harrycoyster Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 1 hour ago, BearcatSA said: I'm not convinced Robbo or the management have very sound Moneyball strategies. I'm boldly predicting right now that we'll see some significant non-injury related player moves in the summer window. If we keep Parker I think we're a playoff team. Don't see that many teams in the West that I'm afraid will outplay us at home. Would be a different story if we were in the East. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycoyster Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 ESPN FC reporting that the Impact are the favorites to land Parker from the Caps.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 12 minutes ago, harrycoyster said: ESPN FC reporting that the Impact are the favorites to land Parker from the Caps.... Are you serious????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycoyster Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 1 minute ago, CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE said: Are you serious????? Yup. Said just now on national American TV. Kristian Dyer reported it earlier in the day apparently: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 26 minutes ago, harrycoyster said: Yup. Said just now on national American TV. Kristian Dyer reported it earlier in the day apparently: I was going to say one single word, but instead will write a whole sentence, with subordinate clauses even, just to calm down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 24 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: I was going to say one single word, but instead will write a whole sentence, with subordinate clauses even, just to calm down. But who on DC or the Impact is a Justin Meram like player? And does this mean that Edgar looks close to signing? I see he played the other night, but not Doneil. I am just going to keep typing until I calm down too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycoyster Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Just now, The Beaver said: But who on DC or the Impact is a Justin Meram like player? And does this mean that Edgar looks close to signing? I see he played the other night, but not Doneil. We aren't looking for a player, but 1.2 million in TAM...which is what Meram went for. There isn't a nonDP player on DC or Montreal I'd trade for Parker. If we trade away Parker there's no way we don't go out and get a DP/highTAM CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Solid pick up for Montreal. Shocker for Whitecaps. Feel he and Ousted could both bite us in the arse this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 1 hour ago, The Beaver said: But who on DC or the Impact is a Justin Meram like player? And does this mean that Edgar looks close to signing? I see he played the other night, but not Doneil. I am just going to keep typing until I calm down too. Henry was nursing a hammie strain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saladroit Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Madness that he turned down an offer like this, if true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 3 hours ago, harrycoyster said: We aren't looking for a player, but 1.2 million in TAM...which is what Meram went for. There isn't a nonDP player on DC or Montreal I'd trade for Parker. If we trade away Parker there's no way we don't go out and get a DP/highTAM CB. Ah, that makes sense. Misread the earlier post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 1 hour ago, saladroit said: Madness that he turned down an offer like this, if true. I really like Parker, but I am not convinced he should expect such money yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I don't think he's worth the terms he has supposedly turned down but I'd be more inclined to move him if the club had a clear number three CB waiting in wings. But as I mentioned in an earlier post, I'm uneasy about the current replacements. 4 hours ago, harrycoyster said: If we trade away Parker there's no way we don't go out and get a DP/highTAM CB. At first, it seems like a lateral move but perhaps the significant increase in TAM Garber bucks makes that better on the salary cap then paying Parker a big cap hit contract, unless you are prepared to DP him. Going out to get such a player as a replacement adds one more continuity issue to a club with a significant number of new faces, regardless of the new guy's pedigree. Is it going to be worth it for this particular season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Narcotic Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Parker is not worth that kind of money, full stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Trading for over a 1M in TAM is only worthwhile if you're actually ready to spend the money you're allowed to. Are they going to open the purse strings? Maybe trade some/most of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Just now, jpg75 said: Trading for over a 1M in TAM is only worthwhile if you're actually ready to spend the money you're allowed to. Are they going to open the purse strings? Maybe trade some/most of it? Or blow it on poor acquistions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I hope this results in Edgar signing back on. Him, Henry and Waston would be adequate if the two Canadians were not dealing with injuries and Kendell was not going to the World Cup with Costa Rica... Not looking great on the backline without Parker I am afraid. The only consolation I can give Caps fans is that Seattle just lost 2-1 to Santa Tecla. It's not much, but at least it makes me happy to see them lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 1 hour ago, jpg75 said: Trading for over a 1M in TAM is only worthwhile if you're actually ready to spend the money you're allowed to. Are they going to open the purse strings? Well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Ughh, I guess I missed this when it came out. Still doesnt make much sense. https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/02/21/stejskal-tim-parker-requested-trade-vancouver-over-contract-dispute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beaver Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 48 minutes ago, Bison44 said: Ughh, I guess I missed this when it came out. Still doesnt make much sense. https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/02/21/stejskal-tim-parker-requested-trade-vancouver-over-contract-dispute He's looking for more than 500K?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Those numbers are high if true. For one, because Waston makes 350k. So that would put him on the same level, when Waston is more experienced, plays for a WC team, and is and has been the "leader" of the defense and team captain. If you pay Parker 1.35 over three years, you have to raise Waston's salary too (EDIT, just read he signed an extension last week). Which may not be a bad thing. I am impressed by the Whitecaps if they really offered him that kind of money, I take back what I said about them. Good for them. If he still wants to leave after that offer, then yes, you can let him go with a clearer conscience. But I would much prefer them both, because they are two of the most important pieces on the team and the continuity would be excellent all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I would think there are literally hundreds of better CBs in the world ready to play here for $450k+ US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 1 hour ago, youllneverwalkalone said: I would think there are literally hundreds of better CBs in the world ready to play here for $450k+ US. The Impact need another CB and I would be happy if we traded for him but not if the salary numbers demanded in the article are correct. For those numbers we could get someone better on the open market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 28 minutes ago, Grizzly said: The Impact need another CB and I would be happy if we traded for him but not if the salary numbers demanded in the article are correct. For those numbers we could get someone better on the open market And in doing so not having to give up any assets to acquire the player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 42 minutes ago, Grizzly said: The Impact need another CB and I would be happy if we traded for him but not if the salary numbers demanded in the article are correct. For those numbers we could get someone better on the open market I thought they were gonna go after Manjrekar James, no?.... So went the rumours anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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