Great point, Kubah. MLS really needs to get players like him in MLS early. They have to start attracting quality young players early so that the youth start aspiring to MLS.
Mix To Nycfc! [unconfirmed Rumor]
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Mix's talent level doesn't justify a DP contract for a team with pockets as big as CFG has.
DP contracts should be used on guys like Villa, De Rossi, and *gulp* Lampard.
You're not going to get a guy who is exactly as talented as Mix, but you can get a guy who plays a similar role for less. You want a guy who is way above replacement level in terms of value (250K), and not necessarily just close enough to replacement level to justify a DP contract.
He's a valuable player, but may not be valuable enough against the replacement player to justify his wages.
NYCFC needs to capitalize on the success of the World Cup in the US and Mix is a guy they can get on the cheaper side but his name still holds enough weight to warrant attention. Just pay the man
Sometimes it's worth paying the extra money just for the potential. LA did it with Omar Gonzalez. Chivas did it with Cubo Torres. Mix is more established than either of those players were when they first were given DP contracts.
Isn't he?
http://mlsmultiplex.com/2014/07/23/damarcus-beasley-joins-houston-dynamo-designated-player/
And Mix> Beaz at this point.
I hear that argument - I just feel that titles in salary capped leagues are won based on efficiently filling that salary cap. Overpaying a guy due to USMNT status is one of the greatest market inefficiencies in MLS today.
Mix is a good player, and a valuable young USMNT guy. But this club doesn't necessarily have to sign USMNT guys to sell tickets, and there are players out there who do what he does (for cheaper). If he falls out of favor with Jurgen (due to a guy like Tommy Thompson holding down that #10 spot), you're left with a bad contract.
This is all opinion, and there are all kinds of arguments to be made here. Best case scenario - we get a really good player with recognition under the salary cap. That's fantastic.
Shit - I stand corrected.
But as Beasley is a Hoosier from Fort Wayne, I can't imagine a USMNTer having a bigger spot in my heart. Love the Beaz.
OK, granted, but I was responding to the way some people seem to think that he needs to be a DP, as if it's going to devalue him or make him play worse to get him under the cap. I'm trying to work out whether it's just a case of people saying that Mix deserves to be paid DP money, or if the conception of DPs in the US is that if you sign a high-profile player below the cap that it somehow makes them less of a draw for the team?
I say give Mix whatever contract, DP or not to get it done, as long as it isn't absurd amounts of money. We have 3 DP slots now, but who knows if thats going to stay like that. If he will come on a non-DP contract, i'll be thrilled, if he comes on a DP contract, fine I will still welcome him and think it is a great addition.
Really if he isn't a DP, I think it will be more he is making DP-level money, however he won't be on a DP slot.
Really if he isn't a DP, I think it will be more he is making DP-level money, however he won't be on a DP slot.
I'd like us to DP the USMNT and get Mix and Jozy...
but chances are Jozy doesn't come and is just using us against Lile
but chances are Jozy doesn't come and is just using us against Lile
Keeping in mind the cap could go up and they could add a DP in the CBA, a player of his caliber could command $1.16 million and right now that is DP money.
But if he's willing to play for half of that, does it matter?
No, it shouldn't but I don't think you are going to get t he player for half of that and that is one of the major problems with MLS.
What young DPs like Mix bring is that in 2-3 years they will still be in their prime unlike Villa and others who are already fading. Look at Henry... great player last year for about 10-15 minutes per game last year. The rest of the time he was a liability or invisible.
I understand DP slots are valuable because they are only 3, but you can't expect to build a team around older stars. You have to take chances and Mix is worth it... just like Bedoya or Jozy would be.
I understand DP slots are valuable because they are only 3, but you can't expect to build a team around older stars. You have to take chances and Mix is worth it... just like Bedoya or Jozy would be.
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