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Eric Hosmer Open To Extension Talks With Royals

By Jeff Todd and Steve Adams | February 29, 2016 at 5:14pm CDT

Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer tells MLB.com’s Jeffrey Flanagan that he’s open to discussing a long-term contract with the club. As things stand, Hosmer is in line to reach free agency after the 2017 campaign, following one final season of arbitration eligibility.

While there’s been some speculation about Hosmer’s desire to play in a larger market, the first baseman himself tells Flanagan that such talk is merely “outside perspective” and isn’t indicative of his actual feelings.

“I don’t play this game to be in commercials for hair products,” said Hosmer. “I’m playing to try to win championships. Sure you want to give yourself the best opportunity in terms of financially, but at the same time, you want to give yourself the best chance to get to the playoffs. If this group stays together, the best opportunity is right here.” 

From the team’s perspective, GM Dayton Moore tells Flanagan that he expects to sign as many of the club’s core members to long-term extensions as possible. Unsurprisingly, he remained vague beyond that level of commitment.

It certainly appears that both sides are willing to hear one another out, and Hosmer called staying with one club for his entire career the type of situation players dream about. Of course, he’s also represented by Scott Boras, whose clients typically explore the free agent market rather than signing extensions that buy out free-agent years (albeit with some notable exceptions).

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  1. bbatardo

    9 years ago

    I wonder what he’d get on open market? He’s been solid, but doesn’t scream superstar

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    • theroyal19

      9 years ago

      I would think somewhere around $15-17 million a year

      Reply
  2. notagain27

    9 years ago

    What percentage of Boras clients sign contracts that buy out his player’s years of arbitration and free agency??? That’s why Dayton Moore seemed vague in his level of commitment. It takes TWO to make a deal!

    Reply
    • revwillieg

      9 years ago

      Dayton also doesn’t negotiate with players or their agents in the press. He keeps things pretty close to the vest, so I wouldn’t read much into it either way.

      Reply
  3. TheAdrianBeltre

    9 years ago

    Sadly enough, Boras will be demanding Freddie Freeman money if not more…

    Reply
    • jlivers77

      9 years ago

      Teixiera money

      Reply
  4. basquiat

    9 years ago

    This is refreshing. It doesn’t always have to be about money.

    Reply
  5. kylelohse

    9 years ago

    These articles always seem like filler. “Player is open to team giving him many millions of dollars.” Of course he is.

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    • mizzourah87

      9 years ago

      This is actually somewhat relevant when it comes to Hosmer. Here in KC it’s pretty much always been assumed that Hosmer has stars in his eyes and wants out of KC not just for money but he wants to be in a big market where he can be a superstar. I think what he was trying to say here is THAT assumption is incorrect and he would like to stay here. Of course if the money is considerably better elsewhere than what the Royals can give I’m sure he’s gone, but he’s trying to clear up the perception that he wants to leave Kansas City because of the city itself.

      Reply
  6. Gunnerson

    9 years ago

    he looks like he’s actually negotiating a contract in the picture here

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