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From: ryan@fremen.DEC (DTN 264-8280 MK01-2/E25)
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Subject: Re: Gibson for Sale
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Date: Thu, 12-Dec-85 09:51:15 EST
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Posted: Thu Dec 12 09:51:15 1985
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---------------------Reply to mail dated 10-DEC-1985 18:01---------------------

>         Why isn't anyone but the Tigers trying to sign Kirk Gibson?

>     My question is this: Is there a drug rumor following Gibby around
>     and scaring off potential buyers?

I doubt it - Gibson just doesn't seem the type. It's mainly a matter of his
wanting a long-term contract - the owners seem to have a silent
understanding that three years will be the maximum they will offer from now
on. Actually, it's kind of a shame that the new "fiscal sanity" is starting
with Gibson - he's one of the very few players (maybe throw in Gooden and
Henderson) that's actually worth a megabuck long-term contract.

Speaking of megabuck contracts, Wade Boggs wants $2 mil a year for three
years plus $200 grand a year for life after retirement. This, of course,
immediately started the trade rumors flying. I think Boggs and Gedman are
the only two Red Sox I would object to being traded, but I don't think Boggs
(or anyone else, for that matter) is worth that kind of money. The Sox are
already raising ticket prices... At least they've dumped Clear at last (what
can you Brewers fans tell me about Romero, by the way?).

Mike Ryan
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