Comments on: It’s Only a Day Away http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Sun, 19 May 2013 22:08:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Greg G http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/#comment-152090 Greg G Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:44:24 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=45570#comment-152090 Cliff should have an hourlong special on ESPN where he makes his decision. I think he will choose the Yanks in the end. In NY he will have more chances to win. The tax money will be offset by Playoff shares for the next 5-7 years. (Depending on how long the Yanks can continue to field a playoff team) The Yanks going forward will eat large contracts like cookies if necessary. Lee's included. Win now baby! Cliff should have an hourlong special on ESPN where he makes his decision. I think he will choose the Yanks in the end.

In NY he will have more chances to win. The tax money will be offset by Playoff shares for the next 5-7 years. (Depending on how long the Yanks can continue to field a playoff team) The Yanks going forward will eat large contracts like cookies if necessary. Lee’s included. Win now baby!

]]> By: JeremyM http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/#comment-152089 JeremyM Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:40:41 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=45570#comment-152089 It's just too bad that Pete Rock and CL Smooth only put together two full albums, an EP, and a handful of other songs. They were perfect together. And I don't think I ever want to hear about Cliff Lee and taxes ever again..... It’s just too bad that Pete Rock and CL Smooth only put together two full albums, an EP, and a handful of other songs. They were perfect together.

And I don’t think I ever want to hear about Cliff Lee and taxes ever again…..

]]> By: OldYanksFan http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/#comment-152088 OldYanksFan Mon, 13 Dec 2010 03:00:18 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=45570#comment-152088 An important read: http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12568 An important read:
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12568

]]> By: RIYank http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/#comment-152087 RIYank Sun, 12 Dec 2010 22:31:35 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=45570#comment-152087 This football game (at Soldiers Field) isn't exciting, but it's impressive. Since late Thanksgiving afternoon, the Patriots have outscored opponents 100-3 (as of late second quarter of the Bears game). This football game (at Soldiers Field) isn’t exciting, but it’s impressive.
Since late Thanksgiving afternoon, the Patriots have outscored opponents 100-3 (as of late second quarter of the Bears game).

]]> By: rbj http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/#comment-152086 rbj Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:17:50 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=45570#comment-152086 [19] Thanks. Didn't realize it would be that low. [19] Thanks. Didn’t realize it would be that low.

]]> By: Raf http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/#comment-152085 Raf Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:25:46 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=45570#comment-152085 [23] The point was to sign a starting pitcher, as has been the case since free agency started. They were also interested in Gil Meche and Ted Lily as well. They already had signed Mussina, and had Pavano, Johnson and Wang in the rotation. They were in on Matsuzaka and were outbid. They were in on Igawa and won the bid. It isn't a panic move any more than the other free agents they've signed over the years. [23] The point was to sign a starting pitcher, as has been the case since free agency started. They were also interested in Gil Meche and Ted Lily as well. They already had signed Mussina, and had Pavano, Johnson and Wang in the rotation. They were in on Matsuzaka and were outbid. They were in on Igawa and won the bid. It isn’t a panic move any more than the other free agents they’ve signed over the years.

]]> By: thelarmis http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/#comment-152084 thelarmis Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:11:09 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=45570#comment-152084 [23] i agree it was <i>definitely</i> a direct response to the dice-klay deal. at first, we all kinda liked him here, called him "Quest". then he, you know, actually pitched... [23] i agree it was definitely a direct response to the dice-klay deal. at first, we all kinda liked him here, called him “Quest”. then he, you know, actually pitched…

]]> By: Mattpat11 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/#comment-152083 Mattpat11 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:04:42 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=45570#comment-152083 [14] Then I have no idea what the hell the point of that was if not a response to Matsuzaka. [14] Then I have no idea what the hell the point of that was if not a response to Matsuzaka.

]]> By: Raf http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/#comment-152082 Raf Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:55:23 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=45570#comment-152082 [20] *is that much of a selling point...* [20] *is that much of a selling point…*

]]> By: Raf http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/#comment-152081 Raf Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:53:59 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=45570#comment-152081 [17,19] Ah, there ya go... Thanks. [17,19] Ah, there ya go… Thanks.

