tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450745303548734819.post5921067314815131262..comments2023-09-13T21:13:16.144-04:00Comments on Dino Nation Blog: A 50 Million Dollar Pizza...NO THANKSAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04949252276261906672noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450745303548734819.post-532545539304483392009-07-05T09:40:42.955-04:002009-07-05T09:40:42.955-04:00That seems a bit simple and scary to think the Rap...That seems a bit simple and scary to think the Raps would pay 14 million to 35 year old Hedo.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04949252276261906672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450745303548734819.post-85552862182806373672009-07-04T21:07:50.793-04:002009-07-04T21:07:50.793-04:00I wonder if his contract is something like this.
1...I wonder if his contract is something like this.<br />1-10Mil<br />2-11Mil<br />3-12Mil<br />4-13Mil<br />5-14Mil<br /><br />It all adds up to 60 that way.homer-griffinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450745303548734819.post-16271902988520596832009-07-04T19:31:57.280-04:002009-07-04T19:31:57.280-04:00Yup..I have the sites as well for CBA but have bee...Yup..I have the sites as well for CBA but have been to busy to look it up. But it does appear that the MLE is dead as well as I had stated above. I really would like to join this Pizza party but I can't avoid looking at the bigger picture of this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04949252276261906672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450745303548734819.post-76489416058905315642009-07-04T19:28:48.518-04:002009-07-04T19:28:48.518-04:00Doug Smith says the Raps will have to give up both...Doug Smith says the Raps will have to give up both the MLE and bi-annual exception. TSN was reporting the Raps still have the MLE. After a little digging in the CBA, it looks like the Raps will have to renounce the MLE to get this deal done at between $50m and $57m and renounce both the MLE and bi-annual at $60m. Depends on how Hedo's contract is structured as well.<br />Only hope of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450745303548734819.post-70510917408268144532009-07-04T19:06:47.982-04:002009-07-04T19:06:47.982-04:00I must correct myself it would appear the MLE is n...I must correct myself it would appear the MLE is not possible as well as part of this trade. This is a move that could be great in short term but the bench will be a joke unless more change happens. As for the Euro Look of this team never have been a fan of that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04949252276261906672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450745303548734819.post-54554038648904494832009-07-04T18:02:54.809-04:002009-07-04T18:02:54.809-04:00I like the guy... he is a hard ass, something the ...I like the guy... he is a hard ass, something the Raps dont have. Marion, not worth the money... I'll take the Turk any time... I like the Euro look of the team...The Captainhttp://www.tosports.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450745303548734819.post-55048892580306352492009-07-04T16:40:44.913-04:002009-07-04T16:40:44.913-04:00I didn't know we still had the MLEI didn't know we still had the MLEhomer-griffinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450745303548734819.post-30129240943826444232009-07-04T15:23:28.818-04:002009-07-04T15:23:28.818-04:00I wish I could take credit for this, but credit is...I wish I could take credit for this, but credit is due to @RapsFan (Twitter ID)<br />“If for no other reason then the message it sends (that the Raptors mean business), the Hedu signing is a good one.”<br /><br />We signed the top (or 2nd to Gordon) free agent and the NBA is looking at us with a bit more respect. Announces we’re serious about winning, keeping Bosh etc. The players (via Twitter) Tom Listonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848179340644089138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450745303548734819.post-32362825587918113742009-07-04T08:16:04.229-04:002009-07-04T08:16:04.229-04:00I should have said "Plus we have an extra big...I should have said "Plus we have an extra big to TRADE TO GET SOMEONE at the 2 spot."Tom Listonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848179340644089138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450745303548734819.post-10001748391241338892009-07-04T07:57:12.040-04:002009-07-04T07:57:12.040-04:00Good read! In a way it seems like the basketball ...Good read! In a way it seems like the basketball gods answered your prayers from yesterday. The biggest free agent of the year just chose the Raps.NCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450745303548734819.post-37164695934440281422009-07-04T06:24:29.351-04:002009-07-04T06:24:29.351-04:00Mike - "This deal would leave the team with m...Mike - "This deal would leave the team with minimal depth at virtually every position."