HouTex Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Washington seemed slightly cocky about the whole thing, didn't he? I don't think i'd come out and say "oh, I think he'll sign with us" before he does. It's a little weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODB71 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Hopefully this will be the best thing for the Rangers. At least he didn't sign with the Yankees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtlobos Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 I always had it in the back of my mind it was trouble for the Rangers if Philly got involved. I knew it was over when I heard they were in the mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBroadcaster Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 I dont think Lee dragged the Rangers out..I think he was honestly torn between the 3 teams and could not make up his mind. I have no problem with that and have not one ounce of ill will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattler88 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Lee sent text message to Ian Kinsler. It was great playing with you. sorry, but see you in the world series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Lee sent text message to Ian Kinsler. It was great playing with you. sorry, but see you in the world series Nice CYA move on his part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitehouseWildcats2010 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 im just glad he didnt go to the bronx bombers aka yanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clawsnstripes Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 i had heard rumors about his son being sick and philly had one of the best centers in the u.s. for treatment. has anyone else heard this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglejim Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 i had heard rumors about his son being sick and philly had one of the best centers in the u.s. for treatment. has anyone else heard this? The day it was announced he was going to the Phils, ESPN radio said his son, who has leukemia, was in a hospital in Philly at the time. My understanding is the doctor and hospital that treats his son are both in Philly. If this is accurate, it is easy to see the added bonus of the signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODB71 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 It wasn't necessary for Lee to drag out the negotiations as long as he did, knowing he was willing to pitch for fewer years and less money with the Phillies. He wanted the big numbers he was being offered to be publicized to feed his ego. After those figures got around for long enough, then he makes a decision that "wasn't just based on dollars", making him a hero for not letting the most money offered influence his decision. I don't believe that his intentions or actions were as noble as some people are trying to make them out to be. I agree, and I think he really didn't want to be the focal point of the rotation. Let him hide behind the Roys. I do think his leadership could've made our rotation better. It wasn't necessary for Lee to drag out the negotiations as long as he did, knowing he was willing to pitch for fewer years and less money with the Phillies. He wanted the big numbers he was being offered to be publicized to feed his ego. After those figures got around for long enough, then he makes a decision that "wasn't just based on dollars", making him a hero for not letting the most money offered influence his decision. I don't believe that his intentions or actions were as noble as some people are trying to make them out to be. I agree, and I think he really didn't want to be the focal point of the rotation. Let him hide behind the Roys. I do think his leadership could've made our rotation better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattler88 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 It wasn't necessary for Lee to drag out the negotiations as long as he did, knowing he was willing to pitch for fewer years and less money with the Phillies. He wanted the big numbers he was being offered to be publicized to feed his ego. After those figures got around for long enough, then he makes a decision that "wasn't just based on dollars", making him a hero for not letting the most money offered influence his decision. I don't believe that his intentions or actions were as noble as some people are trying to make them out to be. "We wanted to take the risk," Daniels said. "We felt it was a smart gamble. We're disappointed we don't have the player. Maybe down the road we'll look at this differently, but I don't want to paint this with that brush. I don't want to pretend we're happy or relieved. We wanted to sign the player." The Rangers wouldn't give him 7 years. He doesn't need to feed his ego. Not being a MLB player I really don't understand why one more year would make that big of deal from the 6th. I really think he was torn, and did want to stay a Ranger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imyahuckleberry Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 The day it was announced he was going to the Phils, ESPN radio said his son, who has leukemia, was in a hospital in Philly at the time. My understanding is the doctor and hospital that treats his son are both in Philly. If this is accurate, it is easy to see the added bonus of the signing. If this is true forgive me for saying "he jerked the Rangers chain". Family is more important than ANYTHING else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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