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I’m pretty sure stating “Clayton Kershaw’s extension is not a comparable deal” is going to be the first thing out of the mouths of every GM for the next several years when negotiating any contract extension with one of their pitchers.
jill
It ups the ante for the Scherzers of the world, of which there aren’t many. Any good, reliable, uninjured, proven starter is going to get paid though. But few are even close to Kershaw’s level.
Homer Bailey’s future contract should be in line with Zack Grienke’s contract.
jp1198
Good idea. Bailey is very good and underrated.
ShaneRedsFan
It sure would be nice getting Bailey locked up long term. Hopefully we can get Latos and Leake locked up as well. A future rotation of Latos, Bailey, Leake, Cingrani, Stephenson/Holmberg looks very promising.
godzillacub
But do the Reds have the cash for that? Bailey, Latos, and Leake on top of the Votto extension . . . that’s gonna be a lot of dough, no?
EDIT: It’ll help when Phillips is off payroll, but that’s not for a bit yet.
ShaneRedsFan
Yeah that’s what concerns me.
teufelshunde4
I hope they lock them all up. With Reds fans steadfastly refusing to show up and attend game. A big contract extension only weighs down a cash strapped team father in to mediocrity in future years.
northsfbay
You have a lot of teams locking up players before they reach free agency. If a player has been in the teams system their whole career, they may sign for sentimental reasons. It doesn’t leave much on the free agent market. It makes it more difficult for big market teams that want to build their teams with free agency.
alphabet_soup5
For every Cal Ripken there’s an A-Rod, Cano, Pujols, etc. who will go for the money.
Bobby Trentman
I’d rather see Latos signed long term
Eslva917
I would overpay if he changes his last to Simpson.
Tim Graddy
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jmo 8
Extend Bailey and Latos. I would offer Leake one as well, he’s young, durable and will continue to improve. Cueto, Cingrani and Stephenson fill out the rest of the rotation options. Reds will have 6 very solid SP. Keep drafting and developing pitching. The Reds need to operate like the Rays.