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02-18-2009, 03:08 PM
Looks like he's close to a 4-year, $40 million deal.

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02-18-2009, 03:44 PM
Man, what a dumb deal. However, it does explain why we never had a chance at getting Roberts: the owner has a man-crush on the guy, and won't let him leave town.
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02-18-2009, 03:56 PM
My first reaction was "Roberts is trying to lock himself up long term in this market? Wouldn't it make more sense for contract rate to rebound?"

Then I saw the numbers.
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02-18-2009, 04:46 PM
Wow, he's gotta be the only individual other than pimps and crack dealers who actually wants to be in Baltimore.
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02-18-2009, 04:53 PM
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Ouch. I kind of like the inner harbor area.
I'm 100% fine with this. I'm just glad there's an actual plan in place that isn't, "Let's load up on retreads and hope we get lucky." I'm a little tired of that plan.



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02-18-2009, 04:58 PM
I like Roberts but that is a terrible deal for the O's. No wonder they suck so damn bad.
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02-18-2009, 05:03 PM
<!--quoteo(post=18774:date=Feb 18 2009, 02:53 PM:name=Lance)-->QUOTE (Lance @ Feb 18 2009, 02:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=18771:date=Feb 18 2009, 03:46 PM:name=rok)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rok @ Feb 18 2009, 03:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Wow, he's gotta be the only individual other than pimps and crack dealers who actually wants to be in Baltimore.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


Ouch. I kind of like the inner harbor area.
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I guess some parts that are attractive to wealthy DC workers are ok, but the majority of Baltimore is like inner city Detroit.
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