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[Raw64life]

Papelbum to Phils? Perfect fit.

 

[sf2fanatic]

"Welcome to WacArnold's, how may we help you?"

Just need the Gator on the logo and it be watching Back to the Future pt 2


Sorry, saw the movie on TV the other day

 

[JABEE]

they now have players on the field that rival their fans.

At least people show up to Phillies games.

 

[The Frankman]

$90 million?

How in the fuck........

Future Earnings Potential.

Again, you underestimate the capital from new revenue streams, such as actually making money from the ballpark since the lease isn't crippling.

 

[eznark]

Future Earnings Potential.

Again, you underestimate the capital from new revenue streams, such as actually making money from the ballpark since the lease isn't crippling.

Plus they had to amass at least some cash sitting on such a small payroll.

 

[Windu]

At least people show up to Phillies games.

I wouldn't classify them as people.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Plus they had to amass at least some cash sitting on such a small payroll.

Yep. Remember that report that came out a while back about how the Marlins and Pirates were pretty much hoarding money?

 

[Windu]

Sources say Papelbon deal is four years and approaches $50 million, pending physical #phillies

ahahahahahahaha






Ahahahahahahahahaahahaahahaha

 

[Fenix]

Holy fuck, closer market is insane.

 

[JABEE]

I wouldn't classify them as people.

I would, but at least they give a damn about their team. They also don't do that racist tomahawk chop.

Also 4 years $50 million on Papelbon. You suck Amaro.

 

[clemenx]

As if I couldn't hate the Phillies enough.

At least we can laugh about the contract. Why the fuck would they reject the Madson one if they're approving that one??

 

[Windu]

I would, but at least they give a damn about their team. They also don't do that racist tomahawk chop.

chill, all in good fun

 

[JABEE]

As if I couldn't hate the Phillies enough.

At least we can laugh about the contract. Why the fuck would they reject the Madson one if they're approving that one??

I'm guessing Madson got more. That is the only reason I could understand it. Either way, that is too much for a closer.

 

[JABEE]

chill, all in good fun

I'm good. I'm just putting that out there to consider when evaluating fans.

 

[Windu]

I'm guessing Madson got more. That is the only reason I could understand it. Either way, that is too much for a closer.

rumors were that there was a 5th year option, maybe he wanted it guaranteed.

 

[Fenix]

Lol, that's almost equivalent to the rest of Bautista's contract.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

I'm good. I'm just putting that out there to consider when evaluating fans.

If Turner Field wasn't in the shittiest part of Atlanta, more people would go. I know I would go a hell of a lot more. But I have a feeling I've already explained this.

 

[hemtae]

I'm not sure how I feel about that. On the one hand, I'm pretty glad the Sox didn't give him that kind of money, on the other hand, Bard was pretty inconsistent at the start and end of last season.

 

[JABEE]

If Turner Field wasn't in the shittiest part of Atlanta, more people would go. I know I would go a hell of a lot more. But I have a feeling I've already explained this.

I'm just responding to Windu's comment.

 

[Windu]

I'm surprised that closers are getting this much money when there seems like a decent market this year if you needed a good reliever.

edit:

Closers
Heath Bell (34) - Type A
Jonathan Broxton (28)
Matt Capps (28) - Type A
Francisco Cordero (37) - Type A
Frank Francisco (32) - Type B
Ryan Madson (31) - Type A
Joe Nathan (37)
Jon Rauch (33) - Type B
Francisco Rodriguez (30) - Type A

If Turner Field wasn't in the shittiest part of Atlanta, more people would go. I know I would go a hell of a lot more. But I have a feeling I've already explained this.

I love that they make you get off Marta and go through underground Atlanta and then get on a bus to get to the stadium if you want to use Marta (which is horrible aleady) to get to the game. everything about that location is horrible, not to mention there is nothing around the stadium.

I wonder how the marlins stadium will do, it's at the orange bowl site I think.

 

[PantherLotus]

Kansas City, if you're not shopping Soria this fucking moment you're all assholes.

