Would you have wanted the Orioles to spend 5/$125 on Josh Hamilton?

[Crazysilver03]

He's made a killing since 93 but the Homers here don't care.

Except when he signed Belle and the Orioles had the highest payroll in 1998. I love how much of a troll you become when you aren't posting Twitter responses.

[weams]

Except when he signed Belle and the Orioles had the highest payroll in 1998. I love how much of a troll you become when you aren't posting Twitter responses.

I don't love trolls.

[Scrat1]

Nope. Much better uses for $125 million.

[Moose Milligan]

I voted no, but I had to think about it.

It's not so much the money, it's just one year too long for me.

[MurphDogg]

He's made a killing since 93 but the Homers here don't care.

Yes. Wealthy businessman makes money. Shout it from the rooftops!

[hoosiers]

Sure, let's add Josh Hamilton. Why not?

He might not live up to the contract, but he is instant credibility, should be a strong bat for at least two more years, etc.

Our owner has the $ to spend. It may be possible to spend it in a wiser manner, but the $ is there so let's use it.

While we do have some arbitration guys who we want to sign long term, we also have several quality, cheap players like Machado, Gausman and Bundy who can be cheap salaries for the next five years to offset this overpayment.

[Rene88]

Why would you vote no on acquiring a MOO bat we so badly need?

[Crazysilver03]

Why would you vote no on acquiring a MOO bat we so badly need?

Apparently you didn't read the different reasons opined in this thread.

[SteveO]

No thank you. 3 years maybe. 5 at that rate...no way.

I am far more annoyed we let Reynolds walk over 5-6 million with no real proven player to step in IMO. (Don't say Reimold he has only proven to this point he cant be relied on IMO).

[Floater]

We would have had to pay 5/140

[isestrex]

Not in a million years. As I said in another thread, this has Albert Belle written all over it.

I fear he could be out of baseball in 2 years.

[Todd-O]

If there are better uses for $125 million, what are they? How many years can go by as the ownership stockpiles $?

Just curious.

What is the magic player that all of a sudden is anointed worthy if a payday?

There aren't many, that's for sure.

I personally love the team the O's have... And I would also enjoy seeing them bring in a star. Would it necessarily mean a WS title? Nope. But it would be fun to watch and would put butts in the seats.

[DrinkinWithFermi]

If there are better uses for $125 million, what are they? How many years can go by as the ownership stockpiles $?

Just curious.

What is the magic player that all of a sudden is anointed worthy if a payday?

There aren't many, that's for sure.

I personally love the team the O's have... And I would also enjoy seeing them bring in a star. Would it necessarily mean a WS title? Nope. But it would be fun to watch and would put butts in the seats.

Hamilton ain't that guy.

This deal has "Hindenburg" written all over it.

[Tank]

I would've done 4/90, no thanks to 5/125.

[from1954forever]

Not right player not right price. But if was a certain firstbaseman on that team with the initials AP then PA should pay this price. This team has the $. Just have to wait for right player. Right now I wish they were in on Lohse