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Originally Posted by Jason14h
Well he got 20 million less in guaranteed money and 1 less year then the Jays initial offer. If his agent had countered with 4 years 85 million he would be a Jay and have 25 million more in his pocket in guaranteed $.
He stated all off season he wanted to return to the Jays. There were reports his agent basically had to explain to him the Jays were out and he needed to sign somewhere else.
Anyone who thinks this wasn't a total failure on Atkins part is fooling themselves. The only good part is we get a pick, which I still suspect was Atkins plan since day 1.
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Then why didn't he sign when they offered him 4/80? If his goal was to return to the Jays, he would have signed with the Jays.
His goal (or his agents) was to sign a big contract. They misjudged the market and he is now making less than he could have.