The Red Sox spent 6 Billion Yen just to be able to negotiate a contract with Matsuzaka. Losing bids were not revealed but it is rumored that the Mets had the second highest offer of $38M and the Yankees bid about $32M.
Boston has until December 15th to negotiate with Matsuzaka’s agent Scott Boras. (Is there any question that he’ll just be known at “Matty” in Beantown? Or they might just call him Sully for the hell of it.) There is speculation that the asking price might be as high as $16M a year for three years. Factor in the $51M and you’re talking about $99M for 3 years or $33M per. If they cannot reach an agreement, the Red Sox keep the $51M and Matsuzaka goes back to the Seibu Lions and will be on the block again next year.
Here’s one reason the $51M might be worth it — the gyroball.
Links:
[Boston.com]: For $51m, Sox get go-ahead on Matsuzaka
[Sawxblog]: $51 Reasons the Red Sox will benefit from Daisuke Matsuzaka
[The Hardball Times]: When Will Daisuke Matsuzaka’s Arm Fall Off?
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