Bob Nightengale Says Weaver Left $60MM On The Table
"But the necessity to stay home was compelling."
"Now, he's just the latest marquee starter opting for security over eventually testing the market. Given the collection of tendons, ligaments and muscles jeopardized with every pitch, it is hard to blame any of them."
"You want a decent starting pitcher? Better grow your own."
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Just a smart deal all around
Weaver is guaranteed to be a very rich man while playing for an organization he likes; the Angels get the prime years of an ace for an agreeable price.
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Agreed, 60 million is impressive though.
I wonder what 85 million can can get you out in Simi Valley?
"Every time I think I’m out, they pull me back in" -George Costanza
by Howie's Batting Title on Aug 23, 2011 9:44 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
With a smaller lake on the island
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by Commander_Nate on Aug 23, 2011 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't know what $85m could get, but I bet $86m would be enough to get Vernon Wells to be your butler for 4 years.
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He would probably bobble Weaver's trays of food all the time though
And then have that same look on his face that he always has.
by ~MMP~ on Aug 23, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I am hoping that becomes Wells role on the team.
Or maybe fetching guys like Trout their ‘cup o’ joe’.
In the long run men hit only what they aim at. Therefore, though they should fail immediately, they had better aim at something high.
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by matthiasstephan on Aug 23, 2011 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Or Corona and Lake Elsinore
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by Commander_Nate on Aug 23, 2011 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Let's not mention those.
Finally.
Stupid fumble fingers, what the heck on my keyboard was I hitting?
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yes he left a lot of money on the table
but I honestly don’t believe he would’ve gotten $145 million as a free agent
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If he had a 2012 on par with 2010-11. Three straight years as a top 5 starter in the game and he (or more precisely Boras) would have every GM by the balls.
Can you imagine the presentation binder Boras would have prepared for our boy Weave? He’d compare him to everyone from Drysdale to Maddux to Halladay. This is truly a great day in Halo history.
Right.
I think he left between 15-20 million on this contract on the table and in the discount pile. Free agency, when its 1.5 years away, requires too much fortune telling but you just never know in a world with the Yankees in it.
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by thebigtizzle on Aug 23, 2011 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
i cant help but feel as though
Weaver understands the expectations that come with a lucrative contract. Think VW, Crawford, and all others that are not “earning” their paycheck. Im not saying that weave will ever underproduce to these extremes, but maybe just maybe he didnt want such a cotract hanging over his head. But maybe im just crazy.
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by snowball1813 on Aug 23, 2011 10:27 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Honestly there's not much difference better $85 mil and $145 mil
Either way, you’re still one rich bastard.
Disagree. The higher the pay better the player….okay I’m thinking like borass
by Halos in DE on Aug 23, 2011 12:29 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
$60 million is a big difference, no matter how you cut it
But there is a lot to be said for quality of life, which is hard to quantify. Sure, Weave left a lot of money on the table, but he will be happier here than anywhere else, and for that it is worth sacrificing extra money, especially when, as you say, “you’re still one rich bastard.”
Agree
60 mil turns the contract from a pretty reasonable one to one that is questioned on its expectations
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by snowball1813 on Aug 23, 2011 10:45 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
He's 28. His contract is bigger than Verlander's, Lackey's, KingFelix'.
He’s playing baseball on a winning team in his own back yard. Neither he nor his grandchildren will ever want for money (if handled properly).
He’ll probably end up always being mentioned in the same sentence with Angels Nolan Ryan and Chuck Finley. He could conceiveably pitch his entire career in Anaheim……..with his family and childhood friends watching.
After his playing days are over, he could possibly…………..The sky’s the limit.
…….and to think that Boras screwed him out of a year of his career.
I just finished watching the press conference a few minutes ago.
After hearing Jered’s speech, and the interview with him afterwards, it becomes crystal clear what happened.
Jered’s getting married imminently. Cursed with the prodding of Boras AND his parents when he was drafted by his dream team, he lost a year of his career, argueing with Angels management over his monetary value. (Is there any way he could have been happy that year+ of his life?) Tippy-toe negotiations have obviously been going on for over a year.
Did I mention he’s getting married imminently? When you’re about to dedicate your life to another person forever, you look at things differently. Family SECURITY and PERSONAL HAPPINESS are immensely important. Like Jered said, “After a while, how much money do I need?” I’m confident that his Mom and Dad finally recognized the wisdom of, and were comfortable with, Jered’s quest for happiness. He wasn’t going to let Boras tamper with what he wanted again.
There you have it: Jered’s happy. The deal negotiated by Boras and Reagins makes him a man among his perceived peers, and he didn’t have to leave home to get it.
May he and his future bride live happily ever after!
Since he signed the contract before the weddin', does that make the entire contract his own seperate property?
Lawyers, advise for free please.
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The cost of comfort/happiness?
Through age 28 Weaver will have made $5.5 million. With another $85 million over the next 5 years that will be $90+ million through age 33. If he and his family cannot live comfortably and happily on $90 by that age, then an additional $60 million over that time won’t do it either.
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Amen.
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by Halo Hurricane on Aug 23, 2011 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually Jered will have made 16.87 Million through his age 28 season
You are missing his signing bonus and this years salary on that figure.
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20 - 60 million is a lot of cocaine.
I hope weaver knows what he’s doing.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
In Simi Valley ...
He could buy Lenny Dykstra’s old car wash.
I live in Thousand Oaks, home of Scioscia and right next to Simi (which is what us locals call it.) Not a bad city, but he should move to Sherwood and get a golf course home. Or Calabasas or Agoura. Some swanky places around here.
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