Re-sign Holden - Pay him what he deserves and make sure to re-sign him.

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Permalink Reply by Kirk helberg on November 20, 2009 at 9:18am

I would aree that MLS and the Dynamo need to resign Stuart. They can give him a big chunk of Rico's old salary(Rico was the highest paid player on the team) and give him a 2 year contract (rather than the standard 4). Stewie would benefit from developing more on field leadership skills, and consistent playing time ahead of the world cup. Its a gamble but I would bet that his stock will only go higher next summer durring the world cup.
After the 2010 season the Dynamo could certainly pursue selling him for a tidy transfer fee. It makes sense. The Dynamo pony up $200,000 or so in salary to reward Stuart and negotiate for a transfer fee aftter the WC or after the 2010 season. Holden gets more first team experience/playing time in preperation for the World cup and a nice big raise. Its a win win deal. Someone in the FO needs to sell it.

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Permalink Reply by Mike and Lee Ann van den Bold on November 29, 2009 at 12:39pm

Kirk, that makes all the sense in the World. Use Rico's salary, sign for 2 yr contract, and then sell his rights next year (actually make money on the deal) instead of losing locally nutured talent for nothing. I know Stu needs to explore his options, but come on FO, this is a no brainer.

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Permalink Reply by antnee7898 on November 29, 2009 at 10:17pm

I bet this is easier said then done. Stu can leave now on a free transfer to more clubs that are willing to take a chance on him than leave in a year or two where he can get hurt or have less teams willing to buy him. Do you go to Aberdeen free or do you go to Turkey or Russia for a million. I'm sure it's a tough choice for him as well, he knows if he stays he gets good playing time, if he goes he could do well or not but see what it's like playing in sought after Europe. And if Rangers comes to call, thats tough to turn down.

I hope Stu stays like us all. I love to see his growth. Love to see him in a USA jersey too.

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Permalink Reply by James Oliver on December 1, 2009 at 8:40pm

Well...did anyone tune in to Glenn's show last night? What did they say?

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Permalink Reply by Martek on December 3, 2009 at 11:01am

Nothing new. Just that negotiations are ongoing and that Stuart has a decision to make, stuff we already knew.

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