Re: Pitinospeak

["Jim Meninno" <jim_meninno@hotmail.com>]

Well, Pitino had his decision with Walker made for him when the CBA set his 
price.  His hand wringing was over a $100 million contract.  The Cleveland 
example is a decent one, but you yourself point out they've only got two 
maximum contracts.  Something a little more than Person got for Mercer would 
be fine by me.  Right now Person's the better player.  On top of that, 
Cleveland did have to let Potapenko go for just this reason, so don't tell 
me it's all posturing. The negotiations for Mercer and Battie this summer, 
and Pierce in a couple of years will determine the shape of this club for 
years to come.

Jim

PS Sign and trades are fine, but you have to be willing to take back as much 
salary as you give out, unless you are dealing with the handful of teams 
which are under the cap.

>From: Michael Gooen <callmebogie@yahoo.com>
>
>How can anyone take Pitino's mutterings about Mercer and Battie
>seriously?  Perhaps no one remembers last year when Pitino was
>wringing his hands over Walker's anticipated contractual demands -- and 
>then gleefully signed him to the maximum deal as soon as he could.
>


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