 

[Windu]

Kansas City, if you're not shopping Soria this fucking moment you're all assholes.

Soria for utley

 

[The Frankman]

ahahahahahahaha



Ahahahahahahahahaahahaahahaha

The Phillies will be in Luxury Tax Hell. Truly Sandy Alderson's predictions are coming to pass.

 

[Doytch]

I think we've seen the Phillies' idiocy doesn't set the market. See: Howard, Ryan.

 

[Fenix]

So there's likely also a vesting option that pushes it past $60M. Damn.

 

[Windu]

So there's likely also a vesting option that pushes it past $60M. Damn.

wow

 

[BigJonsson]

What was BJ Ryans contract when he was with the Jays? 11 mil a year wasn't it?

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Amaro's gone full retard and allowed the spirit of Omar Minaya to assume him.

 

[Fenix]

What was BJ Ryans contract when he was with the Jays? 11 mil a year wasn't it?

4 years, $35M according to BRef.

Edit: Cot's says 5/47, BRef omits '10 for some reason.

 

[The Frankman]

So there's likely also a vesting option that pushes it past $60M. Damn.

 

[BigJonsson]

4 years, $35M according to BRef.

Ah, 9 million back then for BJ = 11-12 million for a much better closer now....I'd say

 

[Windu]

What was BJ Ryans contract when he was with the Jays? 11 mil a year wasn't it?

something like 5/50, which is probably worse when you factor in inflation

edit: baseball prospectus says 47.

4 mil
7 mil
12 mil
12 mil
12 mil

 

[PantherLotus]

man that's a lot of money for three outs.

 

[MC Safety]

Hey.

Shut up.

Hey, no defending the dullards.

Also, no.

 

[Windu]

looks like Jamey Carroll is going to sign with the twins

 

[Mr. Enigma]

looks like Jamey Carroll is going to sign with the twins

Good to see their new GM is actually smart. Carroll is a severely underrated player. I've had him on my fantasy team the last two seasons and he has been great.

 

[Doytch]

4 years, $35M according to BRef.

Edit: Cot's says 5/47, BRef omits '10 for some reason.

Probably only counts years a player plays for the team. We cut him, and then I think the Cubs picked him up or something, but we were still on the hook....?

 

[eznark]

Maybe they will move him to the rotation.

lol

 

[Windu]

Good to see their new GM is actually smart. Carroll is a severely underrated player. I've had him on my fantasy team the last two seasons and he has been great.

yeah, getting old though. Capitol Avenue suggested a Carroll, Brendan Ryan combo at short with Carroll being the backup. Oh well. Wonder what it would take to pry away Ryan though. Cheap and an excellent defender.

 

[Fenix]

Yeah, I like Carroll as a utility player, starter not so much.

 

[mYm|17|]

If Turner Field wasn't in the shittiest part of Atlanta, more people would go. I know I would go a hell of a lot more. But I have a feeling I've already explained this.

I get scared going there. It being near the ghetto and all

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

CJ Wilson should command at least 240 million dollars for eighteen outs.

 

[yankeehater]

Glad they got Papelbon rather then Madson.

 

[Windu]

Glad they got Papelbon rather then Madson.

yeah, he is the better pitcher and is surprisingly a few months younger.

 

[darkside31337]

Did the Papelbon deal actually get approved?

Somebody higher up than Amaro needs to veto one of his deals yet again. This is beyond ridiculous.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

jesus, now they just need to give Rollins a ridiculously overprice extension. If Lee and/or Halliday lose a step or two, the amount of dead weight on the Phills payroll in a couple years could be hilarious.

 

[sf2fanatic]

looks like Jamey Carroll is going to sign with the twins

Gonna miss him. Awesome Utility player

 

[jman2050]

The Phillies wasting 13 million on a reliever can only lead to good things.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Carroll's deal with the Twins is a 2-year, $7 million deal. He will be Minnesota's everyday SS. Nishioka moves back to 2B.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Rumor going around that Lew Wolff asked permission to bid on the Dodgers. Please not be true. If Selig and his buddies want to kill another franchise like the A's I don't know what I'll do.