Who Thinks the Angels Made an Awesome Deal for Torii Hunter?

Lone Star Ball: Front Page Posts found this 11/30/2007 on www.firejoemorgan.com [flag]

Torii Hunter sure does . "I would have signed for less," said Hunter, who had five-year offers, ranging from $70 million to $75 million, from the White Sox, Rangers and Royals, and the day before the Angels offer dined with Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks. What if the Angels offered less than those other teams? "I still would have taken it!" Hunter said. Congratulations, Angels! You have ... [link]

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Torii and his contract
Published 11/30/2007 by Adam J. Morris <info@lonestarball.com> at Lone Star Ball: Front Page Posts
Heh.

Friday Morning Rangers Notes
Published 11/30/2007 by Joey Matschulat at Baseball Time in Arlington
... And finally, if what newly inked Angels center fielder Torii Hunter said to the Los Angeles Times is actually true, then his new ballclub overpaid for his services by at least $20 million. ...

SAINT ANDREW'S NET: FEAST DAY!
Published 11/30/2007 at With Leather
... Fire Joe Morgan thinks the Angels overpaid for Torii Hunter. Of course he would have signed for less, he did ...

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