Posted in Patriots on Mar 3rd, 2008 15 Comments »
Patriots Nation can settle down now.
The Patriots and Randy Moss have agreed to a three-year extension of their controversial marriage.
After letting Moss check out his market rate today he agreed to the deal which is estimated at $25 million to $27 million.
Not all of it is guaranteed and it includes some performance bonuses, which is typical of a contract by the Krafts.
Posted in Celtics on Mar 3rd, 2008 2 Comments »
Two sources just confirmed the Boston Celtics will be adding Sam Cassell after he is expected to clear waivers tonight.
The Celtics are planning to immediately add Cassell, 38, to the roster in preparation of the Celtics game with the Pistons on Wednesday night at the Garden. Cassell will give the Celtics much needed firepower at the point guard position, with Rajon Rondo the team’s only true point guard.
Cassell’s agent was quoted by the Boston Globe, … continued »
Posted in Patriots on Mar 3rd, 2008 5 Comments »
I have column in Monday sports pages saying the Patriots have an option to replace Asante Samuel and Ty Law is it. Maybe he is 80 percent of Samuel, but it’s a seamless move.
I spoke to Law in depth this weekend and he said everything but “give me the contract.”
This could happen soon. Law would cost about $3 million to $4 million for two seasons. It’s a bargain considering Samuel’s demands.
Do you agree?
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Eagle-Tribune Executive Sports Editor Bill Burt has been synonymous with the local and Boston sports scene for the past 24 years. (more)