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Originally Posted by
USAZorro
I have faith that Dan Martin will fade. Don't kick yourself long term about that. I'm just glad Carapaz won the coin toss with Pinot.[/QUOTE]
you had to flip a coin on that decision? if pinot had been a 10, 12 or 14-pointer...okay, very attractive and priced to move. but a two-point difference (essentially even)?
danny martin at 8 points...definitely priced to move.
Well, Carapaz was a steal and a deal compared to Froome (whom it appears nobody but Israel start up is willing to take a chance on these days - and I bet Brailsford has some regrets about sending him there tonight). Pinot is psychologically fragile (Carapaz clearly isn't), but I still think Pinot's potential upside is immense - though hazardous to predict.
Dan Martin will ride himself into the ground within a week (historical pattern). Reap the benefits while you can. A fair choice if you are playing for points on a stray stage victory, but not the guy you put your eggs in a basket for, imo.