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  1. burlingtonbandit
    But you can always add in money to a deal to make a trade more attractive to other teams. If you had that money saved from the backloaded deal you could use it to unload the player. I think you are right in that a player would always prefer a front loaded deal if given the choice but I think now a days where the contracts are getting to be so big that some of it is union related. The Union wants the contract number to be as high as possible so maybe there is some leeway in getting the player to accept a backloaded deal or deferred money since the amount of money they are getting is so high in the first place.
  2. burlingtonbandit
    Barney isn't close to as good as Tulo give me a f***in break.
  3. burlingtonbandit
    I feel bad for Cola. Seemed like a good dude. Anyone find out any info about the PED he tested for, like what it does etc...
  4. burlingtonbandit
    With the day game tomorrow Saunders and Tulo were going to get 1 of the 2 days off. I'm amazed how some of you think all players should play everyday and not need days off.
  5. burlingtonbandit
    That lineup is awful lol. I know they have to rest guys but yikes.
  6. burlingtonbandit
    So Cola DFA but Carerra leading off. I'd say thats worse.
  7. burlingtonbandit
    Its like if I go buy furniture or a TV from Leon's and they give you the option of no payment or interest for 24 months. Even though I could afford it now its smarter to wait because the value of that money will be less in 2 years with inflation. I just have to be smart and not spend the money I allocated for that furniture for those 2 years.
  8. burlingtonbandit
    Sure there is. Like I said to Gov. inflation makes the value of money decrease over time so if it was the exact same cost it makes sense to pay the money in 4 or 5 years where the value of say $20 million won't be as high. You would need to have a good owner though who understands the strategy.
  9. burlingtonbandit
    Did he strain his shoulder posing for the pic?
  10. burlingtonbandit
    Because $20 Million today is worth more than $20 Million in 5 years. Same reason you are seeing some contracts with differed money now.
  11. burlingtonbandit
    Why would you want both when Travis is back? Thats just as much a waste of a roster spot. Like it or not we're stuck with Thole cuz of Dickey.
  12. burlingtonbandit
    Well it just makes financial sense to backload most contracts if given the choice. Nothing to do with GMs jumping ship.
  13. burlingtonbandit
    Problem is there is another bench piece starting at 2nd base.
  14. burlingtonbandit
    I don't see the problem with the contract. Rogers was the one set the budget, he did what he had to to fit him in the payroll structure. Plus if equal money its better to backload it since inflation decreases the value of it.
  15. burlingtonbandit
    Martin has been one of the better framers this season? Top 5 among starting catchers. He's also been amazing at blocking balls in the dirt so far. Everyone knew those last couple of years at $20 million would be steep but do people forget we got a steal at $7 million last season? http://www.baseballprospectus.com/sortable/index.php?cid=1899492
  16. burlingtonbandit
    Give him a week of games in Buffalo then bring him up to be the 4th OF. He's a horrible hitter but at least is a decent defender and baserunner which is what you want in a 4th OFer.
  17. burlingtonbandit
    lol who is saying the season is over? Even if they get swept at home this next series they still have a good shot. They were a game below .500 when they made the big trades last year and took the division by 5 games.
  18. burlingtonbandit
    On the bright side the Yankees and Red Sox both lost so its not like the Jays are in a huge rut to start the season. The Os have a big lead but I can't see that pitching staff keeping it together. Jays are only 1 game below .500 which isn't that bad if you look around the league. I mean look at the Astros who are 5-11
  19. burlingtonbandit
    I think the pen is fine if managed properly. One area that was supposed to be a big strength was the defense which has been worse than it should. Tulo and Pillar have been great (minus 1 Pillar play today) but everyone else seems to not be playing as well as they should. I feel confident in it turning around though.
  20. burlingtonbandit
    The ump was awful. Luckily it didn't effect the outcome of the game but it wasn't like calls didn't go against the Jays either. Bautista had a walk robbed of him earlier in the game too.
  21. burlingtonbandit
    Pretty damn close lol. 2 foul shots, a few boards and an assist off.
  22. burlingtonbandit
    You don't agree that those players have looked great? The offence seems to haven't scored later than the 5th inning in a ton of games as well which hurts the Win/Loss record.
  23. burlingtonbandit
    Bullpen has been fine. Cecil had horrilbe luck today. Add in: -Osuna has been dominant -Floyd and Chavez look really really good And the pen looks to have 4 very good arms with Storen making it 5 if he can get on track. Pitching hasn't been close to the problem.
  24. burlingtonbandit
    I brought this up when people were asking if tthe Jays should sign Bautista or Edwin long term. Even if the power comes back a month into the season like last year Edwin looks like he will fall off a cliff soon.
  25. burlingtonbandit
    Feel bad for Cecil. He pitched really well that inning and 2 barely hit balls + bad defense cost him a run.
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