Gomez returns, and the natives are restless
By: jon | February 9th, 2009According to Goff, a trade has transpired that has sent Christian Gomez back to DC, in exchange for a DP slot, Ivan Guerrero, and a draft pick. DC also gets an international spot, and a 4th string goalie who will never ever play.
Snap judgement?
I’m with everyone, I think. This is a move backwards. Guerrero busted his ass, and played hurt last year. I respected his style of play, and he was one of the few remaining DC players who played internationally. We gave up a DP slot….that, is alright. We obviously weren’t going to get another player that would positively influence ticket sales, and be worth the hit on the salary cap.
The main positive aspect is the salary cap room. Depending on how much of Gomez’s salary that Colorado is covering, and the cost of Guerrero, which as I recall is substantial for a midfielder who scores 1 goal a year ($147,000). So, if DC spends their money wisely here, brings in some help in the back since Roger is splitsville, and a real left winger, we did alright.
Otherwise, we took a trip in the way back machine, and all us STH just threw our 2008 money in a fiery pit.
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