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Old 08-18-2025, 02:35 PM   #6515
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Well, there was another former Red Sox player who arguably was less athletic and even more pudgy who put up Hall of Fame stats well into his 30s and even 40s.

But I do think his swing is violent and may not age well.
Absolutely, and a far longer list of guys who aged quite poorly.

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The whole "albatross contact" angle just doesn't hold water for me, because salaries are constantly rising. By the time his production decreases, salary levels will have increased so much that average players will be making what he makes.
Doesn't hold water because he plays for your team, correct?

Because a guy doesn't need to make $60 million to have an 'albatross contract'
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