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A'sfaninUK
They should instead sign Ray Searage to a 50 year deal for $500M because that man is a miracle worker.
DFADFA
Orr Nova always had his stuff, but when he was with the Yankees( pitching in the small park al east) it didn’t work. But with the weaker and bigger ballparks it works.
disgruntledreader 2
Yes, because if there’s a defining trait of the NL Central ballparks, it’s that they’re expansive and not homer-happy.
tylerall5
True, Cincinnati is one of the smallest parks I. The league
theeterps
I understand, obviously, that Nova has little incentive to sign before free agency. However, he has said on many occasions that he loves Pittsburgh. Sure, nearly every player says that about the team/city they play for. But it’s important to note that, as Jeff said, Nova has had this rapid reclamation only since joining the Pirates. And he absolutely could give a discount to the Pirates for that very reason. There have been mixed results with successful Pirates reclamation projects moving on to other organizations.
Happ has been a resounding success for Toronto in year one. Volquez was huge for KC in his first year there last season, but has completely fallen off this year.
Neil Huntington and company surely don’t want to let Nova slip away. For this deal to get done, Nova will have to give some sort of “hometown discount,” and Huntington will have to go beyond his (ownership’s) comfort zone.
Blue_Painted_Dreams_LA
The shelf life suggests that in this weak FA market this could be his his one big payday. Can’t fault him for not giving to much of a discount.
theeterps
Oh definitely cannot fault him, not at all. Was just saying I could see him possibly doing it.
theeterps
Also, see: David Freese.
Signed a ridiculously team-friendly extension in a contract year.
Blue_Painted_Dreams_LA
Well true, but he can appreciate how deep a position 3rd base is and how difficult it was for him last year to get a job. Such difficulties would not present themselves for Nova especially without a QO. You can never have to much pitching. And he positioned himself in the top 5-10 range.
tylerall5
What you said is true, but he can also play quality first base as well. Pirates played him there a lot this year.
Blue_Painted_Dreams_LA
The problem still remains that he provides steady number just none that would carry a team. His power numbers don’t justify a move in monetary value at 1st. He is a good glue guy, but his team friendly contract is reflective of his production at a non premier position.
chesteraarthur
Your post makes it seem even less likely, imo, that he’d sign an extension.
AndThisGameBelongsToMySanDiegoPadres
There is absolutely no reason, at least from Nova’s perspective, for him to take an extension at this point.
dlevin11
Nova wants max $$$$$$. That is not what Bucs do.