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  • doylfish
    SBR MVP
    • 03-03-10
    • 2484

    #36
    hey philswin

    from buster olney..i'm pretty sure he knows a little something about baseball too

    "But Howard's professional integrity is an entirely separate issue from the question that was being kicked around baseball circles Monday night -- why would the Phillies commit that kind of money to a 30-year-old player with Howard's body and particular skill set?

    Here's a simple barometer of whether or not this was a good deal for the Phillies: If Philadelphia were to put Howard on the trade market today, with almost seven years and $164 million remaining on his deal, how many offers would it get?

    The answer, in all likelihood: zero.


    Less than 24 hours into his contract, Howard -- a star in his prime -- is already considered by many in the industry to be overpriced."
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    • Joszan7
      SBR High Roller
      • 01-17-10
      • 122

      #37
      He isn't worth that much money... not even close.
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      • philswin
        SBR MVP
        • 04-18-07
        • 1279

        #38
        Buster Olney is a sensationalist reporter - Broke big story on Ryan Howard - Albert Puljos trade earlier in year with no sources which was totally made up - No baseball player is really worth 25 mil a year but if you want to win its the price you gotta pay
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        • Shortstop
          BARRELED IN @ SBR!
          • 01-02-09
          • 27281

          #39
          Originally posted by philswin
          Signs 5 year $125 million extension - I think he is worth it pretty consistant power hitter
          That's a lot of cash...
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          • philswin
            SBR MVP
            • 04-18-07
            • 1279

            #40
            Did the Yankees ever get criticized for overpaying any of their players? Of course - ask any Yankee fan if they give a damn they may have over-payed for some of their players - Changing sports did the Celtics know that would be paying an aging Ray Allen 20 mil this year or an aging KG 20 mil for the next couple years of course - why did they because they wanted to win a championship which they did and they are still alive this year. Is Ray Allen worth 20 mil of course not - will KJ be worth 20 mil in 2 years - no. But its the price you gotta pay if you want to have a parade.
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            • FrozenMAN
              SBR MVP
              • 01-23-09
              • 4334

              #41
              AWFUL DEAL...ROBBERY..SIMPLE ROBBERY

              POO DADDY 5 years $40 mill a year
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              • Andy117
                SBR Hall of Famer
                • 02-07-10
                • 9511

                #42
                It's a bad contract for a few reasons but the biggest one to me is, who would they have been bidding against when Howard became a FA? Not that much competition at all.
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                • MC PICKS
                  SBR Hall of Famer
                  • 01-10-10
                  • 6644

                  #43
                  Worth every penny, especially now that he's slimmed down and fielding gold glove worthy. The best steroid free power hitter in baseball over the last 5 seasons and only getting better. Phils signed him at the perfect time, right as he's reaching his prime. Werth will not sign here, he'll be 31 in may and will start to wear down in the next few years. Let some other worthless hack franchise overpay for him. Phils got another good OF prospect in Mayberry as wel as Brown.
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                  • THA_DIESEL
                    SBR MVP
                    • 02-23-10
                    • 3632

                    #44
                    Howard chokes in the biggest at bat of the Phillies postseason...strikes out looking

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                    • Pauulzcappin
                      SBR Posting Legend
                      • 04-23-10
                      • 20295

                      #45
                      Originally posted by MJFtheGenius
                      Howard a tad overrated

                      not a strong fielder by any means

                      can not hit when it matters

                      warm weather hitter
                      sharp post.
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                      • Maverick11
                        SBR MVP
                        • 09-21-10
                        • 1109

                        #46
                        Yeah really.....Your star slugger takes that pitch when you need the biggest hit of the year plus he's had ZERO rbi's in this series. Pretty weak.
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                        • THA_DIESEL
                          SBR MVP
                          • 02-23-10
                          • 3632

                          #47
                          Originally posted by Maverick11
                          he's had ZERO rbi's in this series. Pretty weak.
                          The entire postseason, zero RBIs.
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                          • Maverick11
                            SBR MVP
                            • 09-21-10
                            • 1109

                            #48
                            That's horrible....
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                            • Reno Paul
                              SBR MVP
                              • 02-11-10
                              • 1647

                              #49
                              Brian Wilson knew what he was doing by throwing junk to Utley to walk him and get Howard for the last out......He knew he could strike his ass out and did it.

                              GO GIANTS!!!!!
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