I heard that the lead ground crew guy can really spin it. I say we keep him on a 6 year contract.

6'6" 348 and threw for 2,257 in 8th grade. Was a team captain to boot. This is a LOCK!

this is my list as well

maybe keep Pinter if he is dirt cheap as a backup

wouldn't keep Kelly even if he doesn't retire

really curious what kind of personal matter keeps a guy out 6 weeks. that seems unheard of

My hunch says he told Chris Ballard he was a piece of shit and wouldn't play for him any longer.

Since then Ballard has been working on re-doing his contract to give him more guaranteed money next year.

Don't think the June 1 deadline is correct. At least per OTC which shows he's $3M in dead money and $16.75M savings whether he's released before or after June 1. But either way he hasn't been able to stay healthy, so unless he's willing to take a bit paycut it's time to move on. And w/ whatever he has going on off the field he may just hang it up anyway.

My guess is that an immediate family member(s) has some serious health problems going on.

Something else to consider is both Raimann and Pierce are eligible for extensions. Guessing we'd want to at least get Raimann signed for long term.

he isn't a fucking doctor

Not sure what that has to do w/ anything related to my comment. Say his wife is terminally ill and he has to be home full time to take care of her and their kids. He can't be expected to be in the facility all day 5-6 days a week.