Manny...

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

Well, Lowe is much better in a contract year. He wasn't good in 2007. Probably will be no better than .500 in 2009. The 1st year here, he was getting drunk in the clubhouse after games. I would guarantee Manny a 6 year deal. 10 MIL A YEAR BASE SALARY. 1 MIL incentive pay for every win over eighty/year. 5 mil incentive pay for any Playoff series won. Gives him the chance to make 40 mil a year, or 10 mil a year. He has to "encourage " his soldiers if he wants to break the bank. I want Furcal back, but he needs a very full examination, because I am not sure those throws were all nerves, or disappointment about falling behind in game 5. Werth hit him pretty hard, too. Furcal is very important to get a team off to a good start in 2009. No doubt, he could get hurt. He does play much harder than a lot of guys.

I agree that if Furcal is healthy....he's the guy to get it going. Lowe is up and down...would be better with a cushion of runs once in a while. You're a genius if you can get Ramirez to sign for incentives....he'd think you're challenging his manhood.....but he'd be a steal at 10mil with incentives,imo.

[docicu3]

Originally Posted by timmgirvan

I agree that if Furcal is healthy....he's the guy to get it going. Lowe is up and down...would be better with a cushion of runs once in a while. You're a genius if you can get Ramirez to sign for incentives....he'd think you're challenging his manhood.....but he'd be a steal at 10mil with incentives,imo.

Have you guys forgotten that Manny walked away from the Red Sox for 20 million a year!! He wants, and will get, 25 million a year for 4 years or a 100 million just to start the negotiation....

[ddthetide]

Originally Posted by docicu3

Have you guys forgotten that Manny walked away from the Red Sox for 20 million a year!! He wants, and will get, 25 million a year for 4 years or a 100 million just to start the negotiation....

don't bet on it yet. according to sports radio, manny upset alot of baseball front offices the way he left boston. most teams, i wouldn't think want to deal with his crap for that kind of .

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by ddthetide

don't bet on it yet. according to sports radio, manny upset alot of baseball front offices the way he left boston. most teams, i wouldn't think want to deal with his crap for that kind of .

I agree. I think Manny is going to wish he stayed in Boston. I don't think the GM's will be lining up to offer him what Boras thinks he's worth.

The only one stupid enough to pay him that kind of jack and ignore the rest of the baggage is Hank.

[herkhorse]

Manny in pinstripes would be a funny sight

[ddthetide]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

I agree. I think Manny is going to wish he stayed in Boston. I don't think the GM's will be lining up to offer him what Boras thinks he's worth.

The only one stupid enough to pay him that kind of jack and ignore the rest of the baggage is Hank.

i don't think the yankees are that stupid.

[viscount26]

Originally Posted by ddthetide

i don't think the yankees are that stupid.

They did pay Damon though

[SCUDSBROTHER]

What teams can afford this greedy agent's demands? I can't think of a more self-centered duo. Whoever is willing to be the stupidest will get him. Who owns the Mariners? Still the Japanese with money to dump in a fire pit? He's gunna sell-out. If they are willing, he will go vegetate in the coffee n' mist the rest of his career.