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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
Yeah this isn't a terrible decision.
Avoiding arbitration means you can move him right away with no restrictions, it allows them to shop him wirh a more reasonable AAV which is attractive to more teams, and then allows the new team that acquires him to have time to negotiate the long term deal if they want when that time comes.
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Ah thanks Matt. I had wondered earlier why do a 2 yr contract instead of waiting for the 2yr arb contract but forgot you can't get traded on the latter (1st year). Thanks!