Petagine going back to US
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Re: Petagine going back to US
[ Author: Guest: mike | Posted: Jun 15, 2003 2:29 PM
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Wow, according to Japan Times, Petagine is getting 12 million dollars per year. Sorry, I forgot the guy who wrote that article.
I agree that that's why Giants put their biggest name in the outfield!!!
I agree that that's why Giants put their biggest name in the outfield!!!
$12M Dollars?
[ Author: westbaystars | Posted: Jun 15, 2003 4:39 PM
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Petagine getting USD 12 million a year? That's odd, he's listed as getting 7.2 oku (720,000,000) yen in my player registry, which is based off of Nikkans Sports and Shukan Baseball. At a 120 yen to the dollar rate, that's only USD 6 million. I don't think his signing bonus was quite that high.
I don't remember off hand if he signed a two year deal, which, at that yen rate, would come out to be USD 12 million. Are you sure you read that right? Or that the Japan Times reporter knows what he's writing about?
I don't remember off hand if he signed a two year deal, which, at that yen rate, would come out to be USD 12 million. Are you sure you read that right? Or that the Japan Times reporter knows what he's writing about?
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Of course, the press and the Giants are roasting Peta because he is receiving 10-oku yen (about 8.5 million U.S.), and hasn't played much. But in the most recent articles, there's a quote by Swallows' officials who say it's actually the Giants' fault, as they should've done some background check before signing Peta to so much money and starting him in the outfield - he has a bum knee and cannot play anywhere but first. Of course with 10-oku dangling in front of him, Peta would agree to anything, least of all playing in the outfield. The result is no Peta for at least a few weeks.
As a Tigers' fan, it brings me more joy than you can imagine that the G's big free-agent signee has gone bust, as the Giants are known for being like the Yanks and buying what they need when they need it. Also, this delays the G's chance of charging back at the Tigers for a little while, at least. But at the same time, I do feel bad for Peta and hope his career isn't in danger of ending.