Bargain FA's!!!

[Bos3332@aol.com]

I got this from the newsgroup. Wonder what you guys think?
Tony


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ESPN has these listed as their Bargain buys for the free agent season.
How far has Ron Mercer fallen? He was looking for the maximum last
summer? Sheesh, the celts could get him back for the exception slot, and will
have gotten Denver's first round pick, Fortson, and Williams for
nothing. 

Bargain Buys

Magic guard Ron Mercer: With the Magic placing so much emphasis on the
Fab Five, Mercer could quickly disappear from Orlando's plans. In that
case, unless he gets the Magic's leftovers or Chicago calls with some
cash, Mercer is likely looking at a $2.25 million exception. Not what he
was banking on.

Jazz guard Howard Eisley: Phoenix is said to be very interested in
luring Eisley away with its $2.25 million exception. Truth is, he'll be
on the list of every team that needs a point guard. But with John
Stockton just a season or two away from retirement, the Jazz figures to
do what's necessary to keep him.

Heat guard Anthony Carter: Carter, too, is hoping to land a $2.25
million exception, after playing for the league minimum as a rookie.
Someone in the East is going to pay it, you would think. Miami? Toronto?
Carter's toughness in the playoffs was hard to ignore.

Mavericks guard Hubert Davis: The best three-point shooter in the league
is available, with the Mavericks likely to offer only a one-year deal
worth a few million. Thing is, Davis honestly puts happiness ahead of
money and will be reluctant to leave Dallas, a city he loves. He's going
to get exception offers, though.

Magic center John Amaechi: Amaechi was one of the most improved players
in the league last season and, like Mercer, might not be the highest
priority in Disney World these days. The lack of quality big men in this
bloody game guarantees that the British banger will generate some
interest.