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Old 03-06-06, 01:59 AM   #1
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Default Most Overpaid MLB Player

Darren Driefort is my pick for the most overpaid player. this guy was slated to make $13.4 mil in 2005, but never played, having surgery. The Dodgers paid him a lot of money for a career 4.36 ERA guy.
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Old 03-06-06, 02:00 AM   #2
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Carlos Beltran
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Old 03-06-06, 02:51 AM   #3
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Jeff Bagwell.
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Old 03-06-06, 03:09 AM   #4
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A-Rod.
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Old 03-06-06, 11:03 AM   #5
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2005: 124 R, 48 HR, 130 RBI, 1.031 OPS
2004: 112 R, 36 HR, 106 RBI, 0.888 OPS
2003: 124 R, 47 HR, 118 RBI, 0.995 OPS
2002: 125 R, 57 HR, 142 RBI, 1.015 OPS
2001: 133 R, 52 HR, 135 RBI, 1.021 OPS
2000: 134 R, 41 HR, 132 RBI, 1.026 OPS
1999: 110 R, 42 HR, 111 RBI, 0.943 OPS (All this in only 129 games)
1998: 123 R, 42 HR, 124 RBI, 0.920 OPS



Under no circumstances are these the numbers of an overpaid player. These are the numbers of one of the top offensive threats in the league every year for nearly a decade. These are the numbers of Alex Rodrieguez. Don't let bias cloud your judgement. You can't argue against these numbers.

And, I'm sorry, but "Well, I just don't like him," is not a valid argument. The facts speak for themselves, and they drown out any jealousy over his contract.
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Old 03-06-06, 11:16 AM   #6
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Jason Kendall the catcher for the A's is a HORRIBLE contract.

Arod...if he doesn't win mvp and a world series ring...he is extremely overpaid..maybe not the *most* but according to his postions...he gets paid more than 2x what Tejada gets and more than 3x where Aramis Ramirez gets.
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Ramirez has hit over 100 RBI twice in his career. Over 75 three times. He has more than 20 home runs but twice in his career.

He doesn't deserve to approach A-Rod in salary. A-Rod has been the model of consistency for a decade. Ramirez doesn't even come close.


And I didn't even mention that Rodrieguez has at least 15 stolen bases in all but one of the seasons I listed, including 46 in 1998.
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This is one of those deals where everyone has their own criteria for what over- and underpaid are. Not sure there is a 'right answer' here. Rodriguez puts butts in the seats, so once you include that with his stats, it's hard to say he's overpaid, in my opinion.

Isn't Bobby Bonilla still owed money by the Mets? If so, he'd get my vote for 2006

Chan Ho Park is one that pops immediately into mind. He made about $50 million the last four seasons and contributed a 5.61 ERA and 26-26 record.

Throw Mike Hampton in there as well.
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Hey I agree A-Rod is a stud. I like A-Rod. I just put his name on
there cause he makes $25 mil a year. There's franchises that pay
the whole team almost that much right?

There's this Angel pitcher who got a huge contract and everyone
I know was shocked. I forgot his name.
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ARod is highly paid but not even close to being overpaid. Winston has provided all the evidence necessary. Those are just utterly gaudy numbers.
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Yankees are going to win it all this year!!!
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Yankees are going to win it all this year!!!
With that being said. Are you going to bet the Yankee future? Throw 10 units on it, its a lock right.
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Quote:
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Hey I agree A-Rod is a stud. I like A-Rod. I just put his name on
there cause he makes $25 mil a year. There's franchises that pay
the whole team almost that much right?

There's this Angel pitcher who got a huge contract and everyone
I know was shocked. I forgot his name.
Arod makes about 3.5 less than the entire Devil Rays payroll.

and Jeff Weaver is probably the pitcher you're thinking of. he's not worth 10 mil.
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Old 03-06-06, 04:49 PM   #14
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I forgot about Kevin Brown. eck.
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Old 03-06-06, 05:04 PM   #15
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With that being said. Are you going to bet the Yankee future? Throw 10 units on it, its a lock right.
Why are you being like that looker?? I thought we
were cool?

I never use the word Lock.
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Quote:
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Why are you being like that looker?? I thought we
were cool?

I never use the word Lock.
Bro, relax. Im messing with you, well about the lock anyway.

Your a little up tight. Fire up that blunt man.

Are you going to bet the Yankee future?
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But then again, with all your Yankee talk through out the forums, I thought they would be a lock in your eyes.
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I haven't smoked yet your right. I just felt like your making fun of
me for liking the yankees. I already put $300 on the yankees future
book I got 5-1.
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I don't think I could ever put much money on a future and have it held onto for so long.... personally
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I don't think I could ever put much money on a future and have it held onto for so long.... personally
For some bettors such as SBR_John and Illusion and IMG, $300 only represents about 0.003 units so they can bet it and forget about it. When they win on it, it's nothing more than suprise extra drinking money. They're cashing on so many futures year round so it's just one big gravy train for them. What a life!!!
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Quote:
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I just felt like your making fun of me for liking the yankees.
Your right, I am.

But I thought we could joke like that. I guess not.

I didnt get upset when you posted a picture of me (of my avatar) in the Private forum.
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Old 03-06-06, 05:56 PM   #22
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Quote:
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I just felt like your making fun of
me for liking the yankees.
Going by the shit you give people on the forums, you're being a little bit sensitive here, aren't you?
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Your right, I am.

But I thought we could joke like that. I guess not.

I didnt get upset when you posted a picture of me (of my avatar) in the Private forum.

Yeah we could joke like that. We are bros.

I misunderstood you I am sorry.
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