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bluejays · 07-03-2013, 04:22 PM

I'm with Moon on this one. If you're going to rebuild, you gotta do it right. Fan's understand that if you tell them a reasonable timeframe. I thought Gay played well and with poise the 40 games or whatever he was here for, but if they can tank, get a great pick and get some salary cap space with getting rid of their biggest contracts, I'd support the team. The risk that that type of strategy is that Valanciunas may not develop as planned in such a season. In lieu of that, I'd hope they'd be able to sign some legit veteran centres who can help him along the way. All of a sudden if this deal goes though, and if Fields gets bought out (though there are rumors of it going to Kleiza) nobody is truly safe which is an interesting scenario of possibilities.

07-03-2013, 04:22 PM	#622
bluejays Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario Exp:	I'm with Moon on this one. If you're going to rebuild, you gotta do it right. Fan's understand that if you tell them a reasonable timeframe. I thought Gay played well and with poise the 40 games or whatever he was here for, but if they can tank, get a great pick and get some salary cap space with getting rid of their biggest contracts, I'd support the team. The risk that that type of strategy is that Valanciunas may not develop as planned in such a season. In lieu of that, I'd hope they'd be able to sign some legit veteran centres who can help him along the way. All of a sudden if this deal goes though, and if Fields gets bought out (though there are rumors of it going to Kleiza) nobody is truly safe which is an interesting scenario of possibilities.