Comments on Down the Byline: Who to Protect?

I would hate to loose Watson, I think he has the h...

2009-11-20T10:42:44.338-06:00

I would hate to loose Watson, I think he has the highest work rate on the team which makes up for any lack of skill. Gomez seems like he should be able to contribute more... I like his speed, he just needs to make better runs and put away the chances he has.

think you broke it down pretty well, all logical a...

2009-11-20T09:28:35.954-06:00

think you broke it down pretty well, all logical and I cant really even pick 1 thing I disagree with you about.

Zusi will be protected as he is young, cheap, and plays at our weakest posistion.

For Hirsig, it's a debate between protecting him o...

2009-11-20T07:00:56.776-06:00

For Hirsig, it's a debate between protecting him or Souter. You have to protect one or the other, and with Souter's lack of playing time even before his injury (or afterward, he coulda been taken off IR with plenty of time left in the season, but they left him on). It's more a case of I can't see them protecting Souter.

As for Wolff vs Zusi, it's not that I think Zusi will contribute more, it's all the other factors going against Wolff that will keep him from being taken. Wolff will be 33 and his salary is $200K, those are two big factors that I think scare off Philly.

I would protect both Wolff and Kamara - and leave ...

2009-11-20T00:35:01.181-06:00

I would protect both Wolff and Kamara - and leave Zusi exposed. While I do enjoy his play...I believe that Wolff will provide a more immediate impact next year.

I don't understand why Hirsig is protected, he is ...

2009-11-19T23:55:57.746-06:00

I don't understand why Hirsig is protected, he is back home.