Gaijin Multi-Year Contracts
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Re: Gaijin Multi-Year Contracts
[ Author: Guest: Terrence Norman | Posted: Sep 24, 2003 7:45 AM
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You raise a good question. Based on my knowledge of the bargaining process a foreign-player,"gaikokujin", will need to stipulate in the contract whether an out-clause is possible. However, the contract negotiating procedure in Japan will be similar to the U.S. procedure in that a club will not willingly release a player without some form of compensation.
During the initial contract negotiations, a player and his agent should negotiate the terms of any buyout provisions, otherwise they run the risk of losing this right. And, again, a U.S. ballclub can likely be certain that they will be required to tender over some form of compensation or even arrange for a player trade. A U.S. club cannot freely take a player under Japanese contract-without consent, otherwise the U.S. ballclub exposes itself to legal liability.
During the initial contract negotiations, a player and his agent should negotiate the terms of any buyout provisions, otherwise they run the risk of losing this right. And, again, a U.S. ballclub can likely be certain that they will be required to tender over some form of compensation or even arrange for a player trade. A U.S. club cannot freely take a player under Japanese contract-without consent, otherwise the U.S. ballclub exposes itself to legal liability.
Re: Gaijin Multi-Year Contracts
[ Author: EvilEuro | Posted: Oct 1, 2003 6:59 PM
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Thanks for the reply. It now piques my interest in whether or not the Dodgers could possibly pry Cabrera from the Lions to fill their chasm as first base. But any buyout would probably run against the salary cap and prevent the Dodgers from seriously persuing Cabrera.
I appreciate the reply though. Thank you.
EvilEuro
I appreciate the reply though. Thank you.
EvilEuro
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My question is this, when a gaikokujin player signs a contract in Japan, especially a multi-year contract, is there an "out-clause" in those contracts to release the player should a major league team come calling for them? If a major league team does come calling for a gaijin, do they owe the Japanese club any compensation for him if he is still under contract?
I'm just curious because Cabrera has had my interest piqued for a few years now, and now that he has had a second consecutive monstrous season, I'm even more interested than before.
EvilEuro