Showing posts with label seitz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label seitz. Show all posts

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Chris Seitz on the block?

Steve Goff is reporting today that some teams have inquired with RSL about the possibility of trading Chris Seitz. Do I think there is a chance in hell of RSL trading Seitz away? No. But as a fun hypothetical, here is what I would want for him (and yes, it is a ton. As will be Seitzy's transfer fee when he heads to Europe.):

Package 1: Two PERMANENT international slots to make up for the ones that were short-sightedly traded away. And perhaps a small allocation/draft picks on top of that if we are trading with someone stupid like Colorado.

Package 2: One permanent international slot and 2 of the following:
(a) 5-10 year international slot
(b) 2-3 unconditional 1st round draft picks
(c) an allocation of at least $150,000
(d) a high-level (but not necessarily star) MLS player

Package 3: A star MLS player OR two high-level players plus a sell-on clause on Seitz of at least 10-15%

Are these outrageous asking prices? Absolutely. But consider what a commodity RSL would be trading away. Not only is Chris Seitz about as close as you can get to being a lock to be a future star, but his transfer value will be huge. If Troy Perkins pulls $750,000, look for Seitz to pull 3 mil or so. With that being said, if I get offered one of these packages (or something similar), I pull the trigger immediately. Thoughts?

ps-Tomorrow, Friday 1/18, is the MLS Superdraft. The first round airs on ESPN2 from noon to 1 pm (mountain; 2 to 3 for you back east), with coverage to follow on MLSnet.com. Set your VCRs/Tivos/eyes accordingly.

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

RSL News

A couple quick tidbits from RSL land:

-From the "It's about damn time" Department, AYL is reporting that RSL 'defender'/revolving door Jack Stewart has been released. He will be missed...oh wait, no he won't. Regardless, I wish him luck in the future.

-In other news, Bob Bradley has released the roster for the 21-man training camp for the upcoming USA Men's National team game in Switzerland. Not so surprising was the inclusion of "goalkeeper of the future" Chris Seitz, but what was a pleasant surprise was the additional call up of RSL super-rookie Robbie Findley. I like this call up a lot, I hope he shows well. With the right combination of hard work, luck, and (gulp) coaching, I think he could be a really good player one day. Congrats to both players on the call, it is well deserved. Go here for the full roster.