Mondesi Money Mess [merged threads]

Crash Course · 04-17-2004, 08:21 AM

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1784039

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Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Raul Mondesi will play without pay until a lawsuit against him is settled.

A Dominican court ruled in February he owed former major leaguer Mario Guerrero about $640,000 for helping Mondesi improve his baseball skills.

Mondesi appealed the ruling but said the court ordered his bank accounts frozen and the Pirates decided to withhold his pay. His contract this year is for $1.15 million.

"I froze when they called me in the office to tell me that I won't be paid for these first two weeks, and possibly not for future weeks until the problem is resolved," Mondesi told The Associated Press by telephone from New York, where his team is playing the Mets.

Pirates VP of communications Patty Paytas said the team is putting Mondesi's wages into an interest-bearing escrow account until the case is resolved.

"Obviously, we are not trying to make our player unhappy, but we believe that we have to comply with the court order," she said.

Mondesi should counter sue for not teaching him how to be selective at the plate.

OaktownTribeFan · 04-17-2004, 10:12 AM

What was he doing getting instruction from a career .257 hitter?

And as a fielder, Mario was nothing to write home about either.

thermos · 05-10-2004, 01:35 PM

Here's a wacky news item:

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/trib.../s_193330.html

MONDESI UPDATE
Outfielder Raul Mondesi missed his third game because of a personal issue in the Dominican Republic. The Pirates don't know yet whether Mondesi will rejoin them in time for their road series in Colorado, which begins Tuesday night.
Mondesi's absence is related to the lawsuit filed against him by former major leaguer Mario Guerrero, who contends he is entitled to one percent of Mondesi's earnings because he taught him baseball skills as a child.
Mondesi is concerned about the well being of his wife and three children who are still living in his native country. General manager Dave Littlefield has been kept abreast of the situation through Mondesi's agent, Jeff Moorad

WiredTiger · 05-10-2004, 01:53 PM

ESPN the Magaizne had an interesting article about the agreements that go on between potential players and local agents in the Dominican Republic. There isn't a ton of oversight that goes on and a lot of players sign away a ton of their money to get a chance.

sweaver · 05-10-2004, 07:14 PM

Rumors are swirling that Mondesi might miss the rest of the season.

SmedIndy · 05-10-2004, 09:06 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1799128

Well, he says so.

So I look for him in July.

Crash Course · 05-10-2004, 10:06 PM

Maybe Raul & Canseco can do a Latin version of the Lawrence/Smith "Bad Boys" movies now - - since they both will have so much free time..............

Crash Course · 05-26-2004, 11:24 PM

I can't believe it now - Mondy gets to FA himself all over the league and teams like BAL and ANA are interested?

Hey interested teams, there's a reason why this guy has had so many stops in recent years!

RichG · 05-27-2004, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Crash Course

I can't believe it now - Mondy gets to FA himself all over the league and teams like BAL and ANA are interested?

A story I read (not the one linked at the top of the thread) mentioned Baltimore, Anaheim, and a team I don't remember but I had the impression it was coming from his agent more than specific teams 'fessing up to having an interest.

Crash Course · 05-27-2004, 12:04 PM

That's the one I saw too, IIRC

Joseph · 05-28-2004, 03:57 PM

Raul has been signed by the Angels
$1.75 million for the rest of the season

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns

Crash Course · 05-28-2004, 05:48 PM

Mondesi came into the bigs the year after Mike Scioscia retired.
Betcha if they played together, this signing never happens.

bucconut · 05-28-2004, 06:44 PM

And the LOSER is.......Raul Mondesi. I knew when he left the Pirates for "personal reasons" that it was all about the money. If he was unhappy with his contract, why did he sign in the first place ?
Funny how he can concentrate on baseball again, since a team like the Angels offered him a contract. What an overrated jerk. Good riddance.
How do the Buccos keep finding these guys ? "Joggin'" George Hendricks, Derek "Operation Shutdown" (not that he ever really got started) Bell, and now Mondesi. Maybe they will look at players attitudes as much as so-called ability when deciding who to sign.
I feel much better now.

Crash Course · 05-28-2004, 06:56 PM

Good luck to the Halos with him in CF. Is saw him try and cover CF a few times in NY last year. Not pretty.

SmedIndy · 05-28-2004, 07:19 PM

I think Figgins will still be in CF for the most part.

04-17-2004, 10:12 AM	#2
OaktownTribeFan Inducted Into The NetShrine Assembly of Fame Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Bullpen Posts: 529	What was he doing getting instruction from a career .257 hitter? And as a fielder, Mario was nothing to write home about either. __________________ "In America you can go on the air and kid the politicians, and the politicians can go on the air and kid the people." -Groucho Marx-

05-10-2004, 01:35 PM	#3
thermos NetShrine Rookie Of The Year Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 57	Mondesi lawsuit Here's a wacky news item: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/trib.../s_193330.html MONDESI UPDATE Outfielder Raul Mondesi missed his third game because of a personal issue in the Dominican Republic. The Pirates don't know yet whether Mondesi will rejoin them in time for their road series in Colorado, which begins Tuesday night. Mondesi's absence is related to the lawsuit filed against him by former major leaguer Mario Guerrero, who contends he is entitled to one percent of Mondesi's earnings because he taught him baseball skills as a child. Mondesi is concerned about the well being of his wife and three children who are still living in his native country. General manager Dave Littlefield has been kept abreast of the situation through Mondesi's agent, Jeff Moorad

