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Why should Laird settle for $100 K rather than return to LSU?
Posted on 6/10/15 at 10:51 am
Posted on 6/10/15 at 10:51 am
Why should Laird settle for $100K rather than return to LSU?
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Posted on 6/10/15 at 10:52 am to BayouBengalBoy
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Why should Laird settle for $100K rather than return to LSU?
So he wouldn't have to settle for $13k and a bus ticket next year?
Posted on 6/10/15 at 10:52 am to BayouBengalBoy
Why should Laird settle for $100K rather than return to LSU?
Why should Laird settle for $100K rather than return to LSU?
So many questions...so few answers.
Why should Laird settle for $100K rather than return to LSU?
So many questions...so few answers.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 10:53 am to BayouBengalBoy
quote:Because he is what he is. He will not become a better prospect, and as a Senior next year he'd have zero negotiating leverage.
Why should Laird settle for $100K rather than return to LSU?
Posted on 6/10/15 at 10:54 am to BayouBengalBoy
I happen to agree due to the fact a degree would more than make up that amount if you factor in league pay over a 5 year span
Posted on 6/10/15 at 10:59 am to BayouBengalBoy
100K ain't shite! Will be gone with ease.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 11:11 am to BayouBengalBoy
Also I thought the amount was $150k? The slot is worth $162k i believe
Posted on 6/10/15 at 11:52 am to BayouBengalBoy
Some people don't understand the work and effort these athletes put in.
A chance to get even a $100,000 to start a professional career is better than most entry level jobs for that one and only shot
A chance to get even a $100,000 to start a professional career is better than most entry level jobs for that one and only shot
Posted on 6/10/15 at 12:10 pm to BayouBengalBoy
quote:
Why should Laird settle for $100K rather than return to LSU?
Because he doesn't want to put up with Mainieri BS for another year!!!
Posted on 6/10/15 at 12:12 pm to BayouBengalBoy
Another thing where you get drafted actually has an impact on if you get cut or not.
Let's say you have a pitcher, having decent stats who was taken in the 35th round vs a pitcher slightly worse stats but taken in the 9th round. They would likely cut the former rather than the later because of $$$.
Laird made the right choice.
Let's say you have a pitcher, having decent stats who was taken in the 35th round vs a pitcher slightly worse stats but taken in the 9th round. They would likely cut the former rather than the later because of $$$.
Laird made the right choice.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:31 pm to BayouBengalBoy
I'm not sure how this works with these signing bonuses figures floating around, but i'm assuming this $100k is gross proceeds (after-tax, less agent commission probably around $50-60k)
This post was edited on 6/10/15 at 2:50 pm
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:42 pm to BayouBengalBoy
I really think it's Laird's decision, and if that's what he wants to do, then we should accept that and thank him for his dedication and hard work he put in for the Tigers!!!
I don't think he will be in the minors for long, and apparently he has a plan for his future outside of baseball.
So, if I was him, I would also take the money and run...
I don't think he will be in the minors for long, and apparently he has a plan for his future outside of baseball.
So, if I was him, I would also take the money and run...
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:48 pm to BayouBengalBoy
Because his power isn't going to increase, his arm wont' get better, and he can already hit for decent average. THis is as high as his stock gets. It can only lower next year when he'll be a senior with no leverage.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 11:56 pm to BayouBengalBoy
I have seen so many comments on here that make no sense.
First it is $100k one time, not each year. If he doesn't move up the ranks quickly he would make as much or more in 3 years of a job after graduation.
He has allot of room for improvement, he has a large frame with allot of room to add muscle, his arm and power could improve.
None of us knows what his motivation is. He might just be playing for the love of the game and wants to be a vet. If so, he will play his last year, graduate and go on to vet school.
I wish him the best in whatever he does, he has done a great job for 3 years. This from a kid not rated highly out of high school, who first intended on walking on to the football team only.
First it is $100k one time, not each year. If he doesn't move up the ranks quickly he would make as much or more in 3 years of a job after graduation.
He has allot of room for improvement, he has a large frame with allot of room to add muscle, his arm and power could improve.
None of us knows what his motivation is. He might just be playing for the love of the game and wants to be a vet. If so, he will play his last year, graduate and go on to vet school.
I wish him the best in whatever he does, he has done a great job for 3 years. This from a kid not rated highly out of high school, who first intended on walking on to the football team only.
Posted on 6/11/15 at 2:59 am to BayouBengalBoy
To be honest, if I were a pro scout, I wouldn't draft him. He has a weak arm and his hitting is poor. His 2 strike approach is very bad. He half swings to just protect the plate. When he does actually swing he hits the ball pretty good but he doesn't do that consistently. He is fast and can catch but that's it.
He has to sign cause he might not get drafted this high next year.
He has to sign cause he might not get drafted this high next year.
Posted on 6/11/15 at 10:54 am to BayouBengalBoy
Thousandaires in Monroe live quite handsomely, don't ya know?
Actually he is close to getting his degree and ready to move on with his life. Good for him. Hopefully he closes out with a big-time CWS performance.
Actually he is close to getting his degree and ready to move on with his life. Good for him. Hopefully he closes out with a big-time CWS performance.
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