Damon would rather retire than play for the Yanks.

[Cooner]

Do you have a problem?

Making an off-topic comment every now and then is a lot different than completely changing the topic of the thread.

A very in depth and interesting discussion could be made about Juan Pierre's "real-life" value as opposed to his fantasy value. I just didn't think it'd be right to start that discusiion in this thread. What's wrong with that?

There's nothing wrong with not hijacking a thread. However, making a point to squash a line of debate as inappropriate seemed a little hypocritical after your first posts, which were far from appropriate. In fact, they were unnecessarily sarcastic and rude. So frankly, yes, I do have a problem with people who make snide comments about other people when it is unprovoked and uncalled for.


edit: And I have a problem with people who try to rip off my name to confuse others (said with tongue firmly planted in cheek)

[Madison]

Not one person thinks this was said to help drive up the contract offers this offseason?

Interesting..............

I don't know Damon as a person at all, but laying out the groundwork of what he wants and making sure to put the Yankees in the picture (even saying he won't go there) drives up the offers. It's a smart business move.

Of course, it's very possible that he's being totally honest that he just doesn't feel like there's any way he would sign with the Yankees. Don't know for sure. I've got a hunch he's being truthful, but I honestly can't say I'm positive about that.

[nikku88]

Pierre is a restricted FA after this season.

What is a restricted FA in baseball?

[Conner]

Do you have a problem?

Making an off-topic comment every now and then is a lot different than completely changing the topic of the thread.

A very in depth and interesting discussion could be made about Juan Pierre's "real-life" value as opposed to his fantasy value. I just didn't think it'd be right to start that discusiion in this thread. What's wrong with that?

There's nothing wrong with not hijacking a thread. However, making a point to squash a line of debate as inappropriate seemed a little hypocritical after your first posts, which were far from appropriate. In fact, they were unnecessarily sarcastic and rude. So frankly, yes, I do have a problem with people who make snide comments about other people when it is unprovoked and uncalled for.


edit: And I have a problem with people who try to rip off my name to confuse others (said with tongue firmly planted in cheek)

To be fair....I didn't think it was completely unprovoked. The guy's first paragraph (the part I didn't quote) had some snide comments, too.

[hybrid]

okay my brain jsut did a 360, cooner and conner.... i really thought for a second one of you was quoting yourself... ahhhh my head hurts

Haha, I've been getting them confused lately. Though as long as one has an avatar and the other doesn, it's easier.

BTW, I believe Damon's agent is Boras. So this really doesn't come as a surprise to me. I'd bet this was something they talked about in advance, just to maybe get an early feeling about his FA next year.

[Conner]

okay my brain jsut did a 360, cooner and conner.... i really thought for a second one of you was quoting yourself... ahhhh my head hurts

Haha, I've been getting them confused lately. Though as long as one has an avatar and the other doesn, it's easier.

In the immortal words of Andrew "Dice" Clay:


"Now it's mine!"

[davidmarver]

okay my brain jsut did a 360, cooner and conner.... i really thought for a second one of you was quoting yourself... ahhhh my head hurts

Haha, I've been getting them confused lately. Though as long as one has an avatar and the other doesn, it's easier.

In the immortal words of Andrew "Dice" Clay:


"Now it's mine!"

[Amazinz]

Pierre is a restricted FA after this season.

What is a restricted FA in baseball?

He is still bound by arbitration for the 2006 season. His contract expires at the end of this year but the Yankees, for instance, couldn't just sign him because the Marlins hold exclusive rights.

[Transmogrifier]

Not one person thinks this was said to help drive up the contract offers this offseason?

Interesting..............

I don't know Damon as a person at all, but laying out the groundwork of what he wants and making sure to put the Yankees in the picture (even saying he won't go there) drives up the offers. It's a smart business move.

Of course, it's very possible that he's being totally honest that he just doesn't feel like there's any way he would sign with the Yankees. Don't know for sure. I've got a hunch he's being truthful, but I honestly can't say I'm positive about that.

I do. When the Yankees come with money, he'll take it. But if they give Damon a four year deal, but refused to give Beltran a six year deal... well, that's just plain dumb.

[AT]

The only difference between Torii Hunter and Bernie Williams 5 years ago is Torii has a bigger smile.