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dtwb93
Royals have a 2 to 3 year window to pull a TV deal just like Pirates or they will go right back to were they came from… The bottom. Ask the Reds, Brewers, and Twins.
Ryan F.
The Twins being at the bottom over the last few years has very little to do with their current television contract. They have been at the bottom because their starting pitching has been horrendous the last few seasons
jd396
The Twins being completely unable to develop major leaguers out of the farm system for several years had little to do with the TV contract, or money at all.
adyo4552
Good to hear. The Royals are proving people wrong that they wont spend money on top players. Gordon was a good example of that theory being wrong. Lets hope Cain gets an extension once free agency hits if the Royals are still contenders; he has deserved it.
AcaciaStrain
Why would the Royals guarantee him arbitration money and then sing him again once he hits free agency? If they were going to look to really keep him past 2017 then they would have probably done it in this deal by getting his arb years cheaper a bit
adyo4552
Because he is at peak now, not later
slider32
I think it shows a lot of loyalty by Gordon and Cain, that’s why they won they are a tight team. Both could get more money elsewhere.
jd396
Something about two consecutive pennants and a World Series probably instills a bit of a desire to stay somewhere rather than chase a few extra dollars here or there.
truroyal15
Sure wish Dayton could find a way to extend him to 4 yrs so it delays his free agency. If not now I am not sure they will be able to afford him once he hits free agency
Snorgator
True, but Cain is one of the true great guys in baseball, and is likely to be loyal to the royals and due to their recent success, why leave for a few million if you’re Cain? KC is clearly his home and the fans love him probably more than Gordon Moose or Hos he’s truly become their franchise superstar
swiifftayala
Pujols and Cano are just 2 recent stars that prove your opinion of leaving for a few less million.
SoCalShu
Pujols and Cano left for way more millions. StL and NY respectively offered WAY less.
baines03
A “few less million”? It’s going to be a lot more than a few.
Lance
i’m amazed at those fans who are so cavalier about “a few million dollars” like it’s no big deal! LOL….we’re talking about their futures and a couple million dollars could mean a BIG difference years from now. This is a business. Players have a short window to cash in. Cain has given the Royals some great play for very little money. He’s just now rounding into one of the best all around OF’s in the game. if he stays healthy, he deserves the contract that guys like Upton and others are getting.
slider32
This is a great deal for the Royals, Cain is an important impact player, he isn’t that young so a long term deal wasn’t to their advantage.
Tyler_KC_Fan
Probably the last contract Cain signs with KC. I am happy they are spending money this offseason though.
quisenberrya
He was here for these two years anyway. Cost certainty. He gets protection in case his legs go out, or hip, or anything else. He was a late bloomer. Wont get a mega contract in two years, but will probably get more than a small or mid market will want to pay. Good player for sure but not a guy you cant win without