Heath Bell avoids putting on a coat and tie
by jbox on Jan 21, 2009 10:46 AM PST
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“I don't want to go to arbitration because I hear you have to dress up, and I hate dressing up,” Bell said before the deal got done. “I don't want to wear a coat and tie. My agent wears a coat and tie, and I told him, 'I don't know how you do it. I'd hate to have to wear a coat and tie.'"
Good ol' Heath Bell. I like the way he thinks, but a part of me thinks that he cleans up nicely and would look good in a dinner jacket and a shave.
In any case it's a good thing for all those involved that the Padres didn't have to go to arbitration with any players this season. The whole process kinda sucks for the player, especially if they lose, because you're saying your worth a certain amount of money and the team is laying out all this evidence why you aren't worth jack sh*t. Then imagine the panel agrees that you are worthless. You can't help but having some animosity towards the team that thinks you are worthless.
Paul DePodesta says it a little bit more eloquently:
Among other things, these hearings can: cost time, cost money, create animosity, and take both the Player and the Club away from Spring Training.
The Padres are thinking "hey we created animosity between our star players and our fans, and we did it quick and free! Who needs arbitration?"
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That's leverage
“Heater, accept our offer or it’s the suit for you. And you will have to comb your hair.”
And you know it’s not about the player being worthless, it’s about representing your self-esteem in terms of dollars!
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
No suit, no shoes, no service
Hmmm. I was gonna proclaim him one of the Generation X 2.0 slack-a$$es, however, he was born in ’77. Way to represent my decade lamo!
You’ll fit in very well in SoCal. Flip-flops anyone? What’s next, letting your girlfriend wear pajama bottoms to the airport?
(Note: I lived off and on in San Diego for 13 years, so, I’m not a hater. Hell, I love the laid back look and way of life. I just think if your a$$ is going to get paid over six figures, the least you can do is represent yourself in a professional manner.)
" PLEASE! CHANGE THE PATCH! "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jan 21, 2009 4:53 PM PST reply actions
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