12-02-2008, 08:34 AM
<!--quoteo(post=514:date=Dec 1 2008, 07:58 PM:name=Clapp)-->QUOTE (Clapp @ Dec 1 2008, 07:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->It makes perfect sense to me. They knew he would stay. What if they couldn't trade him? Then they're stuck with that deal and they're on a budget. They have to get a left-handed bat. I don't think people realize how little money they have to work with.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I think you are exactly right. If people would step back and realize that for the first time in years we are working with a strict budget. This team could not afford a $10 million ( on the cheap end) a year closer and still address the rest of their needs. Yes it sucks to see him leave. However because of the budget of this team this year it was a move that had to be made.
I think you are exactly right. If people would step back and realize that for the first time in years we are working with a strict budget. This team could not afford a $10 million ( on the cheap end) a year closer and still address the rest of their needs. Yes it sucks to see him leave. However because of the budget of this team this year it was a move that had to be made.