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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Bridge deal. Not sure why you're taking things to the extreme to try and make a point.
"We think you're a really good player, a part of the core going forward. But after only 17 games, we just aren't sure - how can we be? And because of that risk, we can only offer $4.75 x 7 yrs. Instead, let's do a two-year bridge deal (2 x $4m?) and if you are the player that you and we believe you are, then there is real money waiting for you on your next contract."
That gives the Yotes some time to see if these young players can take the team to the next level, which might actually put some butts in seats, and it will give them some time to see who the key players are.
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And then he says, "I scored 52 points at 21 years old. I want a deal that gives me term so I can go out and play hard."
Just because he's restricted doesn't mean he has no leverage.
The organization obviously wants him. Every contract carries risk.
This is a market rate deal with a really weird structure.
