Everything I'm reading now says the deal happened, just without a contract extension.

Looks like you're right. Last report I saw said it was off.

Maybe you should stick to the entertainment section and let the professionals handle the sports talk.

you = unfriended

If Boston is operating with a budget, they're better off without Werth. That is insane money for a good player.

I was wondering if I was the only one that thought that.

It's ridiculous money. Word is they jumped on it as soon as the offer was made. Don't blame 'em.

Ken Rosenthal is reporting that Lee will get a 7 year offer from a team, and it may not be the Yankees. If that really does happen, then the Rangers should let him go.

No they shouldn't

I'm conflicted. On one hand, I don't give a shit what happens 7 years from now. On the other hand, in 7 years, I know I will be cursing the Rangers for that contract if they don't win a WS.

It sounds like he wants to stay in Texas and a 6th year will bring him back. But that was before a 7th year was offered. But that was probably Washington and does he really want to play in Washington?

I'm convinced he's not signing with the Yankees, so I'll commence with the Cliff Lee is overrated talk.

I'm not.

Radio broadcast is moving to 103.3 with Nadel and Barnett returning. Not sure how that will work when their season overlaps with the Mavs. A lot of people in the twitterverse seemed convinced that Barnett was going to TV.

There's a lot of talk about how this station doesn't carry as far as the Fan. I get it fine up here so I wouldn't know. Their tower is south of Arlington but people south of the metro are bitching big time about coverage. So I don't know.

I'd bet you a coke that they don't listen to the radio anyway.

Hoob.

Angels rumored to be interested in Cliff Lee now, but are not the "7 year" team.

Rangers tell Mike Young he will not be traded.

Cliff Lee will sign with TX if Young is traded.

why does Lee hate Young?

Buster Olney: The Yankees are preparing to zig off Cliff Lee if necessary;Cashman had
a long meeting Carl Crawford-related Tuesday;CC may have been there.

Anyone know what zig off means?

you can roll joints with it

Interesting strategy: Get him high and make him sign.

that's how I got my wife

7 years for Lee? Bye, Cliff. I wouldn't sign him for more than 5 no matter what.

I like to watch the guy pitch, esp in a Rangers uni, but it's not like the guy throws a 1 hitter every time out and gets 20 wins a season. He even showed he was human in the playoffs.

The Yanks going up to a 7 year deal is borderline ridiculous, but whatever. This is how the owners have allowed the league to be set up.

you should get a show on sporting news radio

If Jayson Werth and Carl Crawford are getting 7-year deals, Cliff Lee is gonna get one too.

No way man, I've seen what a treacherous road that is. One day you're guest hosting on the radio and the next your clearing off half of your friend's list. I prefer to keep my feet on the ground.

This is not looking good

Depends on your perspective.

Does this mean the Yankees are going to zig back on?

The only thing I'll say with any assurance is Lee will sign with one of the 30 MLB teams.

Pujols is probably pissing his pants with excitement right now.

Me too, but not out of excitement.

64 wins

Pujols will get a $300M deal.

The Rangers asked Braunecker what it'd take to sign Lee, according to Crasnick. The agent, who obviously has the upper hand, instead told the Rangers they'll have to make their best offer.

Dumb Rangers.

10 years $250 Mil

Danny's saying he would match the Yankees' deal to sign Lee, that there's no need to go higher. Only problem is you jackwagon, the Yankees can offer something the Rangers can't: A true shot at the championship every single year of the contract.

Rangers have no chance at this.

More than 5 years is a bad idea. I hope the Yankees get him.

I don't like 7 years, but the Yankees will have a horrible staff next year without him. I don't know why the Rangers are willing to go so far to get him when they'll just trade for Greinke if they don't have him. They'll even get 2 draft picks to offset what they'll lose in a trade.