If your reaction to the Terrell Suggs contract is “I can’t believe how much money he got considering he’s not even the best player at his position”; I fully understand where you’re coming from. While Suggs clearly received his market value, that value does seem to be a bit pricey. I’d rather him get that value wearing purple and black than in San Diego’s baby blue however.
If your reaction to the Terrell Suggs contract is “athletes make too much money”, I think you are probably better off not being a sports fan.
This is the way things work. The guys get what the market dictates. As a fan, you’ll probably have to adapt to it.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say……
Best of Wednesday’s WNST Blogs:
Luke Jones says Suggs can report to Training Camp on time after signing extension
Drew Forrester says Adam Jones ‘gets it’
Rex Snider doesn’t think fans ‘jealous’ of Suggs’ contract
Jason Jubb remembers Earl Weaver’s last game
Ed Frankovic says Caps to open ’09-’10 season at Bruins
Drew Forrester says Bassler won Maryland Open
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Jones 1st half MVP
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says ‘MacPhail’s rebuilding plan seems to be working’
The Sun gives highest midseason praise to Bergesen, Scott
The AP says Jones got plenty of text messages after All-Star game performance
Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says MacPhail has decisions to make regarding Sherrill, Baez, Mora, Huff
Carroll County Times’ Jeff Yelton includes Brooks, Cal, Palmer on all-time Orioles All-Star team
Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says Bergesen building on Rookie of the Year credentials
USA Today’s Paul White says Huff ‘best power bat’ amongst players on trading block
CBS Sports gives Birds ‘C’ for first half of season
ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick says Sherrill, Baez, Huff will all be names thrown around in upcoming trade discussion
ORIOLES MINOR LEAGUES:
Baysox Official Site says Miguel Abreu named MVP of Eastern League All-Star Game
Frederick Keys Official Site says Zagone, Eddie Gamboa combined to shut down Kinston
Delmarva Shorebirds Official Site says Ryan O’Shea winner as Shorebirds topped Lexington
Aberdeen Ironbirds Official Site says Kenny Moreland loser as Ironbirds fell to Lowell
Bluefield Orioles Official Site says Jesse Beal loser as Bluefield fell to Bristol
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Tides’ Jim Miller gave up one run on one hit in 1/3 inning in AAA All-Star Game
NBC Sports’ Aaron Gleeman says Tillman could be ‘sleeper’ in 2nd half of season
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Ravens make Suggs highest paid LB of all time with new deal
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Harbaugh has been texting Mason, plans to meet with him soon
The Official Site says Newsome thinks Suggs deal ‘consistent’ with other contracts Ravens have given their Pro Bowl talent
The Official Site says Suggs ‘would love to’ have Mason back with Ravens
The AP’s Frederic Frommer says Foxworth amongst NFL players who spent day lobbying at Capitol for Union support
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Suggs’ deal worth $63 million over 6 years
The Sun’s Ken Murray says former Skins GM Casserly thinks Suggs signing part of proof Ravens are ‘model organization’
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Suggs deal ‘smart’ move for Ravens
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says team source thinks Mason’s retirement may have to do with ‘family situation’
The Sun’s Ken Murray says Suggs needs to ‘deliver’ after breaking bank
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Suggs gets $33 million in bonuses
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says most free agent WR’s haven’t heard from Ravens
The AP says Suggs believes ‘best years ahead of (him)’
The AP says McNair’s widow files motion to oversee his estate because no will exists
CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco says Reed top safety in NFL
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Ravens continue to invest defensively, which is crucial in AFC North
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Ravens not ‘fully convinced’ Mason retiring
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Steelers’ Harrison voted ‘tougher’ than Ray Lewis
ESPN.com’s James Walker says with Suggs deal done, Ravens can turn attention to WR
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Diamondback’s Greg Schimmel says DB’s Anthony Wiseman, Nolan Carroll, Jamari McCullough, Terrell Skinner will provide Terps ‘veteran leadership’
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Turner, Carroll to attend ACC Media Day
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says Torrey Smith, Ronnie Tyler amongst WR unit that is 2nd best in ACC
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says Terps amongst 6 teams who have offered junior DeMatha OL Kouandijo (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says prospect Josh Furman had ‘great bond’ with Terps coaching staff (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Big Ten/ACC Challenge showdown with Indiana to be shown on ESPN2
The Sun says Terps, Hoosiers to tip at 7:30
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says ESPN2 treatment better than ESPNU last year
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Burney’s career in jeopardy due to string of injuries
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says return vs. Clemson last year was particularly important to Burney
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says prospect Mychal Parker ‘still lists Terps as favorite’ (must subscribe)
Turtle Sports Report’s John Talty says ’11 prospect Quinn Cook wants Maryland offer (must subscribe)
TOWSON LACROSSE:
The Official Site says Randall Cooper awarded post-graduate scholarship
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says safety Kwesi Mitchell ‘most looking forward to’ Ohio State game
Go Mids’ Adam Nettina checks in with FB Alex Teich (must subscribe)
BALTIMORE COLTS:
The Sun says former DB Nelson Munsey passed away at 61 from heart disease
SWIMMING:
Sporting News’ Dan Shanoff says Phelps won 5 ESPY awards
HORSE RACING:
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-As far as my own personal Orioles report card; I’d give my highest praise to Luke Scott, Brad Bergesen, and Adam Jones; who all deserve A’s in my mind. George Sherrill would get an A-, and that would be the extent of my high grades.
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G
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