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."
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."