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Here's the thing though...the Rangers got roasted for the contract they gave to ARod...and one of the largest reasons was that no one else was even

Posted by Jim (aka Jim) Feb 16 '11, 11:48

close. They were bidding against themselves.

The Cardinals are not that stupid. Why should they open the vault and give 1 player more than 60% of their net worth when there's no one out there bidding against them?

Aside for that, I can't trust any reports that are out there...this whole thing is amazing in what it's doing to otherwise respectable reporters. It's a feeding frenzy and they have nothing.

I mean, a report came out yesterday that the Cards offered 8 years and somewhere over $200mil...well, that's more than $19-21mil/per.

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If he doesn't accept 8 yrs and 200M, then he's leaving STL. (nm) - musubi Feb 16, 11:50 1
- This is what I'm saying...is the 8 for $200 legit? Who knows? Is the $19-21mil legit? Who knows? - Jim Feb 16, 11:52
ARod broke the marketplace....the market now is pretty established. - Will Hunting Feb 16, 11:50 7
- But you don't give a 31 year old player a 10 year deal, with no one bidding against you. - Jim Feb 16, 11:51 6
  - If it's below market rate, and it's a unique player like Pujols.....maybe you do. - musubi Feb 16, 11:55 2
    - In my opinion...I say give him his $30mil/per. You just can't do it for 10 years. - Jim Feb 16, 11:57 1
      - *nods* I could even see a vesting option for years 8-10 - Will Hunting Feb 16, 12:10
  - I'm not saying you give him 10/300....but 8/200 isn't out of line - Will Hunting Feb 16, 11:53 2
    - What makes this report any more legit than the SI report last night they offered the 8 for $200+? -- nm - Jim Feb 16, 11:54 1
      - nothing. See where I said if? -- nm - Will Hunting Feb 16, 12:00

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