I hate Candied Yams too

[John Lyell]

I would take Jones over Olowokandi. Kandiman has always been a big slow dog.
   
  John
  
Kim Malo <kmalo17 at verizon.net> wrote:
  At 03:05 PM 10/4/2006, JB wrote:

>On Oct 4, 2006, at 2:48 PM, Eric Albert wrote:
>
> >
> > But that's the key point, right? I saw *no* fire last year, not
> > any, and his whole history is one of nonflammability. Why
> > should we have any expectation that he could turn around
> > such a basic personality trait? Desperate hope is not a
> > strategy.
> >
> > -- Eric
>**********
>
> We're looking for a third string center, who can fill in, 
> in a pinch
>and protect us against injuries.
> If it's between he and Jones, I'd take the risk and if it doesn't
>work, you can get a "Jones" later.
> His cost: $650,000 is exactly the same as would be for Jones. The
>league pays the difference between a rookie's minimum and a veteran's
>minimum.

Nope. Veteran's minimum is on a sliding scale based upon experience. 
Kandiman has 8 years, minimum for 2006-7 per Larry Coon's salary cap 
FAQ is $1,065,918

http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm#11
Kim

> What's to lose? It's a poor risk perhaps, but not a bad gamble,
>considering the stakes.
> JB
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