Thailog80 Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 ................and are still under the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBob2232 Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 When did they sign mike williams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 He was signed as the buffet table manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 ................and are still under the cap. 627671[/snapback] I smell a rat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 ................and are still under the cap. 627671[/snapback] amazing how before the cba agreement it was noted they would have to cut almost 20 players. Must be ole snyder has figured out the loophole of the agreement to be out spending like nuts. Must be coming out of his cash over cpa money that comes from his local revenues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Just like the Yankees! Yankees Ensure 2003 Pennant By Signing Every Player In Baseball February 5, 2003 | Issue 39•04 NEW YORK—With a week to go before pitchers and catchers report for spring training, the New York Yankees shored up their pitching, hitting, and defense Monday by signing every player in professional baseball. Some of the New York Yankees' newest additions are introduced to the press. "We'd like to welcome the entire roster of Major League Baseball into the Yankees family," said team owner George Steinbrenner, watching as the franchise's 928 newest additions held up their pinstripes at a Yankee Stadium press conference. "With these acquisitions, we are in position to finally nab that elusive 27th World Series title." Sports reporters were not surprised by the move. "This is not entirely unexpected," New York Times baseball writer Murray Chass said. "When the Yankees followed up their signing of Japanese slugger Hideki 'Godzilla' Matsui by annexing Cuba for use as a Triple-A farm club, it was clear that Steinbrenner was willing to do whatever it takes to win." By noon, Yankees GM Brian Cashman had signed the entire National League and most of the American League to multi-year contracts. Some 10 hours later, the final opposing player, Texas Rangers shortstop Alex Rodriguez, had been acquired by the Yankees, who bought out the remainder of his $252 million contract for $300 million. "It's an honor to be part of this team," said catcher Benito Santiago, picked up from the San Francisco Giants as insurance in case catchers Jorge Posada, Ivan Rodriguez, and Mike Piazza all go down with injuries. "It's a surprise, certainly, but I'd be crazy to turn down the opportunity to play on what is, by default, the greatest team in baseball." Yankees manager Joe Torre, whose pitching rotation, prior to the mass signing, lacked a clear seventh ace, now has the luxury of starting each of his hurlers twice a season. "As they say, you can never have enough pitching in this league," Torre said. "Especially come playoff time. Now, if we make it to the World Series, we'll be able to start Pedro Martinez in Game 1 and still have him fresh and ready to go for a Game 287, should it be necessary." With so many egos to juggle and so many personnel decisions to make, Torre said his job will actually be harder this season, the lack of opposing players notwithstanding. "Hey, I don't care who you've got on your team; winning in this league is tough—Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds, and Randy Johnson or no Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds, and Randy Johnson," Torre said. "And it's even tougher in New York. This is a baseball town, and some of these fans think the Yankees are the only team in baseball. Now that we truly are, the pressure to win will be that much greater." The mass signing, extravagant even by Yankees standards, caused the Bronx Bombers' payroll to skyrocket from a former league high of $149 million to $5.6 billion. Cashman noted that much of that figure is tied up in bonuses to be paid out to pitcher Tom Glavine, who at 37 will almost certainly not play out the entirety of his 15-year contract. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig approved the signing, noting that the other 29 major-league teams received ample financial compensation. "I see no reason why a small-market team like the Twins or Expos can't continue to remain competitive, just because it lacks players," Selig said. "The league was due for contraction, anyway." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 amazing how before the cba agreement it was noted they would have to cut almost 20 players. Must be ole snyder has figured out the loophole of the agreement to be out spending like nuts. Must be coming out of his cash over cpa money that comes from his local revenues 627688[/snapback] Mafia?