Christ, who's handling PR for this team? There's nothing inherently wrong with calling out an inaccurate report, but there is no way to win when you go up against a guy who already has an axe to grind with a bully pulpit and and give him a reason to line you up in their crosshairs. Getting involved in a nasty tete-a-tete with a local columnist should be about priority number 500 out of 20 for the guys at the top.
For the record, I've never said waiving Roy is the "one and only true and right and perfect move." I just think it's the most sensible and the highest percentage play for the long-run health of the franchise (making LMA the man, increased opportunities for Nic, Wesley, Williams, etc., better team chemistry, parts that fit better, establishing a style of play that showcases LMA, etc.) But, yes it's entirely debatable ... that's why we have our opinion and you have your diametrically opposed point of view. But, what makes your position so morally superior? Should I start calling you out because you have your "one and only true and right and perfect" opinion? I couldn't care less what you (or anybody else) thinks about it -- meaning I don't take it personally when you (or others) disagree with me.
The thought of not amnestying Roy made me think that a decent sized offer to Oden would make it unlikely for us to match because of how much money on the books.
Just because you've argued it, doesn't make it debatable. I mean I could argue that Babbitt was a steal last year
I think is is safe to say some things are more debateable than others. In the Roy case both sides make good points about waiting. And by both sides I mean around 40-60 % of fans. In the your Babbitt debate you may stand alone about the "steal" part.
Ya. I was just playin a character. I certainly don't think Babbitt was a steal. As for Roy, IMO there is absolutely no good reason to keep him because him, his doctors, the Blazers and anyone else in the know has said he will never be the same. If the goal is to win a championship, having his contract around your neck is not doing you any good. IMO. Can he be productive? Absolutely. Can he win you a few games? Absolutely. However, he will also lose you a few games because you just don't know which Roy you will get on any given night. And sadly, right now, this teams isn't very close to a title. But in the real world, and not in character world on the internet, I respect the other opinions, and hope for the best.
Where did I state that? I think I am just reacting to MM's high horse opinionating - acting like the Blazer Brass are morons for not doing what he wants and announcing it before it is even possible. In fact, I have stated without complete information - which none of us possesses at this time - a rational decision cannot be made, and I have mentioned it is possible that using the amnesty on Roy may be the smart move if he is in bad shape.
Well that is on top of the absurity of the claim (that Babbit was a steal). So, you have a stated opinion not supported by facts, sense or logic AND you have no one agreeing the absurd expressed opinion. Is that better for you?
But you are still are not making a case for delaying it one year. Cutting him now MAY NOT get you closer to a title. Waiting to use the Full MLE exception until next year (On say Freedland) MAY be a better option. It is totally debatable because you are paying him either way.
It's really too bad that we couldn't amnesty Roy and then have him re-sign with us for a reasonable cap amount. The issue isn't that he quit, got fat, sucks, etc. The issue is that his body betrayed him. It's no one's fault. Yet for the good of the team, we're going to have to separate ourselves from a great guy. What a shitty situation. Why couldn't these issues happen to a guy a like Ruben Patterson?
