Re: [Celtics' Stuff ] Blount gets more than minimum. Passed on higher offers....

[Celtic4Hire@xxxxxxx]

Mark really did make the sacrifice. He lost out on 500 thousand in a one year 
deal but did get a two year deal. However, Ainge only went up a couple of 
hundred thousand from the minimum. Although the owner have to pay a total of 1.5 
million in luxury taxes over two years, conceivably, it is hard to feel sorry 
for them. They still have to field a team with 12 players....

Still wondering why we haven't seen Cooke. He either has really ticked 
someone off or they really like him. Surprising that he doesn't get a mention in the 
papers when they made the big hype about him prior to the games. Ray, get on 
it.....

DJessen33

<< Yesterday, the Celtics re-signed Blount to a two-year deal worth  
 approximately $2 million with a player option the second year. The  
 7-foot center received several offers starting at the $1.5 million  
 exception, but he felt most comfortable remaining in Boston. >>