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TwinsVet
These appear to be decidedly team-unfriendly clauses (in that they diminish potential trade value).
Tim, do you have any speculation as to why the Rockies would appear to reduce their negotiating strength in potential trades so wantonly?
Baseball Grapevine
I would think the Rockies would agree to these to get somewhat of a discount in signing the players to extensions.
satchelprice
Yeah, it’s part of how you convince Tulowitzki to stay around through 2014 for $44M (assuming they exercise his option for 2014, of course).
I mean, he sacrificed A TON of earning power in exchange for the guaranteed money, so why not get a guaranteed idea of where you’ll be living for a while anyways?