maybe without the agents there would be more team loyality than greed
2007-11-06 12:10:13 · 10 answers · asked by kp 3 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Here's what Curt said about staying with Boston, signing for 8 Million ( plus incentives) which was 5 million less than this year:
"Any discussions about this will focus on many points, that will miss the point. Did I ‘leave’ money on the table, yes. Could I have gotten another year? I think so. In talking with my advisor Ed Hayes, assessing the market place and current free agent crop as well as existing contracts. Looking at the teams that called, my best guess would be around 14-15 million for a 1 year deal with the potential to get 25-30 for a two year deal. Shonda and I were very clear on this from the outset, we wanted no more than a year. We wanted to stay here. So while there will be points of debate, they’ll all miss the point. We got EXACTLY what we wanted, and then some. This is where we want our career to come to a close. This city, this team. This is where we want to retire, raise our kids, and walk away."
Take that, Boras and A-Rod.
2007-11-07 06:38:29 · answer #1 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh really? Have you actually seen the group of free agent pitchers on this year's market, shiloh?
If you think he couldn't have received more than $8 million from some other team(i.e. Philadelphia, Mets, et al), then you obviously believe that guys such as Carlos Silva, Steve Trachsel, Livan Hernandez, and Bartolo Colon are clearly better than Schilling is at this point.
And that would put you in the 1% range.
Schilling clearly decided that loyalty was more important - that, and a very legitimate chance for another World Series ring in Boston.
2007-11-06 14:34:42 · answer #2 · answered by Adam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not buying that one. Baseball players went without professional representation for years, and owners lied to them about salaries and took advantage of them. It was a totally one-sided relationship. Teams would dump playes as soon as their usefulness was done. Now both sides go in to negotiations on equal terms. Nothing wrong with that.
If I were a major league player, I'd want fair compensation, and I would hire an expert to get it. And I know you would too.
2007-11-06 16:53:12 · answer #3 · answered by wdx2bb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're 100% right. He could have easily gotten WAY more money in this thin free agent market but he chose to stick with the team he started with and cares about. He should be held up as an example for other players, Tom Glavine is doing the same thing and he too should be applauded.
The guy who posted above me is clearly an idiot with an axe to grind. How do you know if he watched the game in the club house or not? Alot of players do that, especially pitchers when they're getting their arms worked on.
2007-11-06 12:16:46 · answer #4 · answered by Qbass187 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I know....if only their were no agents.....like cough*cough* Scott Boras......Schilling is greatly respected from fans(me too) all over america.He's a great pitcher that plays for enjoyment not big $$$.He easily could've gotten millions more by signing with another team...not to mention more years.He is loyal to his team by sticking with them and turning down bigger contracts,his fans by playing baseball the right good way, and baseball by respecting the sport.Keep on rockin Schilling ...your great.....btw there are also many other guys that have a respectable reputation....like glavine,gonzo,wolf ...many more but i cant remember....hope this helps .........sincerely
me=)
2007-11-06 12:36:16 · answer #5 · answered by smart 1 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Glad to see him loyal to his team. Agents like Boras do nothing for the game but greed.
2007-11-06 12:23:05 · answer #6 · answered by Sharon S 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I agree with that. Obviously what he did this year worked. What was that guy talking about that called him a loser? When he was on the Phillies, he was just starting to develop into a great pitcher. Over time he learned from his experience. I respect him immensely as a pitcher though he has a tendency to talk too much about things like Barry Bonds.
2007-11-06 12:41:37 · answer #7 · answered by drwoowoocl2008 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
He didn't take less money. The Red Sox gave him more than any other team would. Don't let this bloviating blowhard fool you. It's all about the benjamins and he signed where he could get the most. Not another team in baseball would give this clown eight million.
2007-11-06 14:09:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
You actually think Schilling has loyalty! Ha he was pathetic in the world series as a Philly not even watching the game! Schilling is a loser and always will be no matter how many bought championship teams he is on!
2007-11-06 12:13:34 · answer #9 · answered by Steven R 6 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Really... he needs no agent...His agent used to be Jeff Borris...and now his agent IS ED HAYES...... so yes he does have an AGENT......
2007-11-06 12:44:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