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Chron: Vin Baker holds player option for next season

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by drpepper, Apr 20, 2005.

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  1. drpepper

    drpepper Member

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    Chron:Rockets hold team option on Vin Baker for next season

    Sorry if this was already posted, but did anyone else catch this in the chronicle. Rockets hold a 3.85 mill. option for next season. Vin said he'd like to be back, loves it here, yea, I bet!

    In the words of Jay-Z, CD "your a genius".


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    Now to see if we can get out of Ward's and Norris' contract.
    :cool:
     
    #1 drpepper, Apr 20, 2005
  2. Dave2000

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    ummm, its a player option, so its Baker decision if he wants to be a free agent or not, which he will stay cause who wouldnt want to be the 13/14th man and get paid 3.85 mil?

    According to the following site, it also say player option.

    http://www.dfw.net/~patricia/contracts
     
    #2 Dave2000, Apr 20, 2005
  3. Sooner423

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    I'm pretty sure its a player option.
     
    #3 Sooner423, Apr 20, 2005
  4. drpepper

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    ****, think you're right.
     
    #4 drpepper, Apr 20, 2005
  5. SirCharlesFan

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    uh, the article clearly states that it is Baker's option...
     
    #5 SirCharlesFan, Apr 20, 2005
  6. Uprising

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    ummm.....HAR HAR!
     
    #6 Uprising, Apr 20, 2005
  7. smoothie

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    it is a player option....and he will be here next year until he gets his ending contract traded by the deadline.
     
    #7 smoothie, Apr 20, 2005
  8. The Real Shady

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    Baker should option out so he can become a free agent and land a better contract.
     
    #8 The Real Shady, Apr 20, 2005
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    Now again what Knick's GM drinking when handed that contract to baker.
     
    #9 YallMean, Apr 20, 2005
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    Totally. A big man with his calibur in his prime is worth way more than the MLE.

    Vin, if you opt out, I think the Cavs will sign a 6 years $ 52 millions contract with you. They need a big man. Plus, you would love to play with Lebron, right?
     
    #10 DeAleck, Apr 20, 2005
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    Not even Mullen or I. Thomas are crazy to give Baker another contract. Actually i take that back, knowing Isiah I bet he welcomes Baker back with open arms. After all he is a soft PF and fits in with basically every other PF the team has.
     
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    Who wants to bet the Rockets and Baker agree on some sort of a buyout if he agrees not to pick up that option year?
     
    #12 Jeff, Apr 20, 2005
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    I smell hope!!
     
    #13 DrNuegebauer, Apr 21, 2005
  14. francis 4 prez

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    what's in it for baker? i can't imagine he could get more than the minimum anywhere so he'd have to get close to his contract in the buyout just to break even. i'm sure he'd like to get at least 3.85 out of the whole deal since i can't imagine he's expecting much playing time anywhere.

    personally, since it's not my money, i'd rather just hold on to the contract for trade bait around the deadline or even in the offseason if we're lucky.
     
    #14 francis 4 prez, Apr 21, 2005
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    i like how you put that i wouldnt mind paying someone, another person's money (over 3 million$$$) to sit on there ass for 82 games. :p
     
    #15 peleincubus, Apr 21, 2005
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