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Originally Posted by jd1020
I dont think either Arrieta or Darvish is looking at a "mega deal."
I think 5 years is probably what they'll get, maybe 6 with an option, and an opt out somewhere in there. Less than a Jon Lester deal.
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thats the problem. That’s not a “reasonable” contract. A team guarantees an aging player in your prime money into their mid 30’s. What pitcher was in their prime in their mid-30’s? And if somehow they have a couple of good years, they can move on to a better contract.
Teams are guaranteeing everything and giving them a no trade clause. There is no cost to the player if it goes bad, only to the team.
Now, this only applies to these 30+ year old players that are wanting long term deals. <30 are still making bank.