Posted on 05/16/2013 2:11:37 PM PDT by grundle
Affeldt got three opinions saying the contract was ironclad and he could keep the extra $500,000, from the Players Association, agent Michael Moye and even Giants assistant general manager Bobby Evans.
Affeldt recalled Moye telling him, "You know what? As your agent I've got to tell you that legally you can keep it. As a man who represents integrity, I'm saying you should give it back."
And that's what Affeldt said he did, redoing the contract with the $500,000 excised.
"I talked to Bobby the next day and said, 'I can't take that money,' " Affeldt said. " 'I won't sleep well at night knowing I took that money because every time I open my paycheck I'll know it's not right.' "
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One of the reasons the Giants have won 2 of the last 3 World Series is that they play unselfish, team ball. No egos, no “me first” type guys and Affeldt’s actions are a reflection of the team dynamic.
Didn’t he play on Team USA in the World Baseball Classic?
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