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REDREAD · 01-14-2008, 09:08 AM

Phillips would be crazy to sign a multiyear deal, unless it was pretty favorable (big payouts in the 3rd and 4th year).

The way the market is going, it's smart for a player to wait as long as possible before commiting. It seems as if every signing drives up the "comparables".

On the other hand, the Reds have to be a bit cautious with Phillilps as well. Felipe Lopez had a monster year with the bat and then disappeared. Both arrived with a reputation, but then blossomed with the Reds. So, from the Reds point of view, it's a risk as well to sign Phillips long term.

I see Phillps and Belisle signing one year deals.

01-14-2008, 09:08 AM	#7
REDREAD Where's my chair? Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 19,781	Re: Reds Arbitration Players Phillips would be crazy to sign a multiyear deal, unless it was pretty favorable (big payouts in the 3rd and 4th year). The way the market is going, it's smart for a player to wait as long as possible before commiting. It seems as if every signing drives up the "comparables". On the other hand, the Reds have to be a bit cautious with Phillilps as well. Felipe Lopez had a monster year with the bat and then disappeared. Both arrived with a reputation, but then blossomed with the Reds. So, from the Reds point of view, it's a risk as well to sign Phillips long term. I see Phillps and Belisle signing one year deals. __________________ Thank you Walt and Bob for going for it in 2012 AND 2013! Nov. 13, 2007: One of the greatest days in Reds history: John Allen gets the boot!