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Found December 09, 2008 on Tirico Suave: Yardbarker Blogger Network
It appears that K-Rod is going to be a Met. The signing itself was inevitable. The contract is what's absurd. Three years/$37M? Really? I guess the Wilpons better clean out their ashtrays and head to CoinStar, lest they tap into actual funds [...]
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4 Comments:
  • His numbers were good, but the guy is a jerk. Let's see what happens when he does not please the NY fans, they will eat him alive.
    by giantsrepeat   December 09, 2008   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • 7 blown saves is a lot. and it seems that the guys who set these records tend to flame out. not worried as a phillies fan
    by rustysrf89   December 10, 2008   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • ditto
    by phightins26   December 12, 2008   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • As a Twins fan, I'm glad to have Nathan. K-Rod in my mind, is still unproven as a consistant top-tier closer.
    by JScore   December 10, 2008   Reply   Options  
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