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Posted By: Anonymous

Rand,



You're wrong on a couple of points.



1. He's not worth it? The Orioles offered 7 years and $140 million. Washington offered 8 years and $160 million. Boston offered 8 years $170 million. The Yankees offer was in the same range - 8 years, $180 million. They didn't overpay, nor did they set the market.



2. HOF? I'd hate to predict HOF for any 28 year old with just 6 years in the league, but his season averages are for 36 HRs and 121 RBIs. In addition, he has two Golden Glove awards (and didn't get consideration the last two years because he changed leagues both years.) If he continues those same hitting numbers he'll be at nearly 500 HRs and 1700 RBIs when this contract expires. And he'll be only 36. Those numbers would merit HOF consideration.





David C,



Won't win? Probably won't. I go into every season assuming three starters will blow out their arm, two position players will destroy their hamstrings, and one power hitting first baseman will decide he can only DH from now on.



I was actually expecting them to sign Mark Prior and trade for Big Papi!