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treday
At the end of the day he’s just a little too old to get one of those massive contracts. I’d struggle to see any NL team really feeling comfortable giving him 3 or more years. But who knows, I would have laughed at you if you told me Greinke was gonna get $206m
LAnation
Going to the braves probably. They like signing guys that are past their prime. It the braves way!
bravesfan1998
Oh lanation you wrong for that haha
bravesfan1998
The braves signed them just to eat innings, they will be gone by 2018
BrodiesHairisGreezy!
After they lose Cespedes I see the Genius (Sandy) and the Cheapons chasing him for a 2-year cheapo deal.
reflect
As a Mets fan I expect the same.
BoldyMinnesota
Inb4 someone says how is hitting 234 not bad without looking at the other stats
hoohaa
My prediction:
Bautista sits at home wondering why no one is gonna give him the $150m he wants (It’s your attitude stupid) until late January when the Yankees pick him up on the cheap.
Yankee fans then beat their chests at what a steal they got and make him sit and do the obligatory “I always wanted to be a Yankee” speech and that love fest continues with every bat flip until the reality that he’s barely above mendoza dawns on them in July and they suddenly have a modern Vernon Wells under contract for 3 years.
Brixton
An .817 OPS from a guy who will likely DH 100 games a year isn’t that bad enough to relegate him to Vernon Wells levels of bad. Wells was absolutely awful the last 3 years of his career
hoohaa
Longer contract more odious final years on Wells
. I doubt the contract noose starts in spring this year but just a slow burn with a final season of pure Wells with the long stream of NY writers doing the he’ll bounce back-he’s gotta bounce back-that contracts bounced back sequence
BoldyMinnesota
Where do you get the 150 million from? That report was debunked in spring training right away.
hoohaa
Debunked? No. Denied? Yes.
He flipped his bat with his contract demands and when the fans and press gave him an Odor on the chin for it he denied it.
BoldyMinnesota
That report also came from a no name reporter from tsn, not a really credible source
hoohaa
I’d buy the story over the denial because it fits with his personality.
vinscully16
Well said.
BoldyMinnesota
Lol you shouldn’t believe everything you hear
Catch tha Taste
No way Jose us giving up his beard to go to the Yanks! $$ <Beard
davidcoonce74
He’s literally flipped his bat once. In a super-intense playoff game. Give the bat-flip stuff a rest.
reflect
Stop writing articles about Canadians and go enjoy some time with your families.
Rob L. 2
Bautista isn’t Canadian.
bhoops
As a Blue Jays lifer