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02-05-2005, 10:19 PM
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Re: Tigers give Ordonez $75M over 5 years? Wtf?
Being a White Sox fan really sucks. I have almost lost my interest in baseball. What really upsets me is that they frequently try to make moves to get the team into the playoffs, and every decision they make is awful.
-Michael 
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02-05-2005, 10:27 PM
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Re: Tigers give Ordonez $75M over 5 years? Wtf?
Its tough getting pummeled routinely by the twinkies eh?
JOHAN FOR MVP in 05.
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02-05-2005, 10:37 PM
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[ QUOTE ]
Being a White Sox fan really sucks. I have almost lost my interest in baseball. What really upsets me is that they frequently try to make moves to get the team into the playoffs, and every decision they make is awful. -Michael [/ QUOTE ] That sounds right on. Ponks
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#15
02-06-2005, 12:51 AM
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The Tigers can void that contract anytime after next season if his past injuries cause him to spend more than 25 days on the DL. The contract is also somewhat backloaded - Detroit's only on the hook for $12 mil this season.
I think it was a great agreement for both Magglio and the Tigers. O-E-O Magglio By the way, this means the Tigers are probably gonna move Rondell White or Bobby Higginson. Let the bidding begin...
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02-06-2005, 02:02 AM
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I can honestly say my jaw dropped when I read your post. There's no question Scott Boras is some sort of magician. Unbelieveable. [/ QUOTE ] Amen brother.
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#18
02-06-2005, 02:40 AM
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I think it was a great agreement for both Magglio and the Tigers. [/ QUOTE ] This would have been a bad contract even if Ordonez was perfectly healthy. I know it is voidable, but there is a huge risk that you are going to just get a guy playing at 80% for a few years, gritting through the pain to stay on the field. Plus, the contract makes little sense given where the Tigers are right now. No way that adding Ordonez makes them a legitimate contender, so what's the point?
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02-06-2005, 02:51 AM
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This would have been a bad contract even if Ordonez was perfectly healthy. [/ QUOTE ] This is right on point. I am a huge Tigers fan and I hate this signing. F-ing tigers...
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#20
02-06-2005, 04:18 AM
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Re: Tigers give Ordonez $75M over 5 years? Wtf?
So there is a little risk. I still say the Tigers don't have much to lose. If Maggs only plays at 80% for a couple years before the contract is voided, that's fine. We don't lose any long tern flexibility since he's off the payroll. And Ordonez at 80% is still tons better than Bobby Higginson at 100%. This signing is a big improvement for the team.
Yeah, this one signing doesn't make them a contender. But why not improve the team, sell some tickets, and boost fan morale while you're rebuilding? The Tigers' owner suddenly has some money to spend due to that NHL lockout thing (he also owns the Red Wings). My favorite team just added an awesome player without too much risk. I can't complain. I mean, it's not like the Juan Gonzalez deal that almost went down a few years go.
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