BREAKING: Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on a 14-year, $340 million contract extension, according to sources familiar with the deal.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) February 18, 2021
Jeeeeesus.
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Feb 17, 2021 at 5:40 PM
- SteveWallacesHelmet
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Jeeeeesus.
Feb 17, 2021 at 5:49 PM
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Feb 17, 2021 at 7:22 PM
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Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
BREAKING: Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on a 14-year, $340 million contract extension, according to sources familiar with the deal.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) February 18, 2021
Jeeeeesus.
I feel like it'll age well with how baseball contracts are going forward
Feb 17, 2021 at 8:26 PM
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Feb 18, 2021 at 5:58 AM
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Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
BREAKING: Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on a 14-year, $340 million contract extension, according to sources familiar with the deal.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) February 18, 2021
Jeeeeesus.
If he split that contract in half given his ability, he probably would could have made more. In 7 years that contract may look like a steal among the stars of the game. But its hard to imagine turning down a guaranteed 24 Mil a year for the next 14 years.
Also, if this is the new trend of signing decade long contracts, some club will end up f**ked when one of these dudes doesn't age well.
Feb 18, 2021 at 6:15 AM
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^Agreed with the last point. It seems the amount of these deals seem to grow faster than the teams payrolls.
Feb 18, 2021 at 8:45 AM
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Bobby Bonilla contract will be up 1 year after Tatis'
Feb 18, 2021 at 8:59 AM
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The more I think about this, the better the deal is for the Padres.
Feb 18, 2021 at 10:22 AM
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What a stupid contract. When has these long term contracts worked out? Very rarely.
Feb 18, 2021 at 10:37 AM
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Originally posted by TheGore49er:
What a stupid contract. When has these long term contracts worked out? Very rarely.
When has a long term contract been given to a 22 year old? I think this is a great deal for both sides TBH.
On a related note, if I am Ronald Acuña, I am firing my agent immediately.
[ Edited by SteveWallacesHelmet on Feb 18, 2021 at 10:38 AM ]
Feb 18, 2021 at 12:40 PM
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Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
Originally posted by TheGore49er:
What a stupid contract. When has these long term contracts worked out? Very rarely.
When has a long term contract been given to a 22 year old? I think this is a great deal for both sides TBH.
On a related note, if I am Ronald Acuña, I am firing my agent immediately.
He's not proven enough to commit this kinda money on the guy. I agree with David Samson. Wait 4 years and then pay him.
[ Edited by JustinMT on Feb 18, 2021 at 4:12 PM ]
Feb 18, 2021 at 1:13 PM
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Originally posted by JustinMT:
He's not proven enough to commit this kinda money on the guy. I agree with David Samson. Wait 4 years and the pay him.
Ichiro ruined baseball
Feb 18, 2021 at 1:24 PM
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Originally posted by JustinMT:
Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
Originally posted by TheGore49er:
What a stupid contract. When has these long term contracts worked out? Very rarely.
When has a long term contract been given to a 22 year old? I think this is a great deal for both sides TBH.
On a related note, if I am Ronald Acuña, I am firing my agent immediately.
He's not proven enough to commit this kinda money on the guy. I agree with David Samson. Wait 4 years and the pay him.
or wait 4 years and see if he leaves for another team
Feb 18, 2021 at 1:31 PM
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Originally posted by Rubberneck36:
Originally posted by JustinMT:
Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
Originally posted by TheGore49er:
What a stupid contract. When has these long term contracts worked out? Very rarely.
When has a long term contract been given to a 22 year old? I think this is a great deal for both sides TBH.
On a related note, if I am Ronald Acuña, I am firing my agent immediately.
He's not proven enough to commit this kinda money on the guy. I agree with David Samson. Wait 4 years and the pay him.
or wait 4 years and see if he leaves for another team
This sets a bad foundation going forward. This cant be good for baseball at all. Most teams cant afford to do this type of contract, and now these young players are probably looking at getting this type of contract as well.
Sorry teams like the Rays, but if you cant pay me that much and give me security for life, im leaving in FA and some team thats loaded will.
[ Edited by TheGore49er on Feb 18, 2021 at 1:31 PM ]
Feb 18, 2021 at 1:36 PM
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Every MLB team can afford to give a contract like this. Some owners are just cheap.
$24M a season for an elite player is not a crazy contract.
$24M a season for an elite player is not a crazy contract.