allonthefield.blogspot.com - 3/5/2008
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The Phillies set a dangerous precedent when they voluntarily agreed to pay Ryan Howard $900,000 in a pre-arbitration season. Now, when other talented players such as Cole Hamels, Nick Markakis, Prince Fielder and Jonathan Papelbon don't receive similar raises, they feel slighted.
Or, in Hamels' words, "it's a low blow."
But are these youngsters' expectations fair?
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Papelbon, Fielder, Hamels
mlbtraderumors.com 3/4/2008 — Last year, in his final year prior to arbitration eligibility, Ryan Howard was renewed for $900K . This was about twice what the Phillies were required to pay Howard, but significantly less than the reigning MVP thought he deserved. Of course, this ...
TPoSGD: Randumbass thoughts…
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com 3/5/2008 — At the moment I lack the attention span to expend too many lines on one subject. That, coupled with not having posted for awhile with lots of things to touch on (in a non-Red Sox scout kind of way) will have me jumping around.
Change in Compensation?
baseballmusings.com 3/5/2008 — Dave Yeager contributed $50 or more to the Baseball Musings pledge drive and dedicates this post to his blog Soul Kerfuffle. Are more young players complaining about their salaries this season? It started with Prince Fielder, but Cole Hamels, ...
An Appeal —
Bleacher Report - MLB 3/5/2008
Loyalty has a price. Typically, a very high price. In the next few years the Phillies will see what price players like Ryan Howard and Cole Hamels demand for their loyalty.
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