Day: October 17, 2005

Ububba, in comments: Giles’ offensive numbers are certainly better. Furcal’s stolen bases are gravy–it’s the defense I’ll miss if he leaves. The handful of times I saw Betemit play short this year,...

The major league minimum salary was $316,000 last year. It will be somewhat higher next year; there’s an escalator which is tied to revenues or average salary or something. My guess would be $330,000. One thing this means...