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"It sounds like they're overbidding," Melvin said. "If the speculation is true that we've offered CC $100 million, why would you offer $140 million? Why wouldn't you offer $110 million?"Ah, I can see Melvin has taken a "How to eBay like a pro!" seminar or two. There are, of course, two distinct bidding philosophies. In Melvin's eyes, you bid just enough to take a lead ... like the old "I bid $501, Bob" from The Price is Right. It can be time-consuming and heated if you get into a bidding war. But it probably saves money in the long-run.
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Sorry, but that’s the way it is in baseball. No salary cap, so why would the Brewers GM be surprised?
I predict within the next 5-10 years the Yankees will be the first team with a one billion dollar payroll, and they’ll still probably be knocked out in the first round, if they make it at all.
by JDW31158 on Nov 15, 2008 3:16 PM EST reply actions
Guess who is really going to be paying for these high priced players?
The fans. It is going to get to the point that is will cost you $750 to a $1,000 per game for a decent seat. If the fans would just say no the owners would be forced not to offer crazy contracts.
by just a fan on Nov 15, 2008 3:32 PM EST reply actions
the same approach landed the yanks carl pavano for 4 years at over 10 million a year and its gonna be the same reason they get stuck with retarded contracts of giambi, damon and others. the brewers have a point and this is what is wrong with baseball, we all know its not fair but also know thats just the way it is.
by justyamorica on Nov 15, 2008 10:14 PM EST reply actions
As if
a) CC was going to sign with the Brewers.
b) If the Yanks were not going to offer the most money.
c) If it really matters if the Dodgers or Angels decide to sign himif . Especially if they either offer a larger per year but shorter contract, or make some sort of offer where he feels so special he will be will turn down Yankee money.
by gustavvs on Nov 16, 2008 12:45 AM EST reply actions
Why wouldn’t they offer $110M? Because they want to actually WIN the bidding…..Duh!
And I think the offer made to CC from the Brewers was actually $100M for 5 years….not that that is gonna keep him, bit is a bit more realistic.
by WisMolson on Nov 16, 2008 10:33 AM EST reply actions
One more point….
Looking at the ebay add, I see a glaring mistake. If you’ve ever seen CC, you know it’s gonna take a hell of a lot more tha $2.50 to ship him!!
by WisMolson on Nov 16, 2008 10:35 AM EST reply actions
Salary cap…Salary cap….Salary cap!!!! Oh wait…we can`t do that. it wouldn`t be fair to the Skankee`s or Red Sucks!!!
by Crazy Horse on Nov 16, 2008 12:14 PM EST reply actions
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