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Blue's Rantings Archive - 2010
Manning and the Hospital "Controversy"
This whole thing has had me brewing since Monday and just
seems to be getting bigger, for reasons I don't understand.
For those not familiar, the Giants have worked with Saint Vincent's hospital
for years and Eli had an endorsement deal with them. He decided, because the
hospital is having some financial hard times right now, to RELEASE THEM from
the final $500,000 they owe him even though he is STILL GOING TO WORK FOR
THEM FOR FREE.
I dunno about anyone else, but, that sounds like a seriously awesome thing
for him to do. Well, he got blasted on WFAN and The Post for taking ANY
money from them, even though at the time the hospital was doing ok. OK
enough to offer him an endorsement deal, which was their decision.
Are the FAN and The Post fucking kidding me? How about, instead of being a
bunch of self-righteous assholes who, like any media outlet, take
advertising money without asking "Well, are you sure? Because if you don't
really have the money, we'll just run your ads for free.", they just turn
around and say "Wow, that was really nice of Manning. How often do you see
high-profile athletes refusing to take money for an endorsement
deal?"
Both the FAN and The Post sicken me.
Questions About No CBA in 2010 And The Effects?
Then go HERE.
Should answer most questions on what the new rules are
in regards to free agency and other matters most of us will be asking about
this offseason.
Antonio Pierce Released
February 11, 2010
Today the Giants released veteran linebacker, and team
leader, Antonio Pierce. As most of you know, he missed the final 7 games of
last season, being placed on IR, after having surgery to correct a herniated
disc in his neck. He had one year left on his contract. I guess the Giants
didn't feel like coughing up the 4.75M remaining on his contract for 2010
with so many negative variables swirling around.
Good luck in your future endeavors, A.P., and thank you
for your leadership and work while you were with us. You'll be missed.
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