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Sainters7 · 01-22-2009, 11:27 AM

^^^
Exactly. Its frustrating, but I dont really blame him. Actually in a way you have to admire his dedication to his team after signing him to a big contract. Remember, Miikka Kiprusoff did the same thing for us in the 2006 Olympics(although part of me thinks he's just lazy and wanted the extended break). He royally p***** off alot of people in Finland for that, but I don't think any of us had a problem with it.

Still though, from a Canadian fan's point of view it is frustrating. If we just had some rinky-dink team headlined by Stubby Clapp then I'd understand, because he'd just be needlessly risking his career. But we've actually got a roster that could make some noise, I'd have loved to see what we could do if we had full access to that pitching rotation. Even from a pitcher's standpoint, I'd love to get the opportunity to work with arguably the game's best(and most athletic) catcher in Russ Martin.

01-22-2009, 11:27 AM	#20
Sainters7 Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: back in the 403 Exp:	^^^ Exactly. Its frustrating, but I dont really blame him. Actually in a way you have to admire his dedication to his team after signing him to a big contract. Remember, Miikka Kiprusoff did the same thing for us in the 2006 Olympics(although part of me thinks he's just lazy and wanted the extended break). He royally p***** off alot of people in Finland for that, but I don't think any of us had a problem with it. Still though, from a Canadian fan's point of view it is frustrating. If we just had some rinky-dink team headlined by Stubby Clapp then I'd understand, because he'd just be needlessly risking his career. But we've actually got a roster that could make some noise, I'd have loved to see what we could do if we had full access to that pitching rotation. Even from a pitcher's standpoint, I'd love to get the opportunity to work with arguably the game's best(and most athletic) catcher in Russ Martin. Last edited by Sainters7; 01-22-2009 at 11:30 AM.