Pair hopes to build on '02 kick-start By Frank Dell'Apa, Globe Staff A whole new Wolde: Revs veteran Harris must battle for time by Matt Kalman, Boston Herald
Here we go again... courtesy of Frank Dell'Apa: "Ralston and Twellman are looking forward to the arrival of midfielder Peter Nowak, acquired from Chicago but currently in a contract dispute with MLS.. Love how he drops this little bomb in the middle of the article without adding anything to it. How much you want to bet we get the obligatory quote from Nowak's agent in a future article talking about how "the Revs are disrespecting a great player like Nowak due to his age.... blah, blah, blah..." The Magpie
I'm sure I read in the globe or the herald, probably the globe, that Nowak had agreed to a new contract and would be reporting to the Revs. As much as I like to fault FDA, though, the Revs have been talking about having Nowak on the team this year with nary a word about him having to agree to terms with the league.
Management mentioned in the recent Q&A that Nowak and Llamosa were in similar circumstances, so Nowak's contract dispute should not be news to most BS users. This sets up a whole new area of concern, though, as the team is a whole different story without PN in the mix.
There are some on the team that have expressed concern that Nowak won't show up. Others, however, have indicated to the contrary [I'm of the latter school]. One has expressed concern that even if Nowak shows up the coach won't use him. How about that? It's not secret Nowak doesn't like to train [the over/under on him pulling a hammy during conditioning is two sessions]. Plus, while he does keep fairly fit and trim, he does like his Marlboros here and there. Also, Don Cuddy's effort from today [show the man some love]: http://www.s-t.com/daily/02-03/02-04-03/c05sp104.htm
FWIW, no one in Revs' management seemed overly concerned about Nowak's negotiation. He'll sign, but I think it's more a case of everyone involved realizes he doesn't have to be with the team just yet.