When the Red Sox didn't sign Johnny Damon to an extension, many thought it was a horrible decision. But it turned out though that it was one step backward, two steps forward. Although not in the caliber of importance of what Damon was in the 2004 Red Sox line-up, Jane Posey is without doubt a vital piece in the 2007 Celtics line-up.  Lots of Red Sox fans protested when Damon was not resigned. Lots of Celtics continue to protest when Posey signed with the Hornets. Theo Epstein proved to be correct after 3 years. No Damon, still can be world series champions. Maybe Danny Ainge saw something we don't presently know. Hope celtics fans will not wait that long to find out.

A bargain??? Are you kidding this is a HUGE overpayment. The guy is a sixth man and he is making more than 6 million dollars a year and he doesn't even average double digits in points.

dude that is baseball. James Posey is more important to the Boston Celtics then Johnny was to the Boston Red Sox.

I know. Its just an anology. Many felt the Red Sox won't repeat when Johnny was not resigned but they did. I personally feel the Celtics won't repeat now that they let Posey leave. But I also think Danny know something better just as Theo knew something back then. That's all the comparison is.

i didnt even think they were gonna repeat if they did sign Posey. And posey wasnt gonna stay in Boston although he really wanted to. But the Hornets gave him money that the Celtics werent gonna get him . And everybody knows professional athletes go were the money is.

his stats arent great but when he gets more playing time with the Hornets his minutes shoudl increase and all other stats. Also he isnt a big scorer he is one of those players that is average at everything, and can substantialy improve certain skills as the years progress

Huh??? You said Posey's more important to the 2008 NBA champs than Damon was to the 2004 World Series champs. Damon was the Red Sox's everyday centerfield, lead-off hitter and offensive catalyst then. He is definitely one of the major reasons why that team reached and won the worlds series. I'm confused... If Posey was more than that to the Celtics, why can't they repeat if the team were able to re-sign him?
Anyway, I agree with you that professional athletes will go where the money is. It's there livelihood. Don't we want a job that pays higher too? The Red Sox placed a maximum value for Damon and Damon chose to be a richer, more secure Yankee. The Celtics, likewise, placed a maximum value for Posey and Posey,likewise, selected the richer, more secure contract. As for the results, the Red Sox organization were right and I hope the Celtics organization will follow suit.

James Posey is 31 years old turning 32 next season. He's past the point of his career where he's going to improve as the years progress.

Right... so if New Orleans can pay him like a starter, and he would be a backup for the C's, why would Boston match that? They would be paying starter money for a bench player.

i said that Posey was just a big of a lose for the Celtics as Damon was for the Red Sox

dude that is baseball. James Posey is more important to the Boston Celtics then Johnny was to the Boston Red Sox.

James Posey is 31 years old turning 32 next season. He's past the point of his career where he's going to improve as the years progress.

This was what I saw earlier.