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Here is an article I found interesting on the whole bell and mathews issue.

Thanks interesting read.

Plus there was this little gem on the side bar. Apparently Brewer is taking the conversion to being a bull pretty seriously with the horns and mooing.
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But, really, it should be Matthews that signs a three-year, $10 million deal with Utah, not Bell. Because Matthews is worth that much. And despite his age, and potential, Matthews is not worth the five-year, $32.5 million dollar contract he signed with Portland. Wesley tries hard, and the deal will pay him up to his prime, but this front-loaded contract just seems an extreme overreaction by a team without a signed-upon personnel boss that was desperate to make a move. Matthews can play in this league, but he's not worth that kind of dough.
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I think that is kind of dumb. You are worth what someone is willing to pay you. Just because EVERYONE isn't willing to pay you that much doesn't change that. Matthews could have got 3y/10M from pretty much anyone. Considering what kind of contracts were handed out I don't think Matthews deal was super ridiculous, maybe a tad higher than market for a guy with one year pro experience, but not a ton. Look at what these guys got Outlaw(7M), Korver(5M), Childress (7M).
 
Good for Wes for making a ton a money. It sucks that he is gone, but he will be much richer in Portland. Unfortunately for him I just don't see him playing as much or developing as much as he would of in Utah. That said I can't feel that sorry for a guy who just got a huge deal with over 9+ Million in his pocket upfront.
 
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I think that is kind of dumb. You are worth what someone is willing to pay you. Just because EVERYONE isn't willing to pay you that much doesn't change that. Matthews could have got 3y/10M from pretty much anyone. Considering what kind of contracts were handed out I don't think Matthews deal was super ridiculous, maybe a tad higher than market for a guy with one year pro experience, but not a ton. Look at what these guys got Outlaw(7M), Korver(5M), Childress (7M).
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The point of his article had a lot to do with the idea that the pay is not what they are worth. Hence the "lose-lose" idea. If you think Portland will look back on his contract and say "wow that was a good deal" THEN its worth it. Just like we say with AK right now - That is a great deal for $17M

Wes is one that I will be sad for him if this ruins his playing (time, system) and will have a hard time rooting against him, but ultimately I'm a Jazz fan first and ultimately it's hard to feel too sorry for a guy getting $32M to play hoop...
 
Chad Feldheimer said:
I think that is kind of dumb. You are worth what someone is willing to pay you. Just because EVERYONE isn't willing to pay you that much doesn't change that. Matthews could have got 3y/10M from pretty much anyone. Considering what kind of contracts were handed out I don't think Matthews deal was super ridiculous, maybe a tad higher than market for a guy with one year pro experience, but not a ton. Look at what these guys got Outlaw(7M), Korver(5M), Childress (7M).
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It doesn't mean those guys aren't overpaid either (Outlaw, Childress especially). Teams are supposed to use good judgment and spend their money wisely, regardless of the market. Overpaying a player just because other teams are doing it isn't a legitimate reason. There are always bargains or decent values out there, they just need to exercise patience (even if that means saving money for future off-seasons).
 
Chad Feldheimer said:
I think that is kind of dumb. You are worth what someone is willing to pay you. Just because EVERYONE isn't willing to pay you that much doesn't change that. Matthews could have got 3y/10M from pretty much anyone. Considering what kind of contracts were handed out I don't think Matthews deal was super ridiculous, maybe a tad higher than market for a guy with one year pro experience, but not a ton. Look at what these guys got Outlaw(7M), Korver(5M), Childress (7M).
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So if somebody is willing to pay 30,000 for a 20 year old pinto it must be worth that. Right? That's basically your point about the players here. Just because somebody is willing to overpay for something does not mean that it is automatically worth what they paid.
 
Chad Feldheimer said:
I think that is kind of dumb. You are worth what someone is willing to pay you. Just because EVERYONE isn't willing to pay you that much doesn't change that. Matthews could have got 3y/10M from pretty much anyone.
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In this case, even goin to the lengths of signin a contract with a player doesn't prove you're actually "willing to pay" him that much. The general consensus in the Portland press seemed to be that Utah would certainly match. What the Jazz DID get for 3yr/10M was Bell. Think about it, eh?
 
After reading PDX forums on the Matthews issue, the one argument I keep reading over and over again is that the deal is good for the Blazers because once the first year is over, he can be easily traded. This is how they are convincing themselves this signing was worth it. Not that he's going to be an instant and valuable contributor, but more that he is somehow, at least, an asset that can be used to get a better player.

I hate this because we would've actually used and valued Wesley's contribution to our team. Good for him getting paid and all......but what a waste.
 
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Wes shouldn't have flapped his gums. Now he's a pariah to the front office unless he mends some fences but he's rich so he doesn't care.
 
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