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Originally Posted by bluejays
As for Vlad’s value vs. Judge, the market has shifted, and I think dramatically. I don’t think it’s wise to give that contract at all, but there are some teams that will look at the $700+ paid for Ohtani and Soto and will gladly pay $500 for Vlad. Just a guess thought but it seems Judge undersold himself in comparison.
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I'm very interested in this. Judge got $360MM. I don't think it's debatable that he's better than Vladdy. He hits better and plays a way more important position defensively. I also don't think the market has actually changed that much. Some teams have way less revenue because of TV deal issues (eg Padres) that will hurt their ability to bid.
I think Ohtani was a one-off because he's two-way and a generational superstar. Then Cohen was pissed at missing out last year so decided to get the #1 guy this year no matter what. I don't think those factors will be in play next year quite as much.
The one thing Vladdy does have in his favour is he's younger than Judge was. He'll be 27 when his FA contract starts vs Judge at nearly 31. I think if he goes anywhere other than the Mets it's like 12 years/$450MM max.