Thursday, September 22, 2005
Eddy Curry for Sweetney, why?
Part of me sees some logic in this trade, provided that you're sure that Curry's medical issues (cardiac) are not material. Curry probably has more upside than Sweetney right now. He's young, tall and could become a real force.
But that discounts the fact that Curry has played out his rookie contract and is awaiting a new deal. Sweetney isn't. Are we prepared to say that Sweetney at the end his contract won't be the player Currry is now?
On balance, Thomas should pass on this deal. Why commit real money for Curry if its a bet on both his health and his upside? Those are the committments that got us in trouble in the first place. Don't forget about the money spent on James. Sweetney is reasonably priced and you don't have to decide about a new contract right now.
Putting money aside and health aside, trading Sweetney for Curry seems like a wash. Factoring in health and salary, it would be a deal done out of desparation.
But that discounts the fact that Curry has played out his rookie contract and is awaiting a new deal. Sweetney isn't. Are we prepared to say that Sweetney at the end his contract won't be the player Currry is now?
On balance, Thomas should pass on this deal. Why commit real money for Curry if its a bet on both his health and his upside? Those are the committments that got us in trouble in the first place. Don't forget about the money spent on James. Sweetney is reasonably priced and you don't have to decide about a new contract right now.
Putting money aside and health aside, trading Sweetney for Curry seems like a wash. Factoring in health and salary, it would be a deal done out of desparation.
