On Thu, 8 Apr 1999, Indy Rutks wrote:
 
> Jackie Parker at $200,000 annually. The deal North Dakota gave Dean Blais to
> keep him out of the Gophers' hunt is for $115,000 in base salary a season
> for five years, plus a new car and a country club membership. The deal's
> total value is $175,000 annually. Insiders say Blais also is getting
> mortgages paid off on his home and a cabin. The Gophers were convinced weeks
> ago Blais wouldn't seriously consider his alma mater.
>
If the above figures are correct, as far as purchasing power is concerned
Blais is paid more.  Just the difference in housing costs for Boston and
Grand Forks would take care of that.
 
Arthur Berman [log in to unmask]
 
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