Case for 'Q'
The flip side is that Boldin clearly has outperformed his current contract. Club officials have admitted that, which is a reason they are willing to negotiate an extension, they said.
But those negotiations have been a joke to Boldin, who doesn't think the Cardinals are serious about re-signing him, having offered him a deal worth about half of Fitzgerald's, according to a source.
Judging from comments on message boards, most fans don't seem to be feeling sorry for Boldin, who said he's not worried that his image might be taking a beating.
"I'm not worried about my reputation being tarnished for me telling the truth," he said.
It's easy to say the situation is irreparable, but don't underestimate the healing powers of money.
If Boldin were to receive Fitzgerald-level money, we might see quotes such as this one, when Boldin signed the extension three years ago after a year of negotiations:
"A situation like that, you keep your fingers crossed and you take care of what you can take care of. You leave the rest up to whoever else."
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/cardinals/articles/2008/08/19/20080819cardsinsiderboldin0820.html
The flip side is that Boldin clearly has outperformed his current contract. Club officials have admitted that, which is a reason they are willing to negotiate an extension, they said.
But those negotiations have been a joke to Boldin, who doesn't think the Cardinals are serious about re-signing him, having offered him a deal worth about half of Fitzgerald's, according to a source.
Judging from comments on message boards, most fans don't seem to be feeling sorry for Boldin, who said he's not worried that his image might be taking a beating.
"I'm not worried about my reputation being tarnished for me telling the truth," he said.
It's easy to say the situation is irreparable, but don't underestimate the healing powers of money.
If Boldin were to receive Fitzgerald-level money, we might see quotes such as this one, when Boldin signed the extension three years ago after a year of negotiations:
"A situation like that, you keep your fingers crossed and you take care of what you can take care of. You leave the rest up to whoever else."
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/cardinals/articles/2008/08/19/20080819cardsinsiderboldin0820.html
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