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Originally Posted by flamingred89
Wouldn't be surprised if there is more to this Bieber news. Like he picks up the option for next year to save the Jays on payroll and cap and they announce an extension soon afterwards for the following years when money starts to come off the books.
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I said it at the time of the trade in this thread - I think it's the opposite
I think when they acquired him there was already a deal in place that he would pick up the option.
I didn't see the Jays giving up the quality of prospect they did for what was a rental. It doesn't fit Atkins M.O.
I think they gave Bieber the option to come play for a contender but he would have to agree to pick up his option for them to make the trade.