Today, two Phils avoided arbitration by signing one year deals. Unfortunately for the cheap-ass Phils' front office, none of them were named Ryan Howard. (For the record, the Phils avoided arbitration with Brad Lidge and Ryan Madson by signing them to one year deals.)
Undoubtedly, the Big Man is due for a HUGE raise. He was woefully underpaid last year as he made only $900,000 coming off an MVP season. (Before you start ripping me, please understand that I do understand the salary structure for non arbitration eligible players. I just think the Phils missed the boat by not taking care of him financially.) Last year, was not quite as good, but he still hit 47 HR's despite missing a couple weeks early in the year and clearly was worth more than what the Phils' paid him. Well, this year Ryan is arbitration eligible and the penny pinchers are no longer going to be able to avoid paying the Big Man.
So, with things getting a bit boring on the Philly Sports scene lately, I thought we'd play a little game. Let's see who can come closest to guessing what Howard will be awarded in arbitration. There is no prize except bragging rights over anyone else who reads this website. FYI - the current record high arbitration award is $7.4 million which was awarded to Miguel Cabrera last season coming off a year where he hit 26 HR's and 113 RBI's.
My guess is that he'll be awarded $8.75 million. What says you guys?
Now, let's hope the Phils don't screw up our little game by doing something out of character like lavishing a huge contract on the guy.
Undoubtedly, the Big Man is due for a HUGE raise. He was woefully underpaid last year as he made only $900,000 coming off an MVP season. (Before you start ripping me, please understand that I do understand the salary structure for non arbitration eligible players. I just think the Phils missed the boat by not taking care of him financially.) Last year, was not quite as good, but he still hit 47 HR's despite missing a couple weeks early in the year and clearly was worth more than what the Phils' paid him. Well, this year Ryan is arbitration eligible and the penny pinchers are no longer going to be able to avoid paying the Big Man.
So, with things getting a bit boring on the Philly Sports scene lately, I thought we'd play a little game. Let's see who can come closest to guessing what Howard will be awarded in arbitration. There is no prize except bragging rights over anyone else who reads this website. FYI - the current record high arbitration award is $7.4 million which was awarded to Miguel Cabrera last season coming off a year where he hit 26 HR's and 113 RBI's.
My guess is that he'll be awarded $8.75 million. What says you guys?
Now, let's hope the Phils don't screw up our little game by doing something out of character like lavishing a huge contract on the guy.
3 comments:
I believe he will get $7.1 million. Don't forget that he is the strikeout record holder.
what did they do w/ Utley? same goes for Howard.
7.75 million
Farrell
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