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Halo Headlines: Wilson Asks For $100 Million, Tigers Interested in Izturis, Dipoto Seeking Creative Ways to Stretch Payroll

Found November 30, 2011 on Monkey with a Halo: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Maicer Izturis,  Clint Barmes,  Rick Porcello,  Jerry Dipoto,  Bobby Abreu,  Tyler Chatwood,  Chris Iannetta,  Aramis Ramirez
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels,  Pittsburgh Pirates,  Detroit Tigers,  Colorado Rockies,  Chicago Cubs

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The November 30th, 2011 edition of daily news for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including Wilson wants $100 million, Tigers are interested in Maicer Izturis, Dipoto trying to get creative with the payroll and much more... The Story: C.J. Wilson allegedly asked the Angels for $100 million. The Monkey Says: I suppose it can't hurt to ask, right? Wilson's original asking price was $120 million over six years, so I guess this is what he considers a hometown discount. What remains to be seen is whether or not he wants the $100 million over six year (which means he would earn less annually than Weaver) or over five years, which fits with his original $20 million annual price tag. Either way, he's asking for too much and I think that is why we are finding out what he...
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