Pujols, I don't get it...

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Very true Andy...Pujols has a chance to be the greatest to ever play the game (offensively) and to do that in one place (ala Tony Gywnn) is honorable. But in todays age of free agents and crazy-a$$ contracts...I KNOW I'd take the money. And by the way, Mets and the word dynasty hardly go together in the same sentence.

Would you really take the money over more enjoyable working conditions, Mac? I'd take a job that offered slightly less money for a job where I felt more comfortable, at home, enjoyed a bit more, and felt the most welcome at.

[kelmac07]

Originally Posted by Starscream

Would you really take the money over more enjoyable working conditions, Mac? I'd take a job that offered slightly less money for a job where I felt more comfortable, at home, enjoyed a bit more, and felt the most welcome at.

$ 4-6 million a year is a tad more than "slightly more". Now if we are talking a few thousand dollars, probably not...but millions???? I'd be a Los Angeles Angel.

[jonumberone]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

, probably not...but millions???? I'd be a Los Angeles Angel.

I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!

[kelmac07]

Originally Posted by jonumberone

I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!

I love my maduros...but no way in hell am I putting a Yankees hat on.

I laughed so hard that I HAD to include that line in my signature.

[jonumberone]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

I love my maduros...but no way in hell am I putting a Yankees hat on.

You enjoyed your time up north!

[kelmac07]

Originally Posted by jonumberone

You enjoyed your time up north!

I might be sitting on the couch...but I still have on a Mets hat.

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

I love my maduros...but no way in hell am I putting a Yankees hat on.

I laughed so hard that I HAD to include that line in my signature.

You must spread some reputation around before giving to kelmac07 again.

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

$ 4-6 million a year is a tad more than "slightly more". Now if we are talking a few thousand dollars, probably not...but millions???? I'd be a Los Angeles Angel.

$21 million a year or $25.4 million a year. That's not that big a difference when you compare working conditions and legacy. Lower it down to $21,000 and $25,400. Now if it were 21,000 and 30,000, then I'd take the raise. But otherwise I'd stay where I was wanted, loved, and felt comfortable.

[kelmac07]

Originally Posted by Starscream

$21 million a year or $25.4 million a year. That's not that big a difference when you compare working conditions and legacy. Lower it down to $21,000 and $25,400. Now if it were 21,000 and 30,000, then I'd take the raise. But otherwise I'd stay where I was wanted, loved, and felt comfortable.

I still say that is a large amount over the period of the contract (10 years). Now if it were a 3-4 year contract, my thinking may be different. But we are talking in excess of $ 40 million. Kind of hard to leave that kind of money on the table Andy.



And Dom...lest we not forget whose daughter grabbed her "headgear of choice" in YOUR backyard with proud papa standing behind her.

[jonumberone]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

And Dom...lest we not forget whose daughter grabbed her "headgear of choice" in YOUR backyard with proud papa standing behind her.

Mac, this is the same two year old, who on numerous occasions, I caught eating rocks and leaves!
I think a Met hat suits her just fine!!

[kelmac07]

Originally Posted by jonumberone

Mac, this is the same two year old, who on numerous occasions, I caught eating rocks and leaves!
I think a Met hat suits her just fine!!

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

I still say that is a large amount over the period of the contract (10 years). Now if it were a 3-4 year contract, my thinking may be different. But we are talking in excess of $ 40 million. Kind of hard to leave that kind of money on the table Andy.



And Dom...lest we not forget whose daughter grabbed her "headgear of choice" in YOUR backyard with proud papa standing behind her.

If the $44 million was given up front in one lump sum then I would agree. But on a per year basis, it's not as big a number.