]]> By: Raf http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/#comment-152080 Raf Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:52:46 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=45570#comment-152080 [16] Whatever difference in pay could be made up with endorsements (he can hawk Subway sammiches with CC), and given that free agents in general haven't flocked to the Rangers/Astros, I don't think that having no income tax isn't that much of a selling point to players. Having said that, I'm not sure as to how it would work out (taxwise) if the Lee's are residing in AR, playing 81 games in TX, and the other 81 games on the road. [16] Whatever difference in pay could be made up with endorsements (he can hawk Subway sammiches with CC), and given that free agents in general haven’t flocked to the Rangers/Astros, I don’t think that having no income tax isn’t that much of a selling point to players.

Having said that, I’m not sure as to how it would work out (taxwise) if the Lee’s are residing in AR, playing 81 games in TX, and the other 81 games on the road.

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/#comment-152079 The Hawk Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:50:12 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=45570#comment-152079 Here tis: "The idea that the money can be made up via decreased taxes in Texas doesn't appear to have much merit. Beyond the fact that Lee is an Arkansas resident, he'd only be responsible for New York taxes for the 81 home dates each year. Over the course of a seven-year contract, the tax differential would be expected to be no more than $1 to $2 million" http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/jon_heyman/12/10/cliff.lee/index.html#ixzz17veBYiwe Here tis: “The idea that the money can be made up via decreased taxes in Texas doesn’t appear to have much merit. Beyond the fact that Lee is an Arkansas resident, he’d only be responsible for New York taxes for the 81 home dates each year. Over the course of a seven-year contract, the tax differential would be expected to be no more than $1 to $2 million”

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/jon_heyman/12/10/cliff.lee/index.html#ixzz17veBYiwe

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/#comment-152078 The Hawk Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:49:03 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=45570#comment-152078 [8] That rings true. [8] That rings true.

]]> By: The Hawk http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/#comment-152077 The Hawk Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:47:35 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=45570#comment-152077 There was an article today about the tax thing, I forget where, and the guy said the taxes would really only be about one or two million more in NY, due to Lee living in Arkansas and only getting taxed on home games. There was an article today about the tax thing, I forget where, and the guy said the taxes would really only be about one or two million more in NY, due to Lee living in Arkansas and only getting taxed on home games.

]]> By: rbj http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/#comment-152076 rbj Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:44:13 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=45570#comment-152076 [15] Just that if you want the same take home pay, Yankees have to offer much more money. And it seems the Lees live in Arkansas, dunno if that state & locality have income taxes. [15] Just that if you want the same take home pay, Yankees have to offer much more money. And it seems the Lees live in Arkansas, dunno if that state & locality have income taxes.

]]> By: Raf http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/#comment-152075 Raf Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:39:50 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=45570#comment-152075 [6] If taxes are the reason Lee signs with Texas, he needs to fire his accountant. [6] If taxes are the reason Lee signs with Texas, he needs to fire his accountant.

]]> By: Raf http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/#comment-152074 Raf Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:35:59 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=45570#comment-152074 [11] Kei Igawa wasn't a panic move, not even close. [11] Kei Igawa wasn’t a panic move, not even close.

]]> By: thelarmis http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/#comment-152073 thelarmis Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:29:59 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=45570#comment-152073 clifton might also rather pitch against the AL West more often, than the East. that could be a factor, along with the locale and city/state tax. it's "snowing" here in atlanta. so few flakes, i can actually count them. pretty much on one hand. this should cause sufficient panic throughout the metro area... clifton might also rather pitch against the AL West more often, than the East. that could be a factor, along with the locale and city/state tax.

it’s “snowing” here in atlanta. so few flakes, i can actually count them. pretty much on one hand. this should cause sufficient panic throughout the metro area…

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/#comment-152072 monkeypants Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:26:40 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=45570#comment-152072 10) i bet that is exactly his line of thinking at this juncture. 10) i bet that is exactly his line of thinking at this juncture.

]]> By: Mattpat11 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/12/its-only-a-day-away/#comment-152071 Mattpat11 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:23:05 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=45570#comment-152071 [9] Kei Igawa. [9] Kei Igawa.

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