Quote:
Originally Posted by JayP
Because this never happens with top free agents? Do you think that the player's association is going to let Price leave tens of millions of dollars on the table and drive down the price of other top pitchers? And this all ignores the fact that the Red Sox could just keep upping the price - $217m is what they got him for, not necessarily their ceiling. They were getting Price no matter what. The reports say they initially offered $200 million, then the Cards came into the bidding at $190 million. So the Red Sox responded by upping their offer to $217 million. That's 27 million more than the next closest team which is ridiculous.
I'd like to hear what your idea of a respectable offer from the Jays would've been during this time that would've changed his mind. Keeping in consideration that the players association is breathing down his neck and his agent also stands to lose hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of dollars too by leaving money on the table as well.
|
The players' assoc. can say what they want, the final decision is Price's.
My past posts of offering a respectable offer for Price is basing it on a few factors. His agent has stated that Price enjoyed playing for the Jays and was willing to sign there and was surprised no offer came. The team is essentially intact from last year. Him and Stroman has some friendship going. Given those parameters, at least present a respectable offer to start the ball rolling such as 20-25 million per season for ex. 6 or 7 yrs. It is not close to the ridiculous offer of Boston but if Price balks at Jays' offer or counters with a crazy offer, then both parties can walk. at least presnt a darn offer! If they can pay Happ 12 million/season for 3 yrs as a 33 yr old that has never been an ace, well, you can certainly spend more for David Price.