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re: TCU Freshman pitcher Matt Purke (Zach Lee?)
Posted on 6/12/10 at 9:50 am to thunderbird1100
Posted on 6/12/10 at 9:50 am to thunderbird1100
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Im sure career is the most important thing as is for most folks thinking about their future and you dont turn down 4+ million being drafted in the Top 15 to play just baseball in college. All you're doing is risking injury and possibly ruining your opportunity that you passed up on. It's not like he can improve his money or draft stock much.
Maybe he enjoys the college experience? Maybe he doesn't need the money or has different priorities. How many professional athletes have you seen turn down extra millions because of a lack of interest.
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Posted on 6/12/10 at 9:53 am to thebigtiger
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i wasnt even talking cole green.im talking about the ucla stud.last name is cole.
He was drafted in the last part of the 1st round and probably wasn't offered near 4+ million.
Posted on 6/12/10 at 9:54 am to thunderbird1100
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I'm just saying, as anyone who knows baseball, it's a bad career move.
You are right.
But, I think the others are saying that his decision to go to college wasn't a career move.
Posted on 6/12/10 at 9:54 am to thunderbird1100
so i made a good comparison 
where was lee drafted again.
where was lee drafted again.Posted on 6/12/10 at 9:56 am to thunderbird1100
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thunderbird1100
You're being pretty short-sighted here. Maybe Purke wanted to experience college (with his peers) and get his degree like a regular person. Maybe he didn't feel mature enough at 17-18 years old to drive thousands of miles across the country on a bus every week with guys 10 years older than him. Maybe he wanted his parents to see him play in college. Maybe his parents are well-off. Maybe he doesn't care about money nearly as much as you think he should. You know, in terms of preparation for the MLB, it's not all about developing the physical ability. A lot of it is psychological. I think he and his family know a lot better than you do about whether he is prepared to go through a farm system where he knows nobody and is separated from his entire family.
Posted on 6/12/10 at 9:56 am to thunderbird1100
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This post was edited on 6/12/10 at 9:57 am
Posted on 6/12/10 at 9:57 am to roygu
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Maybe he enjoys the college experience? Maybe he doesn't need the money or has different priorities.
Once again I never said he doesnt have different priorities. I'm just stating a simple fact that anyone that knows baseball knows you don't turn down a Top 15 selection/4+ million to go to school to play baseball only. The risk is way higher than the possible reward in that case. All I'm saying is it's not the best career decision.
And the pro athlete reference for more money somewhere else is completely irrelvant to this type of situation. They already have established careers. This kid isnt getting paid millions to go to college.
Posted on 6/12/10 at 9:59 am to thunderbird1100
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I'm just stating a simple fact that anyone that knows baseball knows you don't turn down a Top 15 selection/4+ million to go to school to play baseball only. The risk is way higher than the possible reward in that case. All I'm saying is it's not the best career decision.
You keep arguing a point that nobody else is arguing.
Posted on 6/12/10 at 10:01 am to moneyg
Right, because he is too stupid to realize Purke's decision was not "baseball only."
Posted on 6/12/10 at 10:02 am to thebigtiger
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so i made a good comparison where was lee drafted again.
Once again, he likely wasn't offered near 4+ million that low in the draft by Seattle. Like I said, not a similar comparison to Purke. I'm encouraged by Purke going to school considering he's likely offered much more than Lee will be offered by the Dodgers and Lee has football to think about on top of baseball.
Posted on 6/12/10 at 10:03 am to moneyg
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You keep arguing a point that nobody else is arguing.
Yet people keep bringing up something im not arguing against either. I have to keep restating my point and people are still saying things I'm not talking about.
Posted on 6/12/10 at 10:05 am to thunderbird1100
For all of you saying how great the kid is for wanting to go to college. LINK
He actually wanted, and would of played for the Rangers had it not been for MLB taking over the team. After reading the article, it doesn't sound like he is all that impressed with living the "college" life.
He actually wanted, and would of played for the Rangers had it not been for MLB taking over the team. After reading the article, it doesn't sound like he is all that impressed with living the "college" life.
This post was edited on 6/12/10 at 10:07 am
Posted on 6/12/10 at 10:05 am to moneyg
fwiw...He was asking for a deal similar to Josh Beckett at around 7+ mil. He and his family actually made that known to teams prior to the draft. The Rangers drafted him, then didn't offer anything over 4 mil and wouldn't budge. So, Matt and his family said no thanks.
Posted on 6/12/10 at 10:09 am to TheChosenOne
Wrong. The Rangers were close to getting a deal done at $6 million and then MLB took over operations and MLB wouldn't go over $4 million.
Posted on 6/12/10 at 10:14 am to thunderbird1100
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Once again, he likely wasn't offered near 4+ million that low in the draft by Seattle. Like I said, not a similar comparison to Purke. I'm encouraged by Purke going to school considering he's likely offered much more than Lee will be offered by the Dodgers and Lee has football to think about on top of baseball.
Gerrit Cole was drafted by the Yankees and only fell that low because he was a Boras client. How many times can you fail at the same topic? Just admit that you had no clue who Gerrit Cole was before this thread and are fighting hard (losing battle) not to look like a retard. The 30th pick that year got $3 mill from the Red Sox.
Posted on 6/12/10 at 10:45 am to thunderbird1100
So let me get this straight. This kid is a dumbfrick but if Lee doesn't sign then he's a savior
Posted on 6/12/10 at 10:46 am to thunderbird1100
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thunderbird1100
Totally agree with you on this one. I, unlike most on here, see what you're trying to say and am glad he made that decision. All you were trying to say was that because Purke turned down the 4 mill to go to TCU, hopefully Lee, who won't be offered as much do to a LOWER drafted spot and a HIGHER asking price, is more likely to come to LSU now than accept a lowly offer from the Dodgers. And I agree with that for the same reason....the betterment of LSU's pitching staff/football team.
Personally, if my kid gets offered 4 mill to go play in the minors, I will encourage him to accept it if it's fair money for his draft spot. He's basically set for life, with smart money management, and can go back college whenever he wants.
Posted on 6/12/10 at 10:50 am to GeauxTigers0107
i dont think you'll have to worry about it
Posted on 6/12/10 at 10:51 am to Maximus
Posted on 6/12/10 at 10:57 am to MiketheTiger69
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MiketheTiger69
Would you turn down 4 million dollars as a graduating senior in high school?
frick I knew I would take the money and run. Oh and if it doesn't work out so well....I have 4 million fricking dollars.
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