03-24-2010, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Jontler
The fact that these guys are popular in the first place is representative of just how broken the popularity system is. Having it tied in with contract demands and arbitration rewards just spreads the bugginess to as many parts of the game as possible.
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It's a one-year, $3.25 million contract -- very reasonable for a player with remaining upside as a hitter, particularly considering Ankiel was originally seeking a deal matching or exceeding the three years and $15 million the Cubs gave Marlon Byrd.
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From here
Rick Ankiel makes the Royals better in 2010, but what about after he's gone? | Mellinger's Blog on the Royals and Baseball
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