Article: Derek Falvey Urges Child to Pass on Bryce Harper Card

[theBOMisthebomb]

Evenson will be competitive in 3-5 years.

[Halsey Hall]

Us folks from White Bear Lake have minds of our own.  By the way I met a lady and her daughter today at the fields from White Bear.  

[108Stitches]

Wtf just happened here? I don’t understand.

[Jham]

awesome

[sthpstm]

Personally I’m disappointed. There’s enough cynicism, sarcasm, and negativity on this site from posters without making this type of writing a feature.

[Rigby]

 

Personally I’m disappointed. There’s enough cynicism, sarcasm, and negativity on this site from posters without making this type of writing a feature.

Not a BYTO veteran I would guess.

[Doomtints]

Great to see you over here, Stu.

[ewen21]

I hope Harper is sitting on the sidelines during ST and is forced to sign a contract significantly less than what Washington offered him

[Han Joelo]

Apparently Stu's severance package from SBN has run out already.  Should've hired Falvey to manage his money.

 

But I'm glad.  It's almost as good as if I somehow found that Tatooeine Luke Skywalker action figure I lost in 1980.  Not sure how it would've ever gotten behind the furnace in the first place, but looking there was one of the scariest things I've ever done.

[Mike Sixel]

I hope Harper is sitting on the sidelines during ST and is forced to sign a contract significantly less than what Washington offered him

why? Because owners should keep the money?

[sweetmusicviola16]

I bet Falvey's opinion on a Harper card changes in a few years once he's played for Cleveland or Texas.

[ewen21]

 

why? Because owners should keep the money?

Because no entertainer, athlete deserves to make the money these guys now make.  Do you realize how much salaries have increased over the last 25 years?  Do we continue to endorse this insanity or is it time for a reality check?  I think this correction was inevitable and these dudes really need a reality check.

 

As far as the owners go, I do not support their side BUT they are the ones incurring the risk owning the franchise.  Same with any privately owned business.  They ultimately decide how much their employees should earn.  These guys make enough.  I ask again.....are you OK with the next 25 years being like the last 25?  Consider how jacked up cable bills have gotten, how much it costs for a family to attend a game, etc....Name me a union that is more powerful from the MLPA.  Name me a union that gives that kind of protection to their constituents.  

 

This is the second time you hit me with this.  If you want to demonize the owners and absolve players from all responsibility in this salary ridiculousness then we will never agree so I will read your response and consider whether or not I should respond.  Not interested in an acrimonious exchange since I do respect your baseball knowledge.  I just don't like the way you absolve the MLPA.  Them and the agents can kick and scream about this and even go on strike.

 

See where that lands them this time.  It is a different world and they need to wake up

 

 

 

 

[ewen21]

Athletes and entertainers make way WAY too much. They do not solve problems and we can stand to divorce ourselves from the lunacy if they cannot accept a period of austerity.  Every other field has faced it and if they want to cry about it then that is not a good look

[BrandonV]

I created an account just to say thank you for this. Enjoyed it.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

 

Athletes and entertainers make way WAY too much. They do not solve problems and we can stand to divorce ourselves from the lunacy if they cannot accept a period of austerity.  Every other field has faced it and if they want to cry about it then that is not a good look

Austerity!

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Sources are now saying that Falvey is offering the kid the rookie cards of Nationals players Danny Espinoza and Tanner Roark, along with a 2017 Chris Heisley card, all of which were still available and for a much better deal than the Harper card.

[ashbury]

I created an account just to say thank you for this. Enjoyed it.

Welcome! Now don't be a stranger.

[Mike Sixel]

Because no entertainer, athlete deserves to make the money these guys now make. Do you realize how much salaries have increased over the last 25 years? Do we continue to endorse this insanity or is it time for a reality check? I think this correction was inevitable and these dudes really need a reality check.

 

As far as the owners go, I do not support their side BUT they are the ones incurring the risk owning the franchise. Same with any privately owned business. They ultimately decide how much their employees should earn. These guys make enough. I ask again.....are you OK with the next 25 years being like the last 25? Consider how jacked up cable bills have gotten, how much it costs for a family to attend a game, etc....Name me a union that is more powerful from the MLPA. Name me a union that gives that kind of protection to their constituents.

 

This is the second time you hit me with this. If you want to demonize the owners and absolve players from all responsibility in this salary ridiculousness then we will never agree so I will read your response and consider whether or not I should respond. Not interested in an acrimonious exchange since I do respect your baseball knowledge. I just don't like the way you absolve the MLPA. Them and the agents can kick and scream about this and even go on strike.

 

See where that lands them this time. It is a different world and they need to wake up

What risk? Every sports team ever sells for massive profit.

 

The revenue is there. It either goes to labor or billionaires.

Edited February 9, 2019 by Mike Sixel

[yarnivek1972]

Entertainers and pro athletes “deserve” the money they get because they generate billions of dollars of revenue. It really is that simple.

[Richie the Rally Goat]

I created an account just to say thank you for this. Enjoyed it.

keep posting!

[TheLeviathan]

The fact that I got all of those comic book references seems like something I shouldn't be proud of anymore.  

 

Hang on to the Claremont issues kid, they're gold.

[ewen21]

 

What risk? Every sports team ever sells for massive profit.

The revenue is there. It either goes to labor or billionaires.

And everyone was saying BUY REAL ESTATE in 2004.  How did that workout.

 

This endless bounty of risning salaries is ending.  And it needs to.

[ewen21]

 

Entertainers and pro athletes “deserve” the money they get because they generate billions of dollars of revenue. It really is that simple.

 

Well, that is your opinion.  They have generated so much money because they have expanded the product and priced it out nearly to it's limit.  Now a correction in salaries is happening.  Do you feel that is unfair to these players?  

[USAFChief]

Perhaps a satirical piece of humor isnt the place for another protracted back and forth over player salaries.

 

Thanks.

[Craig Arko]

[Brandon Warne]

Always a treat to see new people have their first Stu experience.

[BK432]

Awesome post.

[HrbieFan]

That is awesome! Love the thought line by Falvey

[Don Walcott]

I feel for Falvey. It’s hard to reason with kids about how to spend their money wisely.

[Craig Arko]

It appears the funny has also left for Spring Training. We'll miss you, funny.