Dynamo Decline Contract Options on 4 Players

by Zach Woosley on Nov 30, 2011 9:51 AM CST

Well this is going to piss off some Dynamo fans. Just days after protecting Bobby Boswell in the expansion draft, the Dynamo declined his 2012 contract option. They could of course be hoping to re-sign Boswell at a lower wage, but I doubt this is going to sit well with fans after the loss of Brian Ching, who was left exposed in the expansion draft.

The Dynamo declined their 2012 options on Boswell, Eddie Robinson, Jason Garey and Hunter Freeman.

It should be noted there could be other players who's contracts were not picked up, the names released this morning just reflect players available for selection in the Re-Entry Draft. You can see the full list of available players here.

The Dynamo cut third-string goalkeeper Evan Newton and midfielder Francisco Navas-Cobo last week.

More reaction later, but for now, how do you feel about the Dynamo protecting Boswell over Ching and then not picking up his contract option?

UPDATE:

Important point to remember. Boswell's contract could have a pay bump built in to it that would make his cost to value not worth it for the Dynamo. I fully expect they would like to re-sign him at a lower salary for 2012 but allowing him to go through the Re-Entry Draft is worth the risk since they have depth in the central defense (Hainault, Cameron, Taylor). Don't forget as well that defender Sebastien Ibeagha who is currently at Duke could be signed by the Dynamo through an Academy claim as well.

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The Dynamo are cutting costs

This should tell you something…

They have a DP they are ready to sign, plus a couple of Carmago-esque players ready to come play…

Yes, I’m totally serious

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by Fuzion on Nov 30, 2011 9:58 AM CST reply actions

Also

Does this not practically prove the Dynamo FO put Ching out there unprotected knowing there was a good possibility Marsch would make a fool of himself? I wonder if Chinger didn’t weigh the options and figure it would actually help the team more to let himself be put out there like this. Ching DID give his full approval, after all. And we took $400k off the books, and let Marsch have to absorb the contract while we are free to work and rework where necessary.

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by Fuzion on Nov 30, 2011 10:02 AM CST up reply actions

Exactly

Ching said he understood and give if not explicit approval than an implicit one, and I think he knows regardless of all the machinations he’ll be back in Orange next season and in a way that’s best for the team.

by Michael_D on Nov 30, 2011 10:18 AM CST up reply actions

I hope some of the money goes to...

Resign Ashe to a longer term deal, same with Cameron, and Hainault if we can resign him, too. Backline is solid with those 3 plus Sarkodie next season. That’s just awesome.

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by Fuzion on Nov 30, 2011 10:02 AM CST reply actions

Cameron just signed a new deal this year

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by Zach Woosley on Nov 30, 2011 10:05 AM CST up reply actions

I thought so...

But hey, if he can get it out of his head he’s a CB and not a MF, I’d say sign him longer :P Lol.

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by Fuzion on Nov 30, 2011 8:35 PM CST up reply actions

From now on

IF I hear Cameron mention being a midfielder I’m going to append “but I did stay at a Holiday Inn”

by Michael_D on Dec 1, 2011 8:41 AM CST up reply actions

Repeat after me

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by Martek on Nov 30, 2011 10:03 AM CST reply actions

I do

I’m actually encouraged by the moves the FO has been making here after the Cup…cynical, perhaps, but shrewd and I think it does give you an idea that they’re not resting on their laurels and intend to go big for the new stadium

by Michael_D on Nov 30, 2011 10:17 AM CST up reply actions

Boswell was my surprise "protected" player

I’m not upset at all about not picking up his option, but if they weren’t picking it up why not leave him unprotected and protect Ching? Unless something happened in the last week to change their plans….which is entirely possible.

With Cameron, Hainult, and Taylor all available at center back it makes perfect sense to drop Boswell’s big salary.

I’m kind of surprised by Newton being cut though. It’s a minor move, but he was young and seemed to have some promise. He couldn’t have been that expensive.

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by papabear on Nov 30, 2011 10:03 AM CST reply actions

Becaues the Dynamo didn't want Ching anymore.

Recessionproof since 2009.

by 253Sounder on Nov 30, 2011 12:50 PM CST up reply actions

Maybe, Maybe not

I think it’s more likely they don’t want Boswell anymore, at least not at his salary and with our other options at CB. Which is why I was in favor of leaving Boswell unprotected. The more I think about it though the way they did it makes sense. Boswell has some trade value. There were rumors that several teams inquired about him earlier this year. They protected him so they would have a chance to trade him. I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see him traded before the re-entry draft.

If not there is always the chance that Boswell makes it through the re-entry draft because teams decide his play is not on par with his salary. If that happens the Dynamo could maybe try and re-sign him at a lower salary.

I don’t think the Dynamo were trying to get rid of Ching because there wasn’t any good reason for Montreal to take him. Sure, they are trying to work a trade with him, but the Dynamo can’t offer much in the way of allocation money, and simply won’t give up younger cheaper talent to get him back.

The Dynamo might be looking forward to having some salary cap space, but there would have been no reason for them to expect that Montreal would actually take Ching. Especially when you consider the fact that it’s a not a big secret that Ching and Marsch don’t exactly like one another and Ching won’t play for him. I understand what Marsch was trying to do, but I think he overplayed his hand because I don’t see him getting more than a late round pick and maybe a reserve player at most.

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by papabear on Nov 30, 2011 1:17 PM CST up reply actions

I'd imagine it's a combination of the two

Wanting Boswell just at a lower price makes sense, we’ll see if they resign him before the draft. But bringing Ching back, with his diminished production, injury problems, and huge contract didn’t make a lot of sense for the Dynamo. By exposing him and having him picked by Montreal, the FO takes less heat.

