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Originally Posted by bluejays
Vlad is taking a risk here too. If by some stretch he doesn't play well (and it's possible), his value drops. So there is room to negotiate, but you also don't want to nickel and dime your franchise player, so they do have to tread carefully. In any case, I'm against the long term deal. It'll end poorly after 7 years of serviceable help. Give him more money but don't give him more term. It'll kill us down the road.
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Vlad only cares about the current day value of the contracts total money
The Jays want 15 years because money in 14 years is worth less today and for luxury tax reasons
A shorter a higher $ contract is bad for the Jays (assuming same total $$)