Could the Orioles be in on Jordan Montgomery after the season officially starts?

[24fps]

At what point does Rubenstein have full authority to increase Elias’ authority to commit funds?  The deal would have to close immediately after MLB approval for Montgomery to still be around i would think. 

[Bemorewins]

12 minutes ago, O's84 said:

If this happens it would make me feel much, much better about our rotation.

I second that!

[Bemorewins]

2 minutes ago, DirtyBird said:

Most people live paycheck to paycheck.

That is true. But in our society not too many people leave money on the table regardless of net worth/income status.

[Can_of_corn]

4 minutes ago, 24fps said:

At what point does Rubenstein have full authority to increase Elias’ authority to commit funds?  The deal would have to close immediately after MLB approval for Montgomery to still be around i would think. 

He might want to cut spending!

[sevastras]

5 minutes ago, Bemorewins said:

Because they offer him the most money? Isn’t that what most people would do when considering employers?

Quality of life matters a lot when you already have a good bit of money. I don’t have baseball player money, but I have enough that I would not move my family to NY. There are also tax implications that have to be factored in. 
 But yes, most people like to see the dollars on their paychecks. I have a friend who owns a big electrical company and he is constantly losing people to the dollars an hour over the provided company truck with no maintenance or fuel cost and additional benefits. If you did a cost/benefit analysis, they are ahead where they currently are but people aren’t always logical. 

[KojiSplit]

Link to Bowden the criminal saying Montgomery has 2 long term offers on the table and look out for the O’s which is probably just speculation on his part.
 

Boras may also be trying to create a fake market using the media.. not the 1st time he’s done so.

 

Bowden MLB radio

[Bemorewins]

1 minute ago, sevastras said:

Quality of life matters a lot when you already have a good bit of money. I don’t have baseball player money, but I have enough that I would not move my family to NY. There are also tax implications that have to be factored in. 
 But yes, most people like to see the dollars on their paychecks. I have a friend who owns a big electrical company and he is constantly losing people to the dollars an hour over the provided company truck with no maintenance or fuel cost and additional benefits. If you did a cost/benefit analysis, they are ahead where they currently are but people aren’t always logical. 

It’s highly likely that the NY tax situation is factored in by the agent in negotiations.

For the kind of money that he will be making, I am sure he can find a very nice and comfortable lifestyle in any market in MLB (NY or otherwise). Plus, he’s already familiar with that area from his previous time in that organization.

[dystopia]

3 minutes ago, sevastras said:

Quality of life matters a lot when you already have a good bit of money. I don’t have baseball player money, but I have enough that I would not move my family to NY. There are also tax implications that have to be factored in. 
 But yes, most people like to see the dollars on their paychecks. I have a friend who owns a big electrical company and he is constantly losing people to the dollars an hour over the provided company truck with no maintenance or fuel cost and additional benefits. If you did a cost/benefit analysis, they are ahead where they currently are but people aren’t always logical. 

People who choose Boras as an agent want the most money possible, usually. 

Although, I thought I remember reading something about him not liking playing in NY before, but I could be dreaming that up. 

[Bemorewins]

5 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

He might want to cut spending!

Ouch.. please no. Somebody please tell him that all of us fans will be extra good this year if he doesn’t…lol

[Bemorewins]

4 minutes ago, KojiSplit said:

Link to Bowden the criminal saying Montgomery has 2 long term offers on the table and look out for the O’s which is probably just speculation on his part.
 

Boras may also be trying to create a fake market using the media.. not the 1st time he’s done so.

 

Bowden MLB radio

If I heard him correctly, the way he worded his statement was, there are 2 long term offers already out to him. But we should keep an eye out for the O’s as a potential sleeper. 

Did anyone else interpret his words differently? I am much less excited about this after hearing what he said.

[ThisIsBirdland]

5 minutes ago, KojiSplit said:

Link to Bowden the criminal saying Montgomery has 2 long term offers on the table and look out for the O’s which is probably just speculation on his part.
 

Boras may also be trying to create a fake market using the media.. not the 1st time he’s done so.

 

Bowden MLB radio

I didn’t give any thought to the Bowden speculative tweet. Tony indicating we’ve at least had contact has me a bit more interested. I’m still skeptical of course but the reasons for a deal all do add up. Would be great. 

[DirtyBird]

2 minutes ago, ThisIsBirdland said:

I didn’t give any thought to the Bowden speculative tweet. Tony indicating we’ve at least had contact has me a bit more interested. I’m still skeptical of course but the reasons for a deal all do add up. Would be great. 

I find it interesting that he posted something inside a thread yesterday and then started a thread on the subject today. 

Did he hear more chatter in between posts? Or did he just forget he made the post in yesterday's thread?

[24fps]

18 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

He might want to cut spending!

Sounds like a job for arch henchman Cal Ripken, Jr. 

[Too Tall]

Verrrrrrrrrrrry interesting:

Burns is a Boras client, and we have a few young studs that are Boras's clients. I have a feeling there is a mutual respect between Elias and Boras and if the Orioles do well...... Boras likes to be king maker and what better way to stir the pot. Also, two years with opt out is minimal risk and allows for a good healing time for Bradish and Mean-like no rush - hence good investment. Color me dreaming, but............

[foxfield]

23 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

He might want to cut spending!

He might want to move the team to Peoria.