MLB notes: S.F. officially signs Morris for 3 years
In Matt Morris, the San Francisco Giants found the proven starter they've been coveting for months.
Not to mention an individual with a classy reputation who believes he can lead a young pitching staff and learn from everybody else along the way, too.
The free agent right-hander agreed to a $27 million, three-year contract with the Giants, leaving the St. Louis Cardinals after nine seasons. The deal has been in the works for weeks and became official after Morris passed a physical on Monday.
"I'm ecstatic to be here," Morris said when formally introduced at the city's waterfront ballpark. "I appreciate the organization for having the interest in me. That really showed me a lot, even though (they) didn't know this was my first choice."
He will receive a $2 million signing bonus at the end of his contract and is scheduled to make $5 million next season and $9.5 million in both 2007 and '08. The contract contains a $9 million club option for a fourth season that could go up to as much as $11 million with escalators based on performance. He would receive a $1 million buyout if the option is declined.
The 31-year-old Morris went 14-10 with a 4.11 ERA last season and won his first eight decisions for the Cardinals.
More deals: Kenny Rogers and the Detroit Tigers finalized their $16 million, two-year contract. The Tigers also reached a preliminary agreement on a $750,000, one-year contract with catcher Vance Wilson ... Free-agent utility infielder Damion Easley agreed to a $700,000, one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. ... The St louis Cardinals reached a preliminary agreement on a $2.9 million, two-year contract with free agent pitcher Ricardo Rincon. ... The Texas Rangers acquired former All-Star right-hander Vicente Padilla from the Philadelphia Phillies for a player to be named. ... San Diego Padres leadoff hitter Dave Roberts (UCLA) agreed to a $2.25 million contract for 2006, and San Diego closed in on a $1 million deal for reliever Doug Brocail. ... Kansas City reached a preliminary agreement on a $700,000, one-year contract with backup catcher Paul Bako, who was with the Dodgers last season.
Also: The Boston Red Sox promoted two of Theo Epstein's former assistants, farm director Ben Cherington and assistant GM Jed Hoyer, to be co-general managers. ... Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Sidney Ponson was sentenced to five days in jail after being convicted of driving while impaired. ... Tampa Bay Devil Rays assistant general manager Bart Braun was arrested early Monday for drunken driving. ... The Devil Rays obtained the right to negotiate with Japanese League All-Star reliever Shinji.
Not to mention an individual with a classy reputation who believes he can lead a young pitching staff and learn from everybody else along the way, too.
The free agent right-hander agreed to a $27 million, three-year contract with the Giants, leaving the St. Louis Cardinals after nine seasons. The deal has been in the works for weeks and became official after Morris passed a physical on Monday.
"I'm ecstatic to be here," Morris said when formally introduced at the city's waterfront ballpark. "I appreciate the organization for having the interest in me. That really showed me a lot, even though (they) didn't know this was my first choice."
He will receive a $2 million signing bonus at the end of his contract and is scheduled to make $5 million next season and $9.5 million in both 2007 and '08. The contract contains a $9 million club option for a fourth season that could go up to as much as $11 million with escalators based on performance. He would receive a $1 million buyout if the option is declined.
The 31-year-old Morris went 14-10 with a 4.11 ERA last season and won his first eight decisions for the Cardinals.
More deals: Kenny Rogers and the Detroit Tigers finalized their $16 million, two-year contract. The Tigers also reached a preliminary agreement on a $750,000, one-year contract with catcher Vance Wilson ... Free-agent utility infielder Damion Easley agreed to a $700,000, one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. ... The St louis Cardinals reached a preliminary agreement on a $2.9 million, two-year contract with free agent pitcher Ricardo Rincon. ... The Texas Rangers acquired former All-Star right-hander Vicente Padilla from the Philadelphia Phillies for a player to be named. ... San Diego Padres leadoff hitter Dave Roberts (UCLA) agreed to a $2.25 million contract for 2006, and San Diego closed in on a $1 million deal for reliever Doug Brocail. ... Kansas City reached a preliminary agreement on a $700,000, one-year contract with backup catcher Paul Bako, who was with the Dodgers last season.
Also: The Boston Red Sox promoted two of Theo Epstein's former assistants, farm director Ben Cherington and assistant GM Jed Hoyer, to be co-general managers. ... Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Sidney Ponson was sentenced to five days in jail after being convicted of driving while impaired. ... Tampa Bay Devil Rays assistant general manager Bart Braun was arrested early Monday for drunken driving. ... The Devil Rays obtained the right to negotiate with Japanese League All-Star reliever Shinji.
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