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11/29/2005: "Our American Cousin'd"
"Don't know the manners of good society, eh? Well, I guess I know enough to turn you inside out, old gal—you sockdologizing old man-trap!"Yes, it's the end of the Annihilation Proclamation era in St. Louis; but far be it from being struck down during the funniest line in the play, Abraham O. Nuñez leaps off this particular coil $3.35 million richer. O Captain! My Captain!
Two years, $1.7M per. Who would have thought that he would be making... well, anything more than meal money, really, back last January when he
joined the team on a minor league contract? At the time I was more interested in Chris Gissell (who had a good season in AAA) and Bob File (who... disappeared off the map.) But I refuse to be blamed for that--the man was coming off of a .593 OPS, which is Einar-esque.
And now... two years, $1.7M per. It just goes to show that, for all the harping and lip-service managers and GMs give to consistency, they don't want it. At least, they aren't really looking for it. For two months this past summer, Abraham Nuñez was a rich man's version of Ichiro!, hitting .364 with walks and power. For the rest of the year, he was Abraham Nuñez, no-hit, 25th man defensive infielder. The Phillies are paying for two months that he hasn't had before, and will never have again. Undoubtedly in the name of consistency.
So, congrats on defrauding another team, Abe. Really, I'm happy for him; as long as he isn't costing the Cardinals money, I hope he makes all the money he can. It was a good two months.
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