12-10-2008, 04:58 PM
<!--quoteo(post=3365:date=Dec 10 2008, 11:59 AM:name=Coldneck)-->QUOTE (Coldneck @ Dec 10 2008, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=3355:date=Dec 10 2008, 12:31 PM:name=rok)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rok @ Dec 10 2008, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I think they'll get about 3, maybe 4 decent to good years for them, but suck balls in the playoffs. Half of the contract will be a waste, but that's what you have to risk these days to attract the top talent.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Just saying, but the amount of Lilly's contract surprised a lot of people at the time.
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Well sure, but Lilly was barely a .500 pitcher when he signed, coming off a decent year with a mid 4 era and a career high in wins. Lucky for us he was just entering his prime. He's the exception to the rule.
Just saying, but the amount of Lilly's contract surprised a lot of people at the time.
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Well sure, but Lilly was barely a .500 pitcher when he signed, coming off a decent year with a mid 4 era and a career high in wins. Lucky for us he was just entering his prime. He's the exception to the rule.