(02-25-2020, 05:09 AM)omahen Wrote: Still, certain level of caution should be given, as he is this good just for half a season in his whole career. So, let's not get carried away throwing star money around. And let's not bid against ourselvesI still maintain that contract in the 60 mil for 4 years would be a fair deal for both sides. In order to justify 80 mil, his production in next 4 years would need to further improve.
With standard raises, 4/60 implies a starting salary of $13mm. That's a 31% pay cut from what he's currently owed next year. I just don't see that happening.
IMO, the way he's playing right now there's a good chance his next contract tops his last one (4/71). Since you mentioned a few player comps, note that Fournier last signed for 5/85 and Hield for 4/94.