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Originally Posted by fleury
I suspect the same strategy for Rogers, but I can't agree with the last paragraph. The Jays cannot afford to sign a player like Harper - it was absolutely screw the rest of the team as the pay structure would become top heavy. Plus a 13 year contract as we all know, is crippling. I have no problem with them pursuing Harper or anyone else who is demanding a contract greater than 6 years, especially at a premium price. And I don't feel bad about it as 80% of the league can't afford that contract given the tv contracts most franchises don't have (or gate revenue). Makes sense for them to sign two really good guys at that price rather than 1 franchise guy, IMO.
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The Jays can afford to sign a player like Harper and other pieces around him. They are one of the biggest markets in baseball. They simply chose not to given their ownership structure. Their decisions are not a matter of “can’t” , they are a matter of “won’t”..