tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post116447527287801938..comments2024-03-16T08:21:16.037-04:00Comments on The DiaTribe: Keeping the Core IntactPaul Cousineauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03490622970961409253noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-1164490777666379912006-11-25T16:39:00.000-05:002006-11-25T16:39:00.000-05:00$12M is probably what Jake would command. Outrage...$12M is probably what Jake would command. Outrageous, for sure.<BR/><BR/>But if we're going to get outrageous on a contract, I'd rather see it done on a legitimate #3 (possible #2) starter that eats innings.<BR/><BR/>RockDawg, speaking of good baseball books, <A HREF="http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/sports/columnists/terry_pluto/14678257.htm" REL="nofollow">here’s</A><BR/> an excerpt from Pluto's book "Dealing".<BR/><BR/>It gives some great insight as to how the Front Office viewed the construction of a bullpen heading into the 2006 season. <BR/><BR/>Whether the abonimation that was the 2006 pen changed this philosophy isn't known, but it's interesting nonetheless.Paul Cousineauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490622970961409253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-1164482118643355122006-11-25T14:15:00.000-05:002006-11-25T14:15:00.000-05:00tell ya what, with the payroll getting that high i...tell ya what, with the payroll getting that high in 2010, Pierre's contract would be a bargain by then! Heheheheh, just kidding.<BR/><BR/>I can't even imagine paying $12m a year for jake. Not saying he's not good, but it just blows my mind.Cy Slapnickahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109399114263980881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11805401.post-1164479085490141052006-11-25T13:24:00.000-05:002006-11-25T13:24:00.000-05:00As I am plowing through "Money Ball" AKA the Bill...As I am plowing through "Money Ball" AKA the Billy Beane story, I am realizing that Free Agency can be a waste of time and money, especially money. I can't believe I am actually THINKING about the Tribe this late in November, but I guess that is a product of how BAD the Browns are. Are they getting worse every year?? <BR/>17 comments on the last post, nice job DiaTribers!Rockdawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15392724225649893240noreply@blogger.com