Sentences with phrase «especially given»

See no reason to trade for Votto at this point, especially given his age, contract, and prospect cost.

Picking up a trio of prospects with potential and still having a chance at Darvish is worth more than what two months of negotiating before free agency was going to get the Rangers, especially given that there was almost no chance he would have avoided free agency when he was this close to it.

ZILLER: I think you're right that Noel is the piece to move here, especially given his recent comments.

Ernie has a lot going on, especially given his son's autism, but I don't see his three - year plan to become No. 1 panning out.

A move for Kokorin is perhaps more realistic than oft - cited interest in the likes of Real Madrid's Karim Benzema and PSG forward Edinson Cavani, especially given the good form shown in recent weeks by those in Wenger's armoury.

The defender is into the final 12 months of his contract in North - London, and a move has looked ever - likely especially given the arrival of Sead Kolasinac from Schalke this summer.

This is why it is so baffling that Alexis stepped up against Hull, especially given his record.

He'll be a welcome addition for sure, especially given the fact that we probably won't see our little magician until November.

Most surprisingly, Arsenal are claimed to be setting Bellerin's asking price at just # 35m — a fee that seems staggeringly low in this current market, especially given his contract situation in north London.

He doesn't have Nolan Arenado's glove, but his bat is the superior one, especially given his recent play.

Especially given the the sequence that led to Diaz holding McG's life in the crook of his elbow.

It's claimed that the club will be comfortable in terms of having the financial power to make such deals happen, especially given that the expected exits of Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney will free over # 500,000 - a-week from the wage bill at Old Trafford.

I'm all for strength in depth (especially given our well established injury problems) but we obviously only have a certain amount of money (having spent the best part of # 30M on Xhaka) so is another winger a priority, or should we concentrate on a new centre back and striker?

Causing unrest in the squad is not a smart move, especially given that we aren't in the strongest of positions right now.

Absolutely yes, the champions league is not a competition to mess around with team selection especially given the fact we now have a chance to finish top of the group if we can win our other games before we play PSG.

United under Mourinho could well be considered the most likely to be serious challengers for the league title despite their current form and standing, especially given the Portuguese's winning mentality, and considering his side could well be adjusting to his methods still.

Everyone was shocked when the Patriots turned into a pass - first team and destroyed everything in their path (except the Giants) in 2007, especially given Belichick's history as a guy who built teams around defense and rushing attacks.

All of the talk was on top seeds Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka, especially given that Li was almost bounced out in the third round against No. 26 Lucie Safarova.

The centre - back would most certainly know if the ball had struck his arm before going in, especially given the pace of the ball, but he refutes such knowledge.

But despite the playmaker's lack of contact with the rest of the Arsenal first - team squad, head coach Arsene Wenger is still ready to drop Ozil in at the deep end in the north - east this afternoon, especially given the fact that the Frenchman saw yet more of his players suffer injuries during the recent international break.

Nobody with any sense of compassion begrudges players picking up injuries, especially given the horiffic nature of the initial injury Diaby picked up when he was still very young.

«Especially given the players we have coming back, like Jack Wilshere and Theo Walcott, I have learned that we have a very promising squad ahead of next season.»

He walked into a dumpster fire and had almost no chance of being successful, especially given the short tenure in which he was forced to fire the FB coach.

Expansion to include a third round of Playoff games would only occur if both sides agree to tear up the contract — unlikely for the universities and conferences in the Playoff making more than $ 5 billion per year, especially given this year's television ratings — or at the end of the contract.

Therefore it could be questioned whether he could win the Ballon d'Or given the judges love for winning players to have a haul of trophies in their previous season, especially given the way BVBs season has gone of late.

They'd have to approach such a task carefully, as trying to make too drastic a change or upsetting the balance of the rest of the team could have disastrous results that would take much longer to come back from, especially given that they're committing such huge financial resources to Ronaldo at the same time.

That's hardly surprisingly, especially given the 34 - 17 beating the Lions gave the Bears on Thanksgiving Day.

Clearly there will always be awkwardness on the offensive side of the ball in these pairings, but I'm suddenly more encouraged that he could really play that defensive «4» to amazing success (especially given who will be having his back in the paint).

But our shot distributions of our bigs and our wings all seem off — especially given our personnel and the general trend the NBA has moved in.

He hasn't been some overwhelmingly dominant force to be sure, but 28.5 TFL's and 9.5 sacks thus far in his career has felt to me like a very respectable output (especially given his lack of elite measurables, and a sophomore season that was oddly sidetracked by an attempt to play him inside more).

Especially given the numbers difference in how many kids think they'll make it vs how many open NBA roster spots there might be in a given year.

It was a terrible one, especially given what Los Angeles got away with on the Coyotes» second power play, which was a lot.)

Especially given all he went through last year, everyone involved probably felt that this would be an «easier» year for him.

Smith is the top quarterback option on the board, especially given the Titans» pass - funnel defense that struggles to contain tight ends.

All of which means it's by no means certain, especially given the FACT he is on a newly agreed long contract.

Further, he's been an ever - present for Chelsea this year with two goals and an assist in 16 outings in all competitions, and so it would be very strange for Conte to just part company with him, especially given that there is no guarantee that Rose will move to Stamford Bridge.

With reference to «It would not be a surprise to see him take up a role as an attacking coach in North - London however, especially given the struggles that the club have had in that department this term».

It would not be a surprise to see him take up a role as an attacking coach in North - London however, especially given the struggles that the club have had in that department this term.

Especially given how the first went..

It's great to see the team having so much fun in the post-Ron Dennis era, especially given the nightmare season it's had this year.

Either way, anything can happen in All Sports Series — especially given the Single Elimination format.

Agger is a good player who could become a very strong part of the Anfield set up but understandably the former Brondby man wants assurances that he will be a regular starter and those may well be assurances Benitez can not give him at this stage, especially given the solid partnership of Skrtel and Carragher at present.

While Wenger remains our manager, it's difficult to see him holding down a regular place in his preferred role, especially given that the boss has just handed Cazorla a new deal.

Especially given Lotulelei's injury history and the age of Kevin Williams (34 I believe) how much was Vita Vea a consideration here?

There may be a role for him next year as a squad player but why make the decision now, especially given the injuries he's had this year?

Really is, especially given one of those games against Chelsea, where we don't need the points but anything is a bonus.

Although both Arteta and Flamini are leaving, I still find it hard to believe that we would sign both players, especially given Mohamed Elneny's signature in January, and the extremely positive impact he has been having since earning a first - team role.

I find it highly unlikely that Cavani would move midway through the season, especially given PSG's hopes of glory in comparison to Arsenal's.

Given the choice, it seems he would probably play, fully fit or otherwise, so giving him enforced rest was worthwhile, especially given the international travel he has to do with chile and the risk of losing him again this season.

However, as with any coach, he'll welcome marquee signings with open arms to further strengthen his squad as it's far from perfect, especially given the two players being linked with big moves to Barcelona next year.