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Originally Posted by Jason14h
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.
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I remember you saying it (and disagreed at the time) but maybe that was agreed in advance. Seems surprising unless there's more to it somehow.
The other thing that could have been a factor is the Jays defense. He's going to want to rebuild his value for a big money/long term contract.
A contender with great defense is probably the best way to do that. You put up a better ERA with great defense, plus you can pitch more innings if there are less errors extending outings.
I think there's a chance he feels like he can get $16 now and 6 x $28 next year and maybe that's better than 3 x $22 he thinks he can get now.