Ryan Zimmerman wants David Wright money, but the Nationals want to pay him Troy Tulowitzki money. I think that’s a pretty gusty request from Zim coming off a season in which his OBA dropped twenty points to an unimpressive .330. Yes, he’s a great defensive third baseman, but Wright is a true star. If Ryan posts a monster year in 2008, he can probably get a better deal from Washington as they would then face a huge arbitration salary increase. At this point, however, I believe Bowden is right to not sign Ryan to a Wright deal. He just hasn’t proved he deserves it.
Some of the contracts handed out recently has pushed the money up and up again. It’s getting ridiculous. No, it’s been ridiculous for a decade and just getting more ridiculous. The money they pay these days is unbelievable. Can you imagine how players from 20 years ago must feel. They were born a little too early is how they must feel.