<br />It does - but perhaps not as bad as you may think. In this economy you may pick up more reasonable players to fill out the bench. Plus we have an extra big at the 2 spot. <br /><br />I'll wait until all the roster moves are complete before deciding on this deal. Say, for argument's Tom Listonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848179340644089138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450745303548734819.post-11107459619939741312009-07-04T02:42:12.971-04:002009-07-04T02:42:12.971-04:00Hey,
The Raps never offered Joey a contract so un...Hey,<br /><br />The Raps never offered Joey a contract so unless he's coming back under the veteran's minimum exemption (assuming the team would take him), Joey's not coming back under any scenario. And as much as I like Shawn's abilities, and I'd keep him (for less than Hedo) - He has his flaws and he won't help BC sell season tickets this year.<br /><br />Raps still Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450745303548734819.post-31461987668425622232009-07-04T02:07:31.525-04:002009-07-04T02:07:31.525-04:00No worries Kevin, Raps still have the MLE and bi-a...No worries Kevin, Raps still have the MLE and bi-annual exemptions to work with. Check out the NBA players association site for the CBA on-line.<br /><br />Steve<br />HamiltonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450745303548734819.post-58157772363644503842009-07-04T01:43:42.512-04:002009-07-04T01:43:42.512-04:00James i gotta say that i think he is gunna be a gr...James i gotta say that i think he is gunna be a great fit. He can run an offense. ALthough he is overpaid i am happier long and short term with this deal than J.O. last year so i say good luck to hedo and colangelo.<br />We got some cold turkey.<br /><br />jakey brew.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450745303548734819.post-36196032849201015382009-07-04T00:58:25.996-04:002009-07-04T00:58:25.996-04:00To Comment #2 (Please Leave Names) make me a deal ...To Comment #2 (Please Leave Names) make me a deal you come back to this blog and tell me how excited you are then.<br /><br />As for Derozan and D. Justin Walsh who has interviewed him several times tells me that Demar is all about play D. He really takes pride in it. As proof Justin offered the Job he did on James Harden. He basically shut him down. If there is anything I am confident in Demar Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04949252276261906672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450745303548734819.post-71152935135966836392009-07-04T00:51:17.381-04:002009-07-04T00:51:17.381-04:00Good article; I agree with many of your points.
T...Good article; I agree with many of your points.<br /><br />This deal would leave the team with minimal depth at virtually every position. What happens when Bosh and Calderon take their annual trips to the DL? <br /><br />The starting 5 of Calderon, DeRozan, Turkoglu, Bargnani and Bosh would be great in a video game.. maybe.. But Turkoglu likes having the ball in his hands in the half court. I Mikehttp://www.mikedwberg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450745303548734819.post-89541813707016849922009-07-04T00:47:42.736-04:002009-07-04T00:47:42.736-04:00This is a deal that needed to be done. He is wort...This is a deal that needed to be done. He is worth the money. Finally we have someone who can create a shot and close a big game from the perimeter.<br />Get used to it guys the perenial athlete isn't attracted to Toronto when the team isn't a contendor. BC needs to make moves for Bosh, fans ect. This is a good fit. <br />Marion, Joey, Parker is just stagnant. Atleast this brings usAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2450745303548734819.post-37835808546305638912009-07-04T00:29:32.059-04:002009-07-04T00:29:32.059-04:00You're absolutely right. In the short term, th...You're absolutely right. In the short term, this is a great deal. The Raptor have a VERY solid lineup..Calderon, DeRozan, Turkoglu, Bargnani and Bosh..damn thats good.<br /><br />But in the long term, it hurts. When he's 35, we'll still be paying his ass $11 million.<br /><br />I'm PRAYING we still have our MLE money. Bringing in Kleiza would be great.Kevin Hookerhttp://thesalamiandcheese.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com