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Indians Nearing Long-Term Extension With Michael Brantley

By Jeff Todd | February 10, 2014 at 6:22pm CDT

The Indians and outfielder Michael Brantley are closing in on a long-term deal, reports Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer (Twitter links). The deal could be for four years with an option, says Hoynes. Brantley is represented by the Legacy Agency.

As things stand, the sides still have to resolve a pending arbitration case ($3.8MM vs. $2.7MM) for the 26-year-old. Brantley, who slashed .284/.332/.396 last year in 611 plate appearances, is presently under team control through 2016. A four-year deal would cover one free agent year, with an option extending to another. 

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  1. AmericanMovieFan

    11 years ago

    I’m predicting 4 years/$24MM w/ a $1MM buyout on an $11MM option.

    2014: $3MM
    2015: $5MM
    2016: $7MM
    2017: $9MM
    2018: $11MM option w/ $1MM buyout.

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    • Jeff Todd

      11 years ago

      This is essentially the Maybin deal (if you ignore the 1st, pre-arb year), which is immediately where my thoughts went. Seems like a pretty good comp, though Maybin was 1 yr of service behind and was coming off of a 40 SB, 4-+ WAR year.

      Another is Franklin Gutierrez (4/20.5), though that is pretty out of date.

      Will be a very interesting point of observation for the extension market if agreement is reached (long-term deal for non-premium player from club with sub-$100MM payroll).

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    • The Ghost of Bobby Bonilla

      11 years ago

      If the Tribe gets that deal, it’s a huge win for the team. You’re getting his four peak years for $25mm. I hope you’re right.

      Reply
      • LazerTown

        11 years ago

        Arbitration seasons are usually cheap.

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    • MB923

      11 years ago

      Wow. Something tells me you knew this ahead of time lol

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    • LazerTown

      11 years ago

      Could see that. Melky’s $16M/2 sets a good bar too for a non elite corner outfielder with not a whole lot of power. Essentially paying $10M for his 2017 year, and $10M for another if he is good. Not sure I’m a fan if price came to that. Not big on $80M/year payroll teams devoting that much of their money to non-elite players. Brantley is fine, but unless he grew his power out he really isn’t anything special. More like average offensively at best compared to leftfielders.

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  2. Nathan Boley

    11 years ago

    I’ve always loved Brantley. I think he has the potential a very good outfielder for the Indians. I remember near the end of last year, there was a stretch of four or five games where he had at least four hits in each one. He really caught fire for the Tribe down the stretch.

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    • Fernando

      11 years ago

      I also really like Brantley. He also showed some flashes of power this year. I’m hoping that continues to blossom. He is still pretty young.

      He is also excellent at gunning down runners trying to stretch singles into doubles.

      Glad he will (potentially) be signing an extension.

      Reply
    • Metsfan93

      11 years ago

      Wow, you kind of called his break-out. He busted out huge time.

      Reply
  3. Jonathunder

    11 years ago

    Really happy about this. Brantley doesn’t get the media attention that our other outfielders get but he is just as important, really under appreciated. Hope to see him in a Tribe uniform for a long time.

    Reply
  4. First Bleed

    11 years ago

    Glad the Indians got something back in the CC trade considering the other prospects at the time didn’t pan out. He has at least added a solid anchor to their OF.

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  5. jeremyn

    11 years ago

    Unless he’s changed agents recently I know Brantley’s agent Josh… good luck man get it done

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