Bellhorn & Millar - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

CAL · 07-10-2005, 05:57 PM

Well, when I said he wasn't a team player it was more in the way he said he wouldn't go to 2nd. He said he has always been at 3rd so "why should he" move over at this point in his career.

Squid kids Dad · 07-10-2005, 06:29 PM

Valentin said that also...Why should I move?? But he did

afterhours · 07-10-2005, 06:47 PM

pains me to watch bellhorn at the plate. all i hear is what a good eye he has, teddy b'game and boggs had good eyes i don't see any similarities. as far as millar- 18 extra base hits in over 80 games that says it all- see ya.

Bigcat · 07-10-2005, 06:54 PM

I heard Mullar say in a intervew don't expect much from me, I only make 3 million.
He may be a great clubhouse guy,but he brings very little to the table

afterhours · 07-10-2005, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigcat

I heard Mullar say in a intervew don't expect much from me, I only make 3 million.
He may be a great clubhouse guy,but he brings very little to the table

great attitude huh?

Squid kids Dad · 07-10-2005, 06:59 PM

Bigcat..Heard that also...Disappointed me...It seems like Damon is lining up every free agent the Sox have to go wherever he goes...

Bigcat · 07-10-2005, 07:05 PM

Damon is playing great ball,but at 32years old the sox wont sign him long term.
The farm system is loaded with talent,I think we will start seeing some of the kids very soon?

Squid kids Dad · 07-10-2005, 07:37 PM

Your right..Bring up the kids and see what they can do

Homerun04 · 07-11-2005, 08:46 AM

I think what we are witnessing is that in baseball it is ALMOST impossible to keep together a very talented team for very long. Since it is a player's run league, all they really care about is money. And that's okay, I suppose.

So the only way to keep together a talented team is to pay them all tons of money - which few franchises can do because of the luxury tax. That is why Steinbrenner does it, and look how competitive the Yankees have been over the years. He pays throw the nose for a competitive team. Then look at the Devil Rays.....and their payroll versus their track record of success.

Bottom line - if the Sox want to stay competitive for many years, they will have to start paying even more money. But I know that John Henry and Larry Lucchino understand that doing this doesn't make good business sense. In fact, owning a baseball team doens't really make good business sense. I wouldn't invest in one.