[Signing] Backes to Boston (5 yrs, $6 mil)

[Monahan For Mayor]

One of the worst contracts of yesterday. Horrible term for a guy who has already begun to slow down.

[nik-]

I actually think this is the worst one yesterday.

[Sylvanfan]

1 more year and 1.5 million more than Brouwer for a guy who's one year older and can play center. I'm not so convinced that this is epically terrible as some suggest. Backes has been far more productive in his career too. I think Brouwers contract is as risky or worse.

[Monahan For Mayor]

Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

1 more year and 1.5 million more than Brouwer for a guy who's one year older and can play center. I'm not so convinced that this is epically terrible as some suggest. Backes has been far more productive in his career too. I think Brouwers contract is as risky or worse.

Brouwer hasn't begun to slow down. Backes has begun his descent.