don’t feel a pitcher with a sub-6 K/9 ratio (especially in the NL) is at the superstar level, as opposed to merely very good - if what you want is sick control, Wells has that. As usual, time will tell.