People are making a huge deal of the 13 years. But the latest rumors were for 10 years at 330 million. So basically the same total amount just spread over more years. I think the Phillies and every fan realize he won't be a $30 mil per year type player those last 3 years, probably not even the last 5 years. I'm sure the Phillies would be thrilled with 8 great years out of him for that contract.
Heres my guess on Harper.
MLB players reach their prime (on avg) at age 29. He is 26. So his next 3-5 should be the best of his career. Years 6-8 will be on the downslope. Years 7-11 the whole league will have the DH by then, so that could be his role. Years 10-13, who knows, throw away years, cut, retire, career ending injury, what ever.
The phillies lineup is gonna be a tough one. You have to throw strikes to A LOT of great hitters in a hitters park.
MLB players reach their prime (on avg) at age 29. He is 26. So his next 3-5 should be the best of his career. Years 6-8 will be on the downslope. Years 7-11 the whole league will have the DH by then, so that could be his role. Years 10-13, who knows, throw away years, cut, retire, career ending injury, what ever.
The phillies lineup is gonna be a tough one. You have to throw strikes to A LOT of great hitters in a hitters park.
Probably the most overpaid ballplayer in history, he really isn't that great. He is below average defensively, almost a liability, should really be a DH. Sure any team would make room for him to get his bat in the lineup, but for that kind of money, I want a guy that at least is average with the glove, he could very well be crap by age 33. Certainly not a guy I'd lock up for life.
What will Aaron Judge command as a salary when his time comes ? A bit older but much better than Harper, maybe 5 years and 200 million ?
This won't end well, it never does.
What will Aaron Judge command as a salary when his time comes ? A bit older but much better than Harper, maybe 5 years and 200 million ?
This won't end well, it never does.
