Gotta respect a guy for asking himself how much is enough and then taking a deal he is happy with. Could he have gotten more? Definately. I'm sure he knows this too. Classy of him to show the Phils some loyalty and give them a significant hometown discount. Granted the contract does contain some incentives, but regardless it is a steal for the Phils.
I know what your saying. I have this vision of the episode of Seinfeld running through my head...the time Kramer got burned by the hot coffee and as he and his lawyer were being given the offer of free cafe lattes for life...and....as they were about to present the second offer KRAMER JUMPS UP AND SAYS you got a deal!!
They had him under control. I'm not even sure if he's arbitration eligible yet. If he wasn't, they could have paid him the league minimum or whatever they chose to pay him next year. Then, if they couldn't agree to terms, an arbitrator would determine his salary every year. By doing this, he likely will make the same, maybe a little less than he would have by forcing arbitration every year. Plus, it's all guaranteed now, so if he ends up having a less than stellar next couple of years, he still gets all the money. This happens all the time.
Nobody makes the huge money until they become a free agent. That's when the $20 million a year contract offers come pouring in.
Nobody makes the huge money until they become a free agent. That's when the $20 million a year contract offers come pouring in.
