Rockies decline option on Betancourt

According to Ed Price of AOL FanHouse (thru Twitter/MLB Trade Rumors), the Rox have declined Rafael Betancourt's $5.4 million option.

The club is apparently still trying to work out a deal. We'll be keeping an eye on this up until December, when the Rockies will decide whether or not to offer arbitration.

over 2 years ago Bryan Kilpatrick 13 comments 0 recs |

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YOU"VE GOTTA BE KIDDING ME!!!!!!

I really don’t like there chances of resigning him….

by FairOrFowler24 on Nov 13, 2009 2:16 PM MST reply actions

They have a decent shot at it.

But I think it would be a mistake to decline and offer arbitration. I bet he accepts and hopes the economy improves.

by mkorpal on Nov 13, 2009 2:19 PM MST up reply actions

Lame.

Need to bring this guy back.

by Teekalong on Nov 13, 2009 2:22 PM MST up reply actions

I see this move as a lateral move

in terms of retaining him. For all we know, they’ve been working on a deal with him for two weeks

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Nov 13, 2009 2:23 PM MST up reply actions

I think that makes sense

and I hope you’re right. What would his arb figure be if he just decides to take that?

by Teekalong on Nov 13, 2009 3:09 PM MST up reply actions

My guess would be about an 80% raise...

coming out to about $6 million. Salary arbitrators are stupid.

Eschew Obfuscation!

by Jeff Aberle on Nov 14, 2009 10:27 AM MST up reply actions

I feel bullish on our chances

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

by Andrew T. Fisher on Nov 13, 2009 2:22 PM MST up reply actions

We have a better chance

We have a distinct advantage in negotiating with him, since another team would have to pay a competitive salary PLUS draft pick(s).

Of course that is assuming we offer arbitration.

by Roberbola on Nov 13, 2009 6:29 PM MST reply actions

Good going Rockies Organization...

he is now free to sigh with the god dam Yankees. Why can’t the ownership, for once just open you dam wallet! This guy is the deal and its not like its a 10 year deal its just 1 stinking year for 5 Million.

by Colsportsfan on Nov 13, 2009 9:57 PM MST reply actions