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Old 12-10-2010, 03:55 AM   #632
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Originally Posted by McLegend View Post
It's outrageous money for Cliff Lee, but I agree that it is something they have to do.
Yea some of these decisions go beyond the field too. Signing A-Gon and Crawford was definitely a talent decision to boost the on-field product, but there's also no question that the Red Sox were looking to rejuvinate the brand. And it pisses off the Yanks, just like getting Texiera or A-Rod did the Sox.

And the Yankees will probably give Lee way more now so that they don't go down without a response.
That's sort of just how these things work. There's pride involved, and a fanbase.

By the time Cliff Lee is older, his contract probably won't even be huge anymore.
These things grow exponentially every year.
If Pujols goes on the market next year he's making over 200 mill.
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