blogs.jsonline.com - 5/15/2008
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As I speculated in early blogs, the Brewers' deal with Ryan Braun is worth $45 million.
The Brewers are calling it an eight-year deal, including 2008. It's actually a seven-year extension because he was signed for this year for $455,000. We'll see if he got that money reworked as well.
GM Doug Melvin just told us that there is no progress in talks with first baseman Prince Fielder, or any ...
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8 more years! 8 more years!
Chuckie Hacks —
... Ladies in Milwaukee...stock up on extra panties now! The man, the myth, the legend that is Ryan Braun has officially been locked up by the Beermakers for a cool $45 million for 8 years, including the current season. I'm assuming they are going to restructure his current year payment, so essentially we got him for 5.625 Million a year. This is just a great deal for everyone. Great for Braun, the team, management, & the fans. It's a good time to be a Brewer fan. EVERYONE should be excited about this deal. It's the largest in team history, and it's the biggest deal signed by ...
Breaking: Braun signs eight-year deal (seven-year extension)
Right Field Bleachers —
... . The record-setting deal for a player with zero to three years experience is considered by the team to span eight years, but includes this season. No word on whether these new terms will augment his $455,000 salary for 2008. More HERE and ...
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