Thread for New Trade Info and Updates (Friday)

Bergin is reporting that nothing new has happened so far with the DC - Metros trade.

Apparently, the coffee maker in the MLS HQ broke and is holding things up.

 

he just reported that he was told it may happen soon.

whether it is the coffee maker or deal who's to know.

 

Does Chris Bergin still have website? If so, what is its address? Is he still at Teamtalk?

 

He is at www.ussocceruk.com but right now he is at the York City match

 

So we have heard absolutely nothing today, right??

THamlin, head out to the United office. Tell them you thought the equipment sale was today and see what you can find out!!

 

I've been checking all day. The only resolution was the coffee pot was resigned and hudson plans to trade the coffee pot to the SoS for their teapot.

It's driving me loony.

 

But that coffee pot still has life in it and that teapot tends to blow it's top too much. Kettle, you jackass if you trade that coffeepot I'm gonna be right in front with my "TRADE TEAPOT, FIRE KETTLE" sign.

 

Opps, I have misspoken (typed) it is being offically listed as the tea maker.

 

Rumor monger

 

"Tea for two and two for tea, me for you........."

 

Well, is there any information about the rumor of DC United being forced to trade our coffee pots to the Charleston Battery?

 

Hello Pot, this is Kettle.

 

Nothin' to see here..........move along, move along.

 

Did I hear you call the Kettle black and red?

 

chrp....chrp

 

Crickets, indeed. It sure is quiet!

GM

 

I hate crickets. They always keep you up at night.

 

Complete speculation on my part. But as I write this, it's 5:16pm on a friday, the weekend before Christmas. Here is what I think is happening.

...MLS HQ ain't going to give Marco a pay increase.
...they want to give him time to stew over it and go with the UAE offer (if there is a legitimate one) b/c MLS doesn't want to be seen as forcing Marco out. Far better (PR-wise) if he is seen as choosing to leave for a better contract than being told "no contract for you buddy-boy."
...it's late in Europe. Any decision on doing the deal with SoS or Chicago won't happen unless Hudson is consulted. The challenges of connecting with everyone AND probably a desire to "sleep on it" mean that I'm going to be surprised if we see any resolution before monday.

So, 48 hours more of the crickets I think (and possibly longer if people decide to wait until AFTER Christmas to resolve this matter.)

 

Yeah, Bergin knows the mystery man from the third team - he's been on the line for almost a month now. He was just waiting for this trade to go down to clear some cap room. They'll need it in order to get him. This one is going to inspire some emotion in both directions. I wish I could tell everyone who it is, but I have a deal with Chris.

I will say that the guy's a winner.

Bruce

 

Oh hell it's Preki isn't it?

 

I'm sure it isn't, but I'd be quite happy if it were Brian McBride.

Other big name players I'd love to acquire include Simon Elliott, Richard Mulrooney, or Brian Maisoneuve. But the Columbus players are probably too fragile, and the others too hard to get.

-Tron

 

You'll have to keep dreaming, then. It's not any of those. The guy is more expensive than most.

 

No.

 

Kreis?