April Tears Bring May Longoria

That's a pretty sight, no? Well, we won't be seeing that in a meaningful game until May. Prepare bracing yourselves now, it's not a certainty, but awfully close. On the positive side, it's not even a fourth of the season, it's the smart business move, and we'll get an extra year of Longo.
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by R.J. Anderson on Mar 22, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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I am getting concerned that without Kaz now a few weeks into the RS, the Rays are about at the same talent level of the 2007 team. That means a rough start is more than likely. Given the expectations, that would be a kick in the pants.
by ttnorm on Mar 22, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by EricSanSan on Mar 22, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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But I thought Andrew Friedman said "that doesn't factor in for us in this decision, and it's funny how this has become a focal point."
It must be those pesky change ups!!
by gavind on Mar 22, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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by Tyler on Mar 22, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by iamthebiggesttloser on Mar 22, 2008 11:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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by ttnorm on Mar 23, 2008 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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Also, for the long-term, if I were whoever the Rays draft at #1, I'd instruct my agent to do the following:
"We noticed that while Evan Longoria was one of the best players on your team, you opted to return him to the minors solely to slow his arbitration clock. Since you've shown you will do this to protect your long-term future, we have to ask for an extra million as a signing bonus to protect our long-term future."
by pocket8pin on Mar 24, 2008 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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This whole concern with getting Evan angry is vastly overemphasized. He is not a stupid person and understands the decision is complex. Perhaps when the time comes to negotiate an extension he may try to recoup that year by upping some of his demands; the Rays know that is possible. But it is really silly to worry that the Rays are alienating him. He is not a child.
by bobr on Mar 24, 2008 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This actually won't
by Tyler on Mar 24, 2008 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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I also think this gives Longoria more incentive to wait it out till free agency. He will now be 28 when he gets his first shot at a multiyear deal. If I were in his shoes, I would be reluctant to sign any extension that doesn't put me on the open market until I'm on the wrong side of 30.
by GomesSweetGomes on Mar 24, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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Why? Because he feels taken advantage of?
What is to stop Longoria from feeling taken advantage of when he gets the MLB minimum the next 3 seasons? Or when one of the other guys signs a long term deal?
I'm with Bob on this. By all indications, almost all players are fine with this. They know they will get theirs if they play to their expectations.
Maybin, Rasmus, and Bruce got sent down and all are expected to return by mid season. Like RJ, I am a lot more concerned about Price than Longo today.
by ttnorm on Mar 24, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by Tyler on Mar 25, 2008 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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17 Million? Keep in mind that Howard set the record at 10 million. To get 17 million in 4 years Longo would have to put up one or 2 MVP caliber seasons. If he does, and gets his payday because of it, I can live with that.
by GomesSweetGomes on Mar 26, 2008 7:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by gerzowitz on Mar 23, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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