AGENT SAYS DODGERS SHOW RENEWED INTEREST IN PARK.Byline: Brian The name Brian (sometimes spelled Bryan) comes from an Irish backround. It is of Celtic origin and its meaning may be "hill" or "strong, noble, and high"[1]. Dohn Staff Writer BOSTON Boston, town, England Boston, town (1991 pop. 26,495), E central England, on the Witham River. Boston's fame as a port dates from the 13th cent., when it was a Hanseatic port trading wool and wine. Having recovered from a decline in the 18th and 19th cent. - Don't count the Dodgers out of the Chan Ho Park derby yet. In the last week, Dodgers general manager Dan Evans Ev·ans , Herbert McLean 1882-1971. American anatomist who isolated four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1922). gave Park's agent, Scott Boras Scott Boras (b. November 2, 1952 in California) is a sports agent for professional baseball players. He is the president of Scott Boras Corporation, which holds its headquarters in Newport Beach, California. , strong overtures o·ver·ture n. 1. Music a. An instrumental composition intended especially as an introduction to an extended work, such as an opera or oratorio. b. that the Dodgers were interested in re-signing the right-hander. The sides spoke at length last week and will do so again during the winter meetings. If Park fits into the Dodgers' price range, which is a four-year deal worth $13 million to $14 million a season, a deal could be made, sources said. A deal also would likely have to offer Park less money in the first year with possible deferrals, several baseball officials said. Boras Bo·rås A city of southwest Sweden east of Göteborg. It was founded in 1632. Population: 60,900. noticed a change in the Dodgers' approach lately. ``I think there's been a bit of a tide,'' Boras said. ``It depends on who you talk to. I can only tell you what the general manager (Evans) is telling me. He's told me that they're very interested in Chan Ho.'' Park, who went 15-11 with a 3.30 ERA last season, is the most talented starter on the free-agent market, but his value doesn't appear to be at the $17-million-per-season level. If the bidding doesn't get out of control during the meetings, the Dodgers could make a move. Evans showed moderate interest until a week ago because he didn't want to increase the bidding. The Dodgers offered Park salary arbitration arbitration Process of resolving a dispute or a grievance outside a court system by presenting it for decision to an impartial third party. Both sides in the dispute usually must agree in advance to the choice of arbitrator and certify that they will abide by the . He must decide whether to accept it by Dec. 19, but Boras said he doesn't anticipate that happening. However, the Dodgers will be able to negotiate with Park until Jan. 8. ``It has to make sense for us,'' Evans said. ``Our statement the other day when we offered (salary) arbitration to him was a statement in itself, stating that we wanted to retain the right to talk to him.'' CAPTION(S): photo Photo: The Dodgers could re-sign free-agent pitcher Chan Ho Park if a four-year deal worth $13 million to $14 million a season can be reached. John Lazar/Staff Photographer |
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