$125 Million
Today, Ryan Howard signed a five-year, $125 million extension with the Phillies. Despite his flaws (200 strikeouts), Howard is a great hitter and run producer, and a lot of fun to watch. This deal seems excessive, but I don’t begrudge him for getting it. I will, however, take issue with this:
“I knew I wanted to stay in Philly,” Howard said in San Francisco. “I’ve grown so accustomed to the fans. It’s a special relationship with the fans. That wasn’t a very hard decision.”
(Quoted from the Sacramento Bee)
That isn’t exactly Mike Hampton claiming he signed with the Rockies because of Colorado’s school system, but who is he fooling with this type of cliche? I would love to hear one of these guys say “I signed this contract because it sets my family up for financial prosperity for the next few generations.”
27/04/2010 at 4:21 am Permalink
Money goes to someone who is (literally) too big to fail.â„¢
27/04/2010 at 5:10 am Permalink
This is a pretty dumb deal. Howard is already in decline.
27/04/2010 at 9:53 am Permalink
Today I’m going to say to my boss. “I love our customers and I’m ready to commit to our organization. How about 5 years, $125m?”
The joke would be on him because I would take 5 years, $100m.
27/04/2010 at 1:49 pm Permalink
That seems like a full-proof plan.