05-10-2004, 10:06 PM	#7
Crash Course NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 10,070	Maybe Raul & Canseco can do a Latin version of the Lawrence/Smith "Bad Boys" movies now - - since they both will have so much free time.............. __________________ Steve, Forum Admin Hit Grass, Win Salad Man, this is baseball. You gotta stop thinking. Just have fun. - Benny "The Jet" Rodriguez, in The Sandlot I've been going to games since August 8, 1973....and on August 22, 2004, finally, a foul ball came my way. I had to reach for it, and it deflected off the tip of my right index finger. Shoot, if I was only 4 inches taller! Have you read The Baseball Same Game?

05-26-2004, 11:24 PM	#8
Crash Course NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 10,070	I can't believe it now - Mondy gets to FA himself all over the league and teams like BAL and ANA are interested? Hey interested teams, there's a reason why this guy has had so many stops in recent years! __________________ Steve, Forum Admin Hit Grass, Win Salad Man, this is baseball. You gotta stop thinking. Just have fun. - Benny "The Jet" Rodriguez, in The Sandlot I've been going to games since August 8, 1973....and on August 22, 2004, finally, a foul ball came my way. I had to reach for it, and it deflected off the tip of my right index finger. Shoot, if I was only 4 inches taller! Have you read The Baseball Same Game?

05-27-2004, 12:04 PM	#10
Crash Course NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 10,070	That's the one I saw too, IIRC __________________ Steve, Forum Admin Hit Grass, Win Salad Man, this is baseball. You gotta stop thinking. Just have fun. - Benny "The Jet" Rodriguez, in The Sandlot I've been going to games since August 8, 1973....and on August 22, 2004, finally, a foul ball came my way. I had to reach for it, and it deflected off the tip of my right index finger. Shoot, if I was only 4 inches taller! Have you read The Baseball Same Game?

05-10-2004, 01:53 PM	#4
WiredTiger Guest Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The city of Kaline, Cobb and Greenberg Posts: 3,395	ESPN the Magaizne had an interesting article about the agreements that go on between potential players and local agents in the Dominican Republic. There isn't a ton of oversight that goes on and a lot of players sign away a ton of their money to get a chance.

05-10-2004, 07:14 PM	#5
sweaver Netshrine Cleanup Hitter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Mountain State Posts: 8,883	Rumors are swirling that Mondesi might miss the rest of the season.

05-10-2004, 09:06 PM	#6
SmedIndy NetShrine's Historian Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 10,569	http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1799128 Well, he says so. So I look for him in July.

05-28-2004, 03:57 PM	#11
Joseph Guest Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Home of the Saltdogs Posts: 441	Raul has been signed by the Angels $1.75 million for the rest of the season http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns

05-28-2004, 05:48 PM	#12
Crash Course NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 10,070	Mondesi came into the bigs the year after Mike Scioscia retired. Betcha if they played together, this signing never happens. __________________ Steve, Forum Admin Hit Grass, Win Salad Man, this is baseball. You gotta stop thinking. Just have fun. - Benny "The Jet" Rodriguez, in The Sandlot I've been going to games since August 8, 1973....and on August 22, 2004, finally, a foul ball came my way. I had to reach for it, and it deflected off the tip of my right index finger. Shoot, if I was only 4 inches taller! Have you read The Baseball Same Game?

05-28-2004, 06:44 PM	#13
bucconut NetShrine Rookie Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 30	Poster child for baseballs ills And the LOSER is.......Raul Mondesi. I knew when he left the Pirates for "personal reasons" that it was all about the money. If he was unhappy with his contract, why did he sign in the first place ? Funny how he can concentrate on baseball again, since a team like the Angels offered him a contract. What an overrated jerk. Good riddance. How do the Buccos keep finding these guys ? "Joggin'" George Hendricks, Derek "Operation Shutdown" (not that he ever really got started) Bell, and now Mondesi. Maybe they will look at players attitudes as much as so-called ability when deciding who to sign. I feel much better now. __________________ Kiss it goodbye !

05-28-2004, 06:56 PM	#14
Crash Course NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 10,070	Good luck to the Halos with him in CF. Is saw him try and cover CF a few times in NY last year. Not pretty. __________________ Steve, Forum Admin Hit Grass, Win Salad Man, this is baseball. You gotta stop thinking. Just have fun. - Benny "The Jet" Rodriguez, in The Sandlot I've been going to games since August 8, 1973....and on August 22, 2004, finally, a foul ball came my way. I had to reach for it, and it deflected off the tip of my right index finger. Shoot, if I was only 4 inches taller! Have you read The Baseball Same Game?

05-28-2004, 07:19 PM	#15
SmedIndy NetShrine's Historian Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 10,569	I think Figgins will still be in CF for the most part.

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