I wish someone would slap ME in the face!
78 RBIs. Damn. Reds got a good deal.
While I do not begrudge anyone for making as much as they can, He won't make any money off me. Ticket prices are too high. I could see the Oakland As and SF Giants anytime, I have not seen a game since 1989. I have, however, seen the San Jose Sharks play.
George Steinbrenner ruined Major League Baseball in my opinion. Correct me if I’m wrong, but he started this whole bit by ‘buying’ a team every year.
Can’t imagine too many people will be getting out the violin. I know I’m not.
I guess he wants his fans to forget he ever had a career.
I don’t know how to rate that level of ingratitude. Over the life of the contract, assuming he put the money away, he could earn enough interest to live on about ten times as well as an average American, and it’s still not enough.
Nauseating.
If male sports fans would wise up they would refuse to buy tickets until all major league sports pay to build their own playgrounds instead of holding communities hostage and then with the excess money pay these “professionals” multi million contracts.
If the owner pays for the stadium and can still afford to pay these professionals 10s of millions or 100s of millions then fine, go for it. Otherwise don’t force us to build your playgrounds then throw stupid contracts and these clowns.
Poor little baby boy, he only got $72 million.
He's got 1 SB, which sucks for 2B.
On the other hand , 78 RBI's are nothing to sneeze at.
He's got 12 homers which is great for 2B, but Cano has 21.
This guy is an elite player for sure, probably 2nd or 3rd in the game after Cano.
He also works for the Reds, who have a history of racism.
I can't actually blame the guy for bitching about the way they handle him versus Votto, who is overrated.
When you ask 5 times in a row what you said that was wrong, chances are you already have a pretty good idea what you said that was wrong.
That would give them the "respect" that they deserve.
Of course, it would cost the fans around $10,000 per ticket to go see a game and those watching at home would need to subscribe to a pay channel for about $500 per month to see the game on TV.
But the ballplayers are worth it so I'm sure the fans will do the right thing and pony up.
“What he said has nothing to do with me, but what he had to say makes me like him even more. He’s honest. Most players stick to using catchphrases — like I’m doing now — but he will tell you how he feels at that moment.”
I have to agree, I dig it, same with Votto’s statement. I just like the fact that he said it, not that I agree with it. Like Hamels admitting he hit Harper.
I don’t care if a multi-millionaire who gets paid to play a game is complaining about his multi-millionaire bosses who pay him to play a game for them. Seems like they both made their bed and can sleep in it and both sides can say whatever they want to about their relationship.
Freegards
Those are really slave wages! How could anyone possibly survive on a mere $72 million over 6 years, or $12 million per year. There are a lot of out of work Americans that would gladly work for lots less â and make a go of it. Heâs a spoiled brat.
Please send reality checks.
Amen.
Obviously I am in the minority opinion in this thread but Brandon “The Human Highlight Reel” Phillips is an outstanding 2nd basemen and well worth his contract in todays market.
His problem was basically that he was in a contract year and ignored while Votto was 2 years from his contract ending and was rumoured that he wasnt interested in resigning so the front office went above and beyond to get him locked in long term while Phillips who WANTED to stay here in Cincy and is absolutely adored by our fans was being ignored.
The club overpaid Votto to keep him here and gave Phillips a respectable contract once they had Votto on board. Certainly the front office could have been better in handling this situation but in the end, both players are locked up for a long time and no question, the Reds have the best right side of the infield in baseball.
I met BP out at a Bengals game last season and “Datdude” was as nice as could be to everyone who came up to him. I watched him for a good half hour just hanging out with fans, taking pictures with the fans (i got mine) and just being a good guy who gives back to the fans. I dont know of any other Reds player who goes out of their way as much as BP does to interact with the fans.
As far as “expensive” tickets goes, depending on the opponent you can get Reds tickets for as low as $7.00 which is cheaper than a movie and far more entertaining.
Sure, its hard for the average joe to relate to multimillion dollar contracts but such is the free market and as conservatives, arent we supposed to embrace the free market.
Bottom line, BP is an asset to the team, the community, keeps his nose clean and is one of the best infielders in the game today. The Reds are very fortunate to have him and I will continue to be a huge fan of the man. Well deserved.
Yet another reason why I am no longer a fan of MLB.
He needs to talk to his agent, who negotiated his contract. Maybe he needs a better agent? You get what you pay for.