tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post4616067168402959701..comments2024-03-28T10:50:33.234-07:00Comments on Nationals Baseball: I don't get whey they don't just sign the guyHarperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-15050597626373778652010-02-03T12:27:15.268-08:002010-02-03T12:27:15.268-08:00Harper - its pretty much the definition of penny-w...Harper - its pretty much the definition of penny-wise, pound foolish.<br /><br />They'll (over)spend smartly at the low levels. They'll pay a $2M guy maybe $4. But for some reason, they won't pay a $4M guy $6M, even though is still the same extra $2M. But because they see the $4M and the $6M, it somehow blocks them, even though its $2M more regardless.Bryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-31206059937935318692010-02-03T10:04:20.827-08:002010-02-03T10:04:20.827-08:005 mill deal - not 5 year5 mill deal - not 5 yearHarperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-19854003938907563342010-02-03T09:06:42.163-08:002010-02-03T09:06:42.163-08:00Brian - "meh" isn't far off (again i...Brian - "meh" isn't far off (again it's just a couple of wins for one seasons projected to be in the low-mid 70s now) but I guess I'm annoyed that they seem to be operating with reverse logic. The most talented "meh" guy they are setting a firm price point at and refusing to budge. The closer who should bounce back to an ok year - they overpaid a bit to beat out other potential bidders. The catcher who sucks - they overpaid a lot and I didn't see any suitors in sight. With 6 million on the line - it would have made far more sense to just give Hudson his 5 year deal, and to say to Pudge 1 yr 1 million is it, then what they did. Minor points but annoying. <br /><br />sassy - Yeah. If they sign Kennedy for 3 million that'll scream "BUDGET" rather than value when it comes to Hudson. (even if the numbers were close)Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-44151485012342988562010-02-03T08:36:57.994-08:002010-02-03T08:36:57.994-08:00I agree. With both of you. If the Nats offered h...I agree. With both of you. If the Nats offered him 3 or 4 mill, and they are sure that's the highest offer out there, I'm fine with them waiting for Hudson to try and shop it around before giving up and coming to DC. If they lose out on a piece they need because they didn't want to spend 4 mill instead of 3 mill, I'll be pretty irritated. I'd prefer they over-pay for Hudson than Pudge. But I'm waiting to see what happens with Hudson. If they lose Hudson, and try to tell me that they valued Kennedy as Hudson's equal, my BS meter will explode instantly.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06585304213621604104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-81113329205636555002010-02-03T08:36:27.832-08:002010-02-03T08:36:27.832-08:00I'm 100% meh on it. Hudson is OK but it seems ...I'm 100% meh on it. Hudson is OK but it seems the player's idea of value and what teams are offering aren't close.<br /><br />Twins & Indians are the only others bidding if reports are correct<br /><br />But these reports also make it sound that Hudson prefers DC. The rumored Nats deal of $3M base with up to a couple million in incentives sounds fair enough to me.<br /><br />If they get him, great. If he passes to get an extra $500K guaranteed from someone else, It won't bother me in the slightestBrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14755603473119975849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-466708570511064312010-02-03T08:22:18.642-08:002010-02-03T08:22:18.642-08:00That's fine as long as the Nats are 100% sure ...That's fine as long as the Nats are 100% sure they are bidding only against themselves. But I'm pretty sure the Twins are in it, if not one or two other teams. <br /><br />I'd hate to see the Nats want Hudson and lose Hudson because they felt he was worth 4 million and he signed elsewhere for 5. For one year it's ok to overpay a little. Get the dessert dammit. It's just one meal.Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738813756060133236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207681.post-37104984527377008512010-02-03T08:05:45.682-08:002010-02-03T08:05:45.682-08:00Harper - It's not a matter of whether or not t...Harper - It's not a matter of whether or not they have the money. If the Nats view Hudson as a one year $4M guy then offer him that and let Hudson make the decision. No need to outbid yourself.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14755603473119975849noreply@blogger.com