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Chances of making the playoffs (July 23, 2003)
Discussion ThreadPosted 1:13 a.m.,
July 24, 2003
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Will B
Stick a fork in the D-Backs, they're done. The Gianst will win the West after their thumping of the D-Backs.
Neyer - Angels (August 15, 2003)
Posted 4:29 a.m.,
August 16, 2003
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Will B
I'm a little ignorant to Erstad's popularity. Could it be that he is one of those guys that is worth the money no matter how poorly he plays? I'm thinking Derek Jeter and Hideki Irabu with the Yankees or Ichiro with the Mariners (or crossing over, Michael Jordan of the Bulls, Lebron James of the Cavs, David Beckham of Real Madrid) - these guys surely made back their salaries for their ballclub just in free publicity, increased sales/tv ratings, merchandise, etc.
Is Erstad one of those rare fellas that are just marketable and make the team money as long as he plays? I know it's hard to analyze this effect when you just look at boxscores or play-by-plays, but it is an important part of contracts that can't be completely forgotten. Anna Kournikova isn't the most recognizable tennis player in the world for her tennis ability after all.