Full Blown Mutiny

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Monksdown

I am a moderate republican. And while I am not an attorney, Im familiar with a different type of contract law than this completely. I conduct real estate settlements. I admit that i get frustrated when labor dictates to management. Do you feel that Lav is right in demanding that he not give any bonus back if he is traded?

I think there's reason to be frustrated with both labor and management at times - it all depends on the situation.

Unless Coles is demanding (as opposed to requesting) that he be traded or released, I don't see why he should have to give it back. If the team chooses not to release/trade him because of the accelerated signing bonus, he needs to realize that he can get his wish by giving the money back. Otherwise, he should play out his contract.

I'd only criticize Coles if he started bitching to the press, held out, or demanded a trade/release while simultaneously holding onto all of his signing bonus.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Monk,

As I said in an earlier post, I agree Coles can't have his cake and eat it too. If he demands a trade/release, he ought to give back some of his signing bonus. If he would like to leave, but won't hold out if he isn't traded or cut, then I don't have any beef with him.

Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

I'd only criticize Coles if he started bitching to the press, held out, or demanded a trade/release while simultaneously holding onto all of his signing bonus.

[Monksdown]

Im a different monk, so forgive my interruption. But I would hate not to get anything for him. I think trading him is the only realistic option for us. Your thoughts?