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Danny has been known to bribe people (he paid off someone from the National Park Service to allow him to cut down scores of trees - on Government property - to give him an unobstructed view of the Potomac River from his house), so why not the Commish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoondckCL Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 They have been playing the Yankees game for years, and last year was the only year they were even worth looking at as a playoff contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 ................and are still under the cap. 627671[/snapback] Well, that's not so bad really. It's the part about him signing all the eligible college players before the draft that has me concerned. Poor Joe Gibbs. He's going to have a real management problem on his hands. Not to mention the equipment manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frez Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Danny wants to win ,can't hate him for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Danny wants to win ,can't hate him for that. 627743[/snapback] Of course not! But we can despise him for having more money than brains and a penchant for proving it almost daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgang Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I am one several on the board that lives in the DC area. Every year the Redskins blow cash and every year it is the same result- nada. It's hilarious, really. Danny boy spends up the kazoo and still can't find a way to make, much less advance in, the playoffs (although I must admit I was a little worried this last season- I could not bear the playoff coverage here). The regular season always torments the fans and newscasters after such preseason hype/big name/big contract signings. I'm always laughing on Monday morning commutes here-- that, is, until the Bills recap comes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frez Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 It could be alot worse........... Cardinals | $67M available for 2007 cap Mon, 13 Mar 2006 14:42:58 -0800 John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the Arizona Cardinals have $67 million in cap space for 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Danny wants to win ,can't hate him for that. 627743[/snapback] Just as long as it`s by the same rules as everybody else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frez Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Adam Schefter of the NFL Network reports San Francisco 49ers defensive end/outside linebacker Andre Carter will sign a six-year, $30 million deal with the Washington Redskins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frez Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Just as long as it`s by the same rules as everybody else 627752[/snapback] You actually think they would try and cheat the NFL cap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Danny wants to win ,can't hate him for that. 627743[/snapback] Wanna bet... fyou Danny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 You actually think they would try and cheat the NFL cap? 627756[/snapback] Try or somehow do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frez Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Wanna bet... fyou Danny! 627760[/snapback] It's like fantasy football to him and it creates jealousy with other fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 This just in..... KFFL Hot of the Wire: Crap Throwing Monkey reports Dan Snyder has misplaced his check book and ATM card thus delaying the resurrection of Joe Theismann's Redskins playing career....Theismann was due to sign a 10 year $120M personal services contract that includes a roles as owner's suck up/yes man; Tiny Tim in the Redskins annual rendition of a Christmas Carol and 5th string -- twice removed punt returner. In related news, fomer Redskins suck up/yes man Vinny Cerato was promoted to butt boy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gflande1 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Redskins | Team working to free up cap space Mon, 13 Mar 2006 19:50:52 -0800 The Washington Post reports the Washington Redskins have begun converting about $13.5 million in total roster bonuses due to players in 2006 into signing bonuses, which will clear about $10 million in total cap space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I am one several on the board that lives in the DC area. Every year the Redskins blow cash and every year it is the same result- nada. It's hilarious, really. Danny boy spends up the kazoo and still can't find a way to make, much less advance in, the playoffs (although I must admit I was a little worried this last season- I could not bear the playoff coverage here). The regular season always torments the fans and newscasters after such preseason hype/big name/big contract signings. I'm always laughing on Monday morning commutes here-- that, is, until the Bills recap comes on. 627746[/snapback] I get your point but the difference now is that they have Joe Gibbs at the helm and he's already proven that he can get this team to the playoffs. Nowadays instead of overspending on over-the-hill guys they are adding players in their prime like Moss last year and now Randle-El , Lloyd, Archuleta, etc... Gibbs is a great leader for that team and they will be good, no doubt. We may get pissed at Danny for squeezing every drop of revenue out of his team, stadium, fans, etc,,.but at least he puts those dollars back in to signing talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribo Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 It could be alot worse...........Cardinals | $67M available for 2007 cap Mon, 13 Mar 2006 14:42:58 -0800 John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the Arizona Cardinals have $67 million in cap space for 2007. 627748[/snapback] Holy crap, no wonder they were able to get the Edge. Hell, they could afford to sign Drew Brees, too, if that was true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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