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by 253Sounder on Nov 30, 2011 1:43 PM CST up reply actions

That being said....

I hope the Boz is back in Orange next year.

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by Martek on Nov 30, 2011 10:04 AM CST reply actions

If no one drafts him, I expect the Dynamo will try to bring him back on a lowered salary.

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by Zach Woosley on Nov 30, 2011 10:05 AM CST up reply actions

Orange lucre

It seems pretty obvious that this is what this is all about. We have four center backs on this team in Boz, Cameron (stop thinking you’re a midfielder Geoff!!!), Hainault and Jermaine Taylor. The offseason process has got to be about doing something about that. Personally, I hope Kofi Sarkodie develops into the answer on the right side. Can you imagine if he becomes Ashe-like over there? What a weapon!

A back line of Sarkodie-Hainault-Cameron-Ashe, assuming Sarkodie can match tough, smart defending to his acknowledged speed, would be wonderful.

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by Martek on Nov 30, 2011 5:24 PM CST up reply actions

Eddie Robinson

Technically, still plays for the Orange. He was even on the bench for the MLS Cup match.

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by Fuzion on Nov 30, 2011 8:38 PM CST up reply actions

Welp

I’ll just say this: this is some shrewd sh** here. It sucks in several different ways from a player-fan perspective, but I have to say they seem to be following the Morey model here and while I’m not thrilled about some things if I have to view it through the lens of what’s best for the Dynamo then the series of moves gets an A. I still want Chinger back in some way shape or form and I know it will happen, but effectively dropping Boz (with what appears to be the hope of signing him back but on the cheap) helps clear things out – Ching + Boz is about $600K+ in salary…I don’t care who you are, in MLS that’s a nice chunk of change to play with. They’d be naff to not sign Camargo, particularly after seeing what he did in the latter part of the season (and he’s relatively cheap for the talent) and it does appear they’re clearing out space to sign a DP or perhaps two. I know the rumors have already been out there but the Panamanian winger/striker seems intriguing and of course if we sign Camargo then its a matter of finding a proper CAM. I wouldn’t mind getting Boz back on the cheap as a back-up/utility defender…as papa noted though, I wish we could’ve kept Newton. If not for development purposes then perhaps as trade bait in the future, as I agree he couldn’t have been THAT expensive.

by Michael_D on Nov 30, 2011 10:15 AM CST reply actions

Dynamo still have until Friday to sign or trade the players they exposed in the Re-Entry Draft

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by Zach Woosley on Nov 30, 2011 10:18 AM CST reply actions

Hmmm

this is going to be a veeeery interesting week :)

by Michael_D on Nov 30, 2011 10:18 AM CST up reply actions

Oh

and that update you threw in about Ibeagha also is something to chew on…he’s a young, strong and mobile defender that I think would be nice to sign and start putting in reserve matches, and perhaps see a CCL match? Again, it reinforces the case for re-signing Boz on the cheap to act as a “bridge” with him and perhaps integrate him into the first team by the 2013 season

/no, not getting ahead of myself at all…(ahem)

by Michael_D on Nov 30, 2011 10:27 AM CST reply actions

I’d expect Boswell to be traded for allocation money and/or draft pick(s)

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by Zach Woosley on Nov 30, 2011 10:29 AM CST up reply actions

I agree

He either comes back here at a lower salary or not at all.

Now, I acknowledge that I love Boz. I think he’s a great addition to the team and want him here. However, part of the DeRo trade was getting money together to re-sign him and he was crucial on two teams that went 1-1 in Conference Finals in the three years since.

That being said, we have a lot of options in the back (Boy! How different is that from a year ago?) and that salary of his is somewhat surplus to requirements. The FO would be remiss in its stewardship to the franchise if they did not explore that route. At that salary, I’m not so sure he’ll get picked up in the re-entry draft. Does a team that selects him have to pick up his option at his salary or do they get to work out a new deal with him? If the former then it’s hard to see anyone pulling a Jesse Marsch and being moronic enough to pick him. Maybe the LAGs if Omar Gonzalez goes overseas. But other than them, who?

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by Martek on Nov 30, 2011 5:30 PM CST up reply actions

Lol. If the L'Impacts don't get Hainault, maybe they go after Boz instead

We can only hope, right? :P

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by Fuzion on Nov 30, 2011 8:40 PM CST up reply actions

I love this website

It’s like a Dynamo specific SoccerByIves. Keep up the good work.

by BerlinTexas on Nov 30, 2011 10:49 AM CST reply actions 1 recs

Thanks

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by Zach Woosley on Dec 1, 2011 2:54 PM CST up reply actions

Scott Sealy or Maicon Santos???

Can they fit our system? Are they any good?

by RedAce on Nov 30, 2011 11:41 AM CST reply actions

Personally, I think they’re glorified reserves. If you have to rely on either of those guys, then Plans A and B have already been used up.

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by Martek on Nov 30, 2011 5:25 PM CST up reply actions

And just to screw up the thought processes....

What about a trade of Boswell and his salary to Marschy Marsch for draft picks, allocation money and Ching’s rights?

I know it’s wrong on so many levels, but hey, I just drank a big cup of coffee and have some caffeine coursing through the “fantasy GM” system.

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by Martek on Nov 30, 2011 5:33 PM CST reply actions

Wrong

but delicious…I mean, on principle I’d rather ship a rusty sybian over to him but if we’re taking that out of the equation, its actually a pretty nice deal and as time goes on ol’ Marschy Marsch (my favorite new nickname for him – perfectly captures who he is) is going to get more desperate.

by Michael_D on Dec 1, 2011 8:37 AM CST up reply actions