Depends on what’s in the contract. I basically said the same thing just now and could have saved the use of the finger if I only read further. Mlb having fully guaranteed contracts is a union and cba issue…..switching contract styles is better than outright terminating. I don't know how you get those numbers. If teams can just start voiding contracts because they don’t feel they’re getting their money’s worth, it sets a bad precedent. I’m shocked they are trying this it must have gotten personal somehow. He probably would’ve been released anyway. What if it’s a young guy a team doesn’t plan on resigning beyond arbitration years should the player have no say in his own health decisions because he’s under contract? )  Perhaps the most pressing item is the status of Luis Severino, as Cashman said that the right-hander isn’t expected to return until after the All-Star break.  Severino has yet to pitch this season, first going on the IL with rotator cuff inflammation, and then suffering a lat strain while already sidelined.  That second injury led to a six-week shutdown from throwing, putting Severino on the shelf until roughly May 20.  Since Severino missed much of Spring Training dealing with his initial shoulder problem, it appears as though the Yankees are essentially restarting the righty’s preseason prep in order to get him fully ready for the second half. Lol..the Yankees only hope is a medical retirement/settlement.. I don’t however feel that the Yankees are acting egregiously by attempting to withhold owed money without merit. It doesn’t matter how much the team spends on the on-field product. If JE did not notify the club about other opinions or treatments and no “written agreement between the Player and the Club” was reached than he violated the CBA. At least Ellsbury was out of the way in FL doing nothing more than “preparing to resume baseball activities” and making bi-weekly deposits at the bank. Cortes, 24, is also in the DFA pile with Bird. Just another bold move by the “ Genius” Cashman. I am seeing ideas of not paying players who haven’t played in over two or three years… here is my proposal. They cannot win this. That’s for a court to decide. Follow the f_cking contract! Now if they just get Michael Bolton to sing the national anthem at the season opener…, You just won the internet for the dayyou just won the internet for the day, A contract is a contract. To a Red Sox fan. Ellsbury developed into a star with the Red Sox, then joined the Yankees 2014 on a seven-year, $153-million contract that now is regarded as one of the worst in MLB history.Ellsbury … Through 45 trips to the dish, Ford carries a .410/.467/.897 batting line with five long balls and four walks to go with seven strikeouts. The team then can void their contract? MLB’s wealthiest franchise goes after the final year of a player’s contract. Anyone who thought the Braves were going to spend another $56+ million on their bullpen in just a few short days and thought it was gonna stop there has another thing coming. King III and Ken Davidoff of the New York Post reported, Qualifying Offer Value Set At $18.9 Million, KBO’s Kiwoom Heroes To Post Ha-Seong Kim This Offseason, Reds President Of Baseball Operations Dick Williams Resigns, Class Action Status Approved In Minimum Wage Case Against MLB, Rhys Hoskins Undergoes Tommy John Surgery, Tigers Interview Pedro Grifol For Managerial Vacancy, Marlins Intend To Exercise Club Option On Starling Marte, Dodgers Considering Options For Game Seven Starter, Examining The Yankees’ 2021 Payroll Situation, Previewing The 2020-21 Free Agent Class: Second Basemen, Latest On Red Sox’ Upcoming Roster Decisions, How To Set Up Notifications For Breaking News. I try to be a complete player and that's what I take pride in.". Eric: 81 Ahead of Dod Paskert, Rick Monday, and Jacoby Ellsbury Trailing Curt Welch, Chicken Wolf, and Grady Sizemore. I don’t know if the Yankees have ever done that before, but I don’t think it would matter. This shouldn’t even be news should have let this bum go along time ago. correct! The Yankees could lose for all I know. The correlation between player salaries and ticket prices isnt 1 to 1 but increasing salary commitments does drive up ticket prices and other prices to generate more revenue. Why do you want to stay in a marriage that is clearly not working? Now he needs TJ surgery and will miss significant time. Almost exactly one year ago, Ellsbury arrived at camp on a mission, with a goal of proving that his 2010 season, in which he was limited to 18 games due to three separate rib injuries, was a fluke. Frankly, I don’t know. the contracts are guaranteed, that cannot be legally added to any MLB contract right now. This brings to an end a hugely disappointing New York tenure for Ellsbury, a former star with archrival Boston who parlayed his success with the Red Sox into a seven-year, $153MM deal with the Yankees after 2013. The Yanks and Ellsbury both signed the contract. The statement provides: “The Players Association will vigorously defend any action taken against Jacoby or his contract and is investigating potential contract violations by his employer.”. Max contracts. This is purely just them crying poor. He said that the Braves have an open ended budget and specifically said he expects the Braves to outspend the Mets this year. I don’t know the specifics of the contract but it is not unreasonable to assume that a non-Yankees approved doctor could have fudged up the situation more than the Yankees doctors. I’m not saying I know how this turns out. Chariman Tom Ricketts expanded on the luxury tax issue (via Patrick Mooney of The Athletic), calling the CBT “a real factor. It’s not the defining factor of this offseason. At base, it’s a contract law issue. So the insurance ran out. In addition none of know the true story and everything involved, so judging it is pretty silly. Dave Chappelle famously signed a 2 year/$50 million deal that he bailed on years ago. Injuries have also been ruinous for the 27-year-old Bird, whom the Yankees once regarded as their first baseman of the future. AJ Pollick – Yankees sitting on their butts He doesn’t need the money, he’s just gaming the baseball system and players like him are overall bad the game and bad for free agency, which is why you all might be surprised when the MLBPA fully evaluates the effects. It’s supply and demand, in order for ticket prices to go down, the fans need to stop paying for them. How much of Els’ body and physical well-being belongs to the Yankees? There’s no hard cap. The fact that that is the best you can do proves my point, not yours. I will continue to copy and post this list all off season long and right through 2020. Everything you have to say about it is biased horse manure. Meanwhile in the nfl they only guarantee x amount of money per contract. Brett Gardner could lighten the payroll load, but thankfully the Yankees appear to be committed to their underrated lead-off man in their lineup. Payroll constraints no doubt play a role in the lack of movement, as ownership reiterated yesterday. For another, the current CBA includes letters of understanding exchanged between the league and union. The fact that he just violated his contract just gives them a way to do it. Getting hurt and then running off to some quack is diff than getting hurt on the job. They can only raise ticket prices if the fans will pay for them. And remember it might be a reasonable claim by the Yankees that an arbitrator or a court decides isn’t sufficient enough to void the contract. At this point, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see another team trade for or claim Bird, who still has three minor league options left. While “earning” 20m+ would think the least could have done was play by the NYY rules and ignored these witch dr’s (sic) that do not appear to have done much good during his career to keep him healthy in the 1st place and just abided by the NYY rules?? New Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine spent last season in the broadcast booth as an analyst for ESPN. It seems the Yankees intend not to pay Ellsbury his salary for the coming season, based upon the premise that Ellsbury underwent outside medical treatment without approval to rehab the injuries that have plagued him since 2017. George A. He’d have been better off doing nothing to rehab. But we are the ones forgotten about when they fight over money. By Connor Byrne | November 21, 2019 at 1:18am CDT. I just find it irritating that people who also don’t know are jumping in to judge. Thank you. Not a good list to be connected to. He came back from that treatment throwing 97 mph again and was more dominant than he had been in years.