02-25-2024, 04:58 AM
Looks like a good deal for both sides, though I know it's not exactly what he wanted. If he plays all star level again he can opt out and chase the 6/200 or whatever he really wanted, so that keeps the urgency there, and with the younger guys coming up the Cubs would be fine with that. If he regresses or gets hurt his AAV is still high over 3 seasons so he's set for life if he wasn't already, but it's short term and capped at 80 so the risk is mitagated for the team.
Only question now is are they done, or any chance at one of the other FAs out there? I'm guessing this is it, but man, would love to be wrong and get one more guy on a short term deal.
I hope he keeps his 2 strike approach, I credit that more than "luck" in terms of his peripherals. And I think this probably bumps the Cubs up over the Cards as the favorites in the division.
Only question now is are they done, or any chance at one of the other FAs out there? I'm guessing this is it, but man, would love to be wrong and get one more guy on a short term deal.
I hope he keeps his 2 strike approach, I credit that more than "luck" in terms of his peripherals. And I think this probably bumps the Cubs up over the Cards as the favorites in the division.