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For all of you who think von Rosenburg is an idiot..
Posted on 8/10/09 at 8:33 am
Posted on 8/10/09 at 8:33 am
.. because he is bypassing LSU for 1.2 mil.
This dude disagrees:
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This dude disagrees:
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This post was edited on 8/10/09 at 8:34 am
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Posted on 8/10/09 at 8:35 am to SM6
he just wanted fair market value
at least he had an insurance policy worth 6-7 figures
at least he had an insurance policy worth 6-7 figures
Posted on 8/10/09 at 8:37 am to Pilot Tiger
quote:I cant help but
The Rockies' final offer was $4 million and a guaranteed major league callup by the end of 2002. Harrington turned down the deal, sat out the season and re-entered the draft in 2001.
Posted on 8/10/09 at 8:39 am to Pilot Tiger
Give me 1.2 and I'll become a Bama fan.
Posted on 8/10/09 at 8:42 am to SM6
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now installs tires in a Costco in Texas for $11.50 per hour.
Posted on 8/10/09 at 8:58 am to Cash
quote:Strasburg might want to read up if he hasnt already
now installs tires in a Costco in Texas for $11.50 per hour.
Posted on 8/10/09 at 9:05 am to Pilot Tiger
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Strasburg might want to read up if he hasnt already
I blame that situation more on the sorry-arse franchise that drafted him.
Posted on 8/10/09 at 9:10 am to SM6
I did the math....if that Harrington guy makes $11.50 an hour, working 40 hours a week, he can re-earn that $4.9 million he turned down in approximately 221.9 years.
I didn't account for him maybe getting a raise along the line somewhere, so maybe he can get it done a little more quickly
I didn't account for him maybe getting a raise along the line somewhere, so maybe he can get it done a little more quickly
Posted on 8/10/09 at 9:12 am to SM6
Talk about living with regret. Jesus, like losing the winning lottery ticket or some shite.
Posted on 8/10/09 at 9:35 am to LSUGrad9295
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Strasburg might want to read up if he hasnt already
I blame that situation more on the sorry-arse franchise that drafted him.
I'm certain Scott Boras is part of the problem also.
Posted on 8/10/09 at 9:36 am to lathoroughbred
I don't think ZVR is an idiot but I do think he sold his dream pretty cheap.
Like Will Rogers (and I know most on here have no idea who he is), all I know is what I read in the papers.
According to all reports, ZVR has dreamed of playing at LSU most of his life. To me, that's a pretty serious dream and to lose it forever should be worth one hell of a lot of money. $1.2 mil today is not that kind of money.
He could have taken out an insurance policy for that to cover his arse and still played for LSU.
I wish the kid all the luck in the world and sorry he didn't make it to the Box but it would have taken a LOT more money than that for me to sell my dream had I been him.
Like Will Rogers (and I know most on here have no idea who he is), all I know is what I read in the papers.
According to all reports, ZVR has dreamed of playing at LSU most of his life. To me, that's a pretty serious dream and to lose it forever should be worth one hell of a lot of money. $1.2 mil today is not that kind of money.
He could have taken out an insurance policy for that to cover his arse and still played for LSU.
I wish the kid all the luck in the world and sorry he didn't make it to the Box but it would have taken a LOT more money than that for me to sell my dream had I been him.
Posted on 8/10/09 at 9:47 am to MiketheTiger69
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I don't think ZVR is an idiot but I do think he sold his dream pretty cheap.
You missed the point completely..Zack's ultimate dream was to pitch in the major leagues. He couldn't have picked a better organization to fast track that dream and make it reality. How many 17yr old kids do you know who have a mill in the bank and a base camp for the baseball equivalent of Mt. Everest?
Posted on 8/10/09 at 9:49 am to MiketheTiger69
quote:hmmm no
I don't think ZVR is an idiot but I do think he sold his dream pretty cheap.
Posted on 8/10/09 at 9:50 am to MiketheTiger69
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I don't think ZVR is an idiot but I do think he sold his dream pretty cheap. According to all reports, ZVR has dreamed of playing at LSU most of his life.
I'm sure his real dream was to pitch in the major leagues. He's pretty smart saying that his dream was to pitch for LSU because that gave him even more leverage against the Pirates and probably a larger contract.
Posted on 8/10/09 at 9:54 am to MiketheTiger69
quote:man...every kid who plays baseball has an ultimate goal/dream of playing in the bigs. A dream turns into an afterthought if given the right amount of money, and a start to living out that ultimate goal. if by getting his price equals selling his dream cheap, then I'm sure he'll have nightmares about not playing at the box...please...
I don't think ZVR is an idiot but I do think he sold his dream pretty cheap.
Like Will Rogers (and I know most on here have no idea who he is), all I know is what I read in the papers.
According to all reports, ZVR has dreamed of playing at LSU most of his life. To me, that's a pretty serious dream and to lose it forever should be worth one hell of a lot of money. $1.2 mil today is not that kind of money.
He could have taken out an insurance policy for that to cover his arse and still played for LSU.
I wish the kid all the luck in the world and sorry he didn't make it to the Box but it would have taken a LOT more money than that for me to sell my dream had I been him.
Posted on 8/10/09 at 9:55 am to Ninja Looter
quote:exactly...he was smart with it, knowing that he had a second option with LSU.
He's pretty smart saying that his dream was to pitch for LSU because that gave him even more leverage against the Pirates and probably a larger contract.
Posted on 8/10/09 at 9:55 am to SM6
Rosenburg and his family are making the correct decision, you come to college in order to perpare youself for a career. Apparently Rosenburg now has a caeer. 
Posted on 8/10/09 at 10:09 am to Bad Cat
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Rosenburg and his family are making the correct decision, you come to college in order to perpare youself for a career. Apparently Rosenburg now has a caeer.
This is correct.
Besides if baseball dosen't work out he has the money to go to college and will be older, hopefully wiser, and better able to wreck shop at Club Reggies.
Posted on 8/10/09 at 10:10 am to SM6
I don't think he is an idiot, but I hate all of the I love LSU stuff and then he signs with the MLB. I understand he is a teenager and I am sure I would do the same. If I was offered 1.2 mil as a 17 year old, I would take it as well.
Posted on 8/10/09 at 10:11 am to Bad Cat
since when is $1.2 million a "cheap sellout"? Like one poster said, i'd become a Bama fan for $1.2 million. without question. That is A LOT OF MONEY.
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