05-28-2021, 05:00 PM
(05-28-2021, 04:32 PM)F Gump Wrote: The concern would be that some loony team would offer THJ superstar money, since you never know.
But
(a) the theory that something like that could happen, is a long way from it actually happening,
(b) he apparently likes this team, and
(c ) he's gotten the crazy money before and it was a disaster for him, so this time his priorities may be broader than just the dollars.
Also, while he's playing at the top of his game right now, it seems wise not to budget dollars based on a player's very best hot streak as his last deal is ending, but to instead negotiate for something more representative of his overall body of work. Hopefully that's how it will play out. $18M?
$18mm has been my number and I’m sticking to it...though the over is looking tempting.
The other question is term. He may be playing himself into a fourth year more than a bigger starting number (or maybe a partial guarantee in the fourth that raises his average over three years).