Brewers sign newly acquired Romero to huge extension, Philly signs FA closer Arreola
So I guess I went all in. I might regret this but
Willie Romero's contract would have been up after the coming season and I decided it might be good to lock him in now.
It was a back and forth negotiation and admittedly
Romero kept pushing up the price but at least we were able to build in a couple of team options for his age 33 and 34 seasons. His complete lack of foot speed or discipline at the plate is a bit concerning (and he did have a couple of lengthy injuries that shortened his 1983 season) but on the other hand he has the skills to move to any other infield position when his ability to be a Gold Glove shortstop comes to an end (and in fact, with some experience, he even looks like he could be a Gold Glove right fielder).
Anyway, again, whether it was a good decision or not, we are all-in with Romero now.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Mud Hens got an excellent reliever in 29-year old free agent Vinny Arreola. The only note of caution there is his injury proneness.