Will This Be Magglio Ordonezs Last Season With the Detroit TIgers?
Smooth swing, professional swagger, the long and curly hair. Yes, it’s Magglio Ordonez alright. I’d still like to see Jim Leyland wash that hair for him, as he quipped in an interview that he would have no problem doing. He is running out of chances, however. This is the last year of the guaranteed contract in Detroit for Magglio Ordonez. Built into his contract is a $15 million option for next year, which could escalate to as much as $18 million. As much as it hurts to say, this could be his last season wearing the old English “D” This year’s free agent class answers the question of “Why?” K-Rod didn’t get $60 million. Adam Dunn didn’t get the $100 million he wanted, nor did Manny Ramirez. Pat Burrell settled for $16 million over two seasons, and Bobby Abreu basically got robbed. Besides the Yankees, most franchises are feeling the effects of the not-so-great economic times, and trimming their payrolls. Instead of signing free agent talent, they are developing their own for cheaper. F
