- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Winter Olympics
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Von Rosenberg signs with Pittsburg
Posted on 8/9/09 at 5:56 pm to Godfather1
Posted on 8/9/09 at 5:56 pm to Godfather1
quote:
But if you can be bought off for $1.2 million (or any price for that matter) don't talk to me how you would have liked to pursue your "lifelong dream".
I'm pretty sure that 99% of people would be willing to forgo their "lifelong dream" for that kind of money.
Most people's number one lifelong dream is to have that kind of money.
Saying the kid "sold out" is pretty harsh in the grander scheme. It's not like he signed for 20k.
0
Posted on 8/9/09 at 5:57 pm to ProjectP2294
quote:
This statement is pretty ridiculous.
You may think so.
To me, for a "lifelong dream", $1.2 million seems a pretty cheap price to sell out for.
Then again, money is the end-all, beat-all for some people. For others, it isn't.
I won't condemn the kid for the choice he made. Every man has to make the best decisions for himself in this life.
But don't go pissing down my back and then tell me it's raining.
This post was edited on 8/9/09 at 6:02 pm
Posted on 8/9/09 at 6:01 pm to Godfather1
quote:
Godfather1
Chill Bro. The "Lifelong Dream" shite was fabricated by fans. The kid liked LSU. He decided not to go to college, like many others. You're hating on the kid. It's the propeganda we had to read that's frustrating.
This post was edited on 8/9/09 at 6:03 pm
Posted on 8/9/09 at 6:01 pm to Godfather1
quote:
Personally, for a "lifelong dream", $1.2 million seems a pretty cheap price to sell out for.
Then again, money is the end-all, beat-all for some people. For others, it isn't.
You say this as if he's doing something wrong by signing with the Pirates and not coming to LSU. It's called life-changing money for a reason. He has to do what is best for him, and being financially set when you're only 17 years old is pretty damn impressive. I wish the kid luck and think he would have made a mistake to pass up that kind of money to come play at LSU. And I don't happen to think that money is the end-all, be-all, but everything is sure as hell easier when you have more of it.
Posted on 8/9/09 at 6:04 pm to BBATiger
quote:
You're hating on the kid.
quote:
I won't condemn the kid for the choice he made. Every man has to make the best decisions for himself in this life.
Posted on 8/9/09 at 6:10 pm to Godfather1
quote:
Godfather1
Posted on 8/9/09 at 6:12 pm to BBATiger
quote:
I can't either, but a lot of retards around here have assured us he wouldn't do this. It's a complete waste of everyone's time. Good for Zach, and good luck.
I think most assumed he wouldn't get that kind of offer. If it was around 900k, he's probably coming to LSU. That is a significant amount of money being turned down.
Posted on 8/9/09 at 6:14 pm to Tiger4Ever
quote:
Tiger4Ever
GFY
Posted on 8/9/09 at 6:16 pm to Godfather1
quote:
GFY
Likewise...you are the one whining about a 17/18 year old's decision not to play college baseball...as if your opinion means two shits.
Posted on 8/9/09 at 6:17 pm to Godfather1
quote:
ut if you can be bought off for $1.2 million (or any price for that matter) don't talk to me how you would have liked to pursue your "lifelong dream". It rings a bit hollow.
Everyone knew that there was a price.
You are focusing on him leaving for 1.2 million rather than him turning down 950k the other day.
Anyone willing to turn down 950k to come play at LSU "loves LSU" as far as I'm concerned.
You come across as a guy who feels personally hurt that the kid isn't coming to LSU.
Posted on 8/9/09 at 6:51 pm to Keys Open Doors
quote:
But he was right at late first round money. It doesn't really matter where a kid is drafted because "signability" determines a player's position more than anything.
Pitt is desperate to get good, young talent into their farm system.
if you are that good, you dont drop to the 6th round.
Posted on 8/9/09 at 7:06 pm to Lester Earl
I wasn't sure if he was a first rounder or not. More like first day. If he hadn't been out publicly stating he wanted to go to LSU, he would have been drafted higher.
Posted on 8/9/09 at 7:29 pm to Lester Earl
quote:
Pitt is desperate to get good, young talent into their farm system.
I don't know why cause all they do with it when it gets to the bigs is deal it away at the deadline
Posted on 8/9/09 at 7:35 pm to Lester Earl
quote:
people said he wouldnt be a 1st rounder with his arm strength, and *GASP* he wasnt
he wasn't a first rounder, yes. but it wasn't his arm, it was his repeated quotations of "i'm going to be a tiger" or his self paid trip to omaha, etc.
Posted on 8/9/09 at 7:50 pm to ddfender
quote:
it was his repeated quotations of "i'm going to be a tiger" or his self paid trip to omaha, etc.
Considering he was drafted before he went to Omaha.
Posted on 8/9/09 at 8:32 pm to moneyg
quote:
You come across as a guy who feels personally hurt that the kid isn't coming to LSU.
Nope. Just initially shocked and a little disappointed that we're not landing a pitcher that I felt was going to be a good one...and was pretty certain was coming.
This program is bigger than one player. For all my bitching, we'll be just fine without young Mr. von Rosenburg.
Posted on 8/9/09 at 8:33 pm to Tiger4Ever
quote:
Likewise...you are the one whining about a 17/18 year old's decision not to play college baseball...as if your opinion means two shits.
Posted on 8/9/09 at 9:37 pm to ProjectP2294
quote:
You say this as if he's doing something wrong by signing with the Pirates and not coming to LSU. It's called life-changing money for a reason. He has to do what is best for him, and being financially set when you're only 17 years old is pretty damn impressive. I wish the kid luck and think he would have made a mistake to pass up that kind of money to come play at LSU. And I don't happen to think that money is the end-all, be-all, but everything is sure as hell easier when you have more of it.
Though $1.2 mil can be "life-changing" at 17, I don't think of it as "being financially set". He will be surprised how fast he can go thru 1.2 mil (house,car,women etc.) Long term earnings are more significant than the signing bonus. That much or more would have been there the next time he was drafted if he was all that and stayed healthy. So go to LSU and buy insurance for your arm!!
Posted on 8/9/09 at 11:01 pm to fab4lsu
quote:
Though $1.2 mil can be "life-changing" at 17, I don't think of it as "being financially set". He will be surprised how fast he can go thru 1.2 mil (house,car,women etc.) Long term earnings are more significant than the signing bonus. That much or more would have been there the next time he was drafted if he was all that and stayed healthy. So go to LSU and buy insurance for your arm!!
Not to be an arse but I make pretty damn good money and dont think I will ever have that much money at my disposal. I dont know how u live but 1.2 with the right investments is financially secure to me
Posted on 8/10/09 at 8:23 am to TheRoarRestoredInBR
the list of good pitchers that chose college baseball over money only never to pan out after college due to injuries, declining skills or whatever...
1. school is now paid for 100%...
2. does he wanna be a chad durbin or chad gaudin?
anyone ciriticizing the kid.... is nucking futs.
1. school is now paid for 100%...
2. does he wanna be a chad durbin or chad gaudin?
anyone ciriticizing the kid.... is nucking futs.
Page 2 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News