WOW... So if the Yankees can't match that then i guess we'll see Aminis out west.
Phillies can easily match Brock's offer, $10M more than he made in 2004 however, the A's may keep going up the rack on Brock and Phillies may not go along as we see how risky of a business decision the A's are making with Aminis.
Say the A's only win 85 games in 2006. That is a payroll of $170m for 2007, Aminis will be making 2/5's of the team payroll. That eliminates extra money for other pitchers, as Aminis will only take the hill once out of every 5 games. I can see this huge blockbuster offer to an everyday player but if it's to a pitcher who pitches 35 times a season doesn't make the most sense.