Ongoing CBA discussions

Dirtbag59 · 03-12-2011, 02:07 AM

And another thing.

Owners are acting like they have a raw deal. What other major team sport can you sign a player to these days and only be responsible for around 30%-40% of the total value of a contract (and thats assuming you're at least an entrenched starter with pro bowl possibilities)? The Dodgers have to go to the court of law to prove that Manny was faking an injury just to get back a portion of his money. I don't know enough about the NBA to make a firm and fast statement but from what I have read releasing a player before his time is up is a pain in the ass once summer workouts are done. In the NFL they simply release you with minimal consequences. No arbitration

You don't have to worry about supporting a farm team. Sure maybe you make a couple of donations to schools with interesting prospects in hopes of getting an edge on draft day but the bottom line is you don't owe the NCAA anything for giving kids an edumacation into how to work the system.

What other league is able to charge millions for 30 seconds of air time?

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03-12-2011, 02:07 AM	#10
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 14,750	Re: Ongoing CBA discussions And another thing. Owners are acting like they have a raw deal. What other major team sport can you sign a player to these days and only be responsible for around 30%-40% of the total value of a contract (and thats assuming you're at least an entrenched starter with pro bowl possibilities)? The Dodgers have to go to the court of law to prove that Manny was faking an injury just to get back a portion of his money. I don't know enough about the NBA to make a firm and fast statement but from what I have read releasing a player before his time is up is a pain in the ass once summer workouts are done. In the NFL they simply release you with minimal consequences. No arbitration You don't have to worry about supporting a farm team. Sure maybe you make a couple of donations to schools with interesting prospects in hopes of getting an edge on draft day but the bottom line is you don't owe the NCAA anything for giving kids an edumacation into how to work the system. What other league is able to charge millions for 30 seconds of air time? __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

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