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Belt
Jan 18, 2014 17:26:20 GMT -5
Post by allenreed on Jan 18, 2014 17:26:20 GMT -5
Anyone know what the bid/ask is on Brandon's arbitration case?
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Post by rxmeister on Jan 19, 2014 10:54:56 GMT -5
They're far apart. Giants offered 2.05 million and Belt asked for 3.6 million. If they go to arbitration and the arbiter knows anything at all about advanced statistics, Belt will win. If he's more the traditional type, the Giants have a shot.
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Belt
Jan 19, 2014 11:04:07 GMT -5
Post by Rog on Jan 19, 2014 11:04:07 GMT -5
Long term contract.
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Belt
Jan 19, 2014 13:30:36 GMT -5
Post by allenreed on Jan 19, 2014 13:30:36 GMT -5
Agree. I'd try to lock him up. $3.6 million? Seriously. If I were the Giants, I would happily pay him that. Why generate hard feelings over such a small amount.
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Post by rxmeister on Jan 20, 2014 8:50:17 GMT -5
I'd meet him in the middle for this year if he's willing, then work out something long term during the season. I'd do it early though, because it will really cost them if he continues to break out.
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Belt
Jan 20, 2014 10:49:43 GMT -5
Post by allenreed on Jan 20, 2014 10:49:43 GMT -5
I think Belt is a guy who needs to have as few distractions as possible. I'd try to get this thing settled before the season starts. In baseball terms, $3.6 million is chump change. They pay Affeldt more than that for crissake.You're not willing to pay that for your starting first baseman and one of your top hitters?
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Belt
Jan 20, 2014 12:40:26 GMT -5
Post by klaiggeb on Jan 20, 2014 12:40:26 GMT -5
---Allen---I think Belt is a guy who needs to have as few distractions as possible. I'd try to get this thing settled before the season starts. In baseball terms, $3.6 million is chump change. They pay Affeldt more than that for crissake.You're not willing to pay that for your starting first baseman and one of your top hitters?
---boly says---
I agree, Allen. In the big picture, it's not a big deal.
I think Brandon took huge steps last year into proving he'd adjust and stick with it.
He's not asking for the moon. Lock him up now.
boly
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