I challenge that assertion. Tony Clark may not be a good figurehead, but his role is largely to curry public support and unify the players. I wouldn’t assume that a lawyer serves that purpose any better.
If the players want to see real change they need the premier guys to take a stand. The NBAPA started making real progress when Chris Paul and LeBron James started asserting themselves. I can’t think of one active major leaguer who has really shown any initiative.
jpx7 (03-21-2018)
In AAA game on backfields, RA,Jr drew a BBs then stole 2nd AND 3rd. He's wearing #2.
I think Clark "listens to players", and then tells the labor lawyers what to fight for. When Clark tells the lawyers to fight for more space on the ST bus because he is too dumb to know to ask for real concessions, the players end up in the position they are in now.
It is unquestionably stupid that the MLBPA allowed a salary cap mechanism without getting a salary floor mechanism in return.
The responsibility for the poor decision to fight for your own row on the ST bus and other silly quality of life perks rather than getting a bigger piece of the financial pie has to fall on Clark. Who else is responsible?
jpx7 (03-22-2018)
Despite all the drivel posted here about which version of WAR should be used, and none of the devotees would be able to explain during a cocktail reception anyway.
Sorry to digress. It's appropriate that Theo should be mentioned, as the whole purpose of this exercise is to win championships. Black Jesus had NOTHING to do w ith the Cubs title. Somehow, though, he was still 6.0 WAR while being benched.
Ventura's Stolen Bases
Ventura's Stolen Bases
For those interested in such things, Bovada has the following over/unders for Acuna
BA: .270
HR: 14.5
SB: 24.5
Dunno about the other two, but took the over on HRs
It was reported on Twitter a few places Acuna turned down a 30 mil contract.
Tapate50 (03-27-2018)
Has there EVER been a statement and question a certain someone should absolutely never have made and asked publicly more than...
Kinda pathetic to see yourself as a message board knight in shining armor. How impotent does someone have to be in real life to resort to playing hero on a message board?
crazy that the Acuna signed a few years ago for $100k and is now turning down $30m before playing an MLB inning!
Get off my lawn!
Hudson2 (03-27-2018)
bravesfanforlife88 (03-27-2018)
Bowman reporting that the report is false.
Has there EVER been a statement and question a certain someone should absolutely never have made and asked publicly more than...
Kinda pathetic to see yourself as a message board knight in shining armor. How impotent does someone have to be in real life to resort to playing hero on a message board?
I wouldn’t. If I believed in my skills like he must, and had an agent that knew what he was doing, I’d wait for arbitration and get paid a bunch more than this deal would offer. And then I’d run for the hills when the contract is over for whoever will offer the most money.