In a Box

A brilliant piece of gamesmanship by Derrek Lee and his agent. By setting a deadline for today to get a contract extension done, Lee has put an inordinate amount of pressure on Jim Hendry and Andy MacPhail. Why is the pressure there? Well, it's Hendry and MacPhail's fault.

See, Hendry got a two year contract extension today. Now, if Lee isn't resigned today, the questions tomorrow will be: "Jim, why did you get an extension and Derrek lee did not?"

I think Lee just got himself 5 years at $13mm per year, easy, possibly more. MacPhail just played right into Derrek Lee's hands. Good. Lee deserves it.