Valuing Kenny Rogers

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So This is Why They Call Kenny Rogers 'The Gambler'...
Published 11/15/2007 by Ian Casselberry <info@blessyouboys.com> at Bless You Boys: Front Page Posts
... Of course, Rogers is entitled to change his mind, especially if there could be more interest on the free market for his services than he may have originally anticipated.  And that's really the big question now.  If Rogers is looking to make $10 million next season (and Billfer expertly breaks down whether or not Rogers is really worth that much), is there a major league team willing to write that check?   ...

On pitching: Rogers and Livan? Aiii!
Published 11/16/2007 by Kurt at Mack Avenue Tigers
... Bilfer earlier this week posted an interesting valuation on what Rogers should justifiably be paid, and I have to say, it looks pretty fair at $7M plus incentives for staying healthy. The incentives sounds a little higher than than I personally value, as I’m a little more pessimistic on his ability pitch at the same level he did before, even if he is healthy enough to take the mound. ...

Should Rogers signing be last?
Published 11/23/2007 by Kurt at Mack Avenue Tigers
... I like Rogers. I like that Rogers fired his agent, Scott Boras, so he could sign with Detroit. And I respect that Detroit doesn’t want to give him the shaft after that. Bilfer even found he’s worth about $7M and should be given additional money for making so many starts for the year. ...