Re: consideration in tranquilty / Wallace questions

[CeltsSteve@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 7/23/02 6:37:35 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
jozersky1@nyc.rr.com writes:


> First of all, I'm going to call CW tomorrow and see
> what I can find out about this move.  Here's what
> I'm going to ask.  If you have any suggestions, let
> me know.



Josh,

How about asking him to clarify Bremer's contract. My understanding it is 
partially guaranteed through training camp and he has to make the team. If he 
does, then it is only for this season and the C's hold the option on Year 2.

1)  Does that mean if a veteran FA fell through the cracks - Travis Best, Tim 
Hardaway, Greg Anthony, Jeff McInnis et al. and by chance was still out on a 
street corner come the beginning of October, there is a chance that a vet 
could take Bremer's spot and the other roster spot could go to a big?

2) How locked into keeping only 12 bodies are they?  Would Gaston under any 
circumstances OK exceeding $52M or wherever the payroll is and take a minor 
one year luxury tax hit to add another player (or two)? It seems to me that 
spending another $2-4 M could add enough talent and depth to spell a huge 
difference.

CeltsSteve 

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