06-26-2021, 12:52 PM
(06-26-2021, 10:45 AM)cjeter24 Wrote: If KP is healthy, a big if, there is 0 reason to think he doesn't opt out IMO.
I like your stuff and respect your opinions. I, myself, think there's 0 reason to think he doesn't opt IN. Given what we know today, I think the most likely scenario is that his next contract is going to be much more modest. He'll want to collect that last year of big money, imo, regardless of whether or not he's happy with whatever team is on the hook for it by then. That's my opinion, anyway.
(06-26-2021, 12:34 PM)cjeter24 Wrote: There was a discussion somewhere on one of these threads where several people talked about how they thought defense wasn't a lack of mobility but a lack of effort. KP clearly wasn't happy and when he's frustrated it shows on the court.
Kamm said this, and I respect his opinions, too. But (and if I'm remembering this wrong, I apologize), I don't think "several people" is accurate. I assume we can add you to the list, and so that's at least two smart guys who believe this. I have no doubt that mindset played a significant part in KP's EXTREMELY disappointing season, but I think it's a jump to conclude it was 100% about external circumstances and his feelings about them. Hell, his physical problems and frustration with his own play probably contributed to his mindset, imo.
Your point about "chronic pain issues" and not "lack of mobility" is interesting, especially if the chronic pain is something that can go away with time and rehab (I don't know). Do you believe it can be improved? Personally, I would love to get behind ANY believable reason to hope that KP will ever again not look like a stiff, and my inability to find one has had me bummed about his future for months.