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Old 05-31-2016, 01:39 PM   #2422
TheAlpineOracle
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What is the going market rate for a 35-36 year old with his current stats?
I'd say 20M-25M. The thing to nail down with Bautista is length. He is in ridiculous shape, but I wouldn't be too upset if he walked if this is any other team not owned by Rogers, because I honestly don't think you go more than 3 years with a guy of his age. The reason I would be upset with Rogers letting him go is that we all know there is ZERO chance they are going to reinvest that money in another player to replace him.

He's going to want a 5 year term which I believe he would easily get on the open market. Most teams who want to win are more than willing to eat those final 2 years if it helps them for the first 3, but we are dealing with Rogers here.
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