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Ken Rosenthal defends the HOF balloting...
Michael Young comments on the possibilities of a contract extension:
"There's no doubt about that," Young said. "The first contract was advantageous for the team and that's fine. It was fine at the time. But if they want to talk about an extension, they need to treat it like free agency because that's exactly what it is."
T.R. Sullivan talks about the need for improvement from Hank Blalock and Mark Teixeira in 2007...
And John Barten takes a look at former Longhorn, now Yankee prospect J.B. Cox.
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Rosenthal article
but how do you defend ladewski. He might be free to do whatever he wants but that doens't make him any less of an idiot. first off, he left off desreving candidates on the ballot that were done long before 93 but doesn't really mention that. Apparently he didn't even vote no, but just sent in a blank ballot which doesn't make sense for bert blyelevyn or goose gossage. but really, he's going to send in blank ballots from now until the rest of eternity and this is somehow defensible? if you really care about the hall (and i don't anymore) then i fail to see how you could support this.
Also, conflicting reports, I thought henderson was eligible next year.
by ab03 on Jan 10, 2007 1:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I hope Young isn't saying
I understand if Young doesn't want to give a hometown discount. I don't like it, but I understand it. But I really hope he's not trying to play the victim when it comes to his current contract.
by jtts on Jan 10, 2007 1:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
MY
by BReed on Jan 10, 2007 1:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Pudge wanted 7/105
by DJCahill on Jan 10, 2007 2:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
True
by BReed on Jan 10, 2007 2:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Young is the type ...
But what I've always liked about Young, his focus is on winning ballgames and making the club better NOW. He's a damned hard worker and is obviously a player that the team and the rest of the league greatly respect. He's the kind of player that is going to make any team he plays for a better team. Barring injury, his market value is only going to go up this season and next, so if he can be extended at his present market value, the Rangers may be able to "win" again with a Mike Young contract.
by Athos on Jan 10, 2007 2:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So the question is...
Considering, of course, that we are probably talking a 4-5 year deal, for a SS in ages 30-34/5...
by Brian Thomas on Jan 10, 2007 7:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
fair value
by t ball on Jan 10, 2007 7:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking he and his agent
If 10-11 gets it done, I say we go for it (and I agree w/ the overpaying in the later years).
I bet they are hoping for more like 15/yr. Much tougher decision...
by Brian Thomas on Jan 11, 2007 3:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
extension for Young
by trza on Jan 10, 2007 10:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
4 years
What always worries me about these extension negotiations is the team runs the risk of offended the player by underbidding by too much. I think the Rangers need to get a figure from Young and decide if they are willing to go anywhere near it.
by kwellborn on Jan 13, 2007 10:30 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

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