Originally Posted by
DenisMenchov
BAD NEWS FOR AC. He is basically a puppet with no options if he's under contract. And with Vino coming back, Astana might not even get invited...or worse...vino tests positive for doping again and astana gets kicked out of the tour any way. Regardless, AC will be carrying a much bigger burden with Astana, so I don't see him getting a podium next TDF.
Well, that happens to athletes who commit to long-term contracts; they have job security, but they lose some freedom. Astana better pay his salary though, or he'll be gone fast than they can say "Vino rules".