Comments on: News: Mets and Perez talking only 2008

By: recoton1

recoton1 — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 06:07:38 +0000

I hope Ollie uses Mike Hampton’s career as a guide of what to do in the offseason. Not saying that he’d be heatlhy if he stayed with us, but he also wouldn’t have that Coors ERA bloating his numbers. If not for Peterson, Ollie owuld be washing cars or mowing lawns by now. I hope he remembers that he was a throw in and not a cornerstone when signing time comes…

By: sheabren

sheabren — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:35:58 +0000

Lay off Ollie. He is a Brave killer and we need him. You dont know what you are talking about.

By: The Captain

The Captain — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:16:52 +0000

A solid response from Nagel, I like the fire. The only question I have would be Perez considered one of Omar’s best trade acquisitions, do you think Omar would let him go for draft picks?
1,Maybe,Omar takes a shot at a World Series title this year and takes the lousy 09 draft picks.
2,Maybe, with the Johan trade out of the way, the focus and threat of pending arbitration for Perez gets settled by long term extension before hearing.
3,Maybe Omar signs a free agent in Losh now for 2 years, and trades Perez at the deadline to a team willing to make an extension offer Perez cant refuse.

By: elan martinez

elan martinez — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:55:09 +0000

I’m happy to read must fans agree that this guy is crazy with his demand. but with BORAS , the man aims for the sky….. and thats what his paid to do , so with that said , i hope u enjoyed your time with the mets and i NEW YORK CITY… ain’t no other city like it….so if you leave next year ….. my GOD be on your side cause your not getting better than this…. I still think your a punk for letting it get to this point..good riddance MR.CONSISTENT……

By: The Captain

The Captain — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:07:16 +0000

Hey yoyo, if i may, next time don’t forget the ‘ when suggesting multiple moran’s in the room, because in theory you become a member of the group you classified.

By: The Captain

The Captain — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:56:55 +0000

I for one still dont believe the case is going to arbitration. The closer it go’s to arbitration the greater the chance of a long term contract extension. However if the slim chance that arbitration arises, and Im repulsed by yankee anything, lets hope for the same arbitrator who arbitrated the Wang/Yankee salary……

By: nyr2k2

nyr2k2 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:05:50 +0000

I wouldn’t expect it to leave a bitter taste in OP’s mouth. I think most athletes understand how the arbitration process works, and that a team, even if they love you, is going to do what they can to save cash.

Sean Avery’s case with the Rangers comes to mind. The Rangers went as far as saying that Avery was “often a detriment to the team” despite the fact that he wasn’t, and essentially turned their season around. Throughout the process, Avery said he thought the Ranger’s approach was juvenile and unjust, but in the end he acknowledged that it was just business, and that he harbored no ill will.

By: wannabegm

wannabegm — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:02:40 +0000

Let him go and try and sign C.C.

By: nyr2k2

nyr2k2 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:02:09 +0000

Yeah, I just checked, and you’re absolutely correct GDH. It’s one figure or the other, no compromise.

By: nyr2k2

nyr2k2 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:00:31 +0000

If the MLB arbitration rules are anything like the NHL’s, then the arbitrator isn’t even allowed to consider what rewards other players received. If that’s the case, Wang’s reward would have no bearing on Ollie’s.

And Darkstar his the nail on the head… Service time is the key here.