03-17-2021, 04:52 PM
(03-17-2021, 02:50 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: Feels like this could happen. The opt in price is 11.6M, J Rich still might be able to get more than that on the open market though.
Isn't him accepting his option only likely so long as his production continues to disappoint? And if he's not what you want, how desirable is it to add 3 more years onto that commitment?
We saw this same equation with Powell. There are very mixed feelings about his value on the roster. When they did the extension, many gagged and hated the idea of being stuck with him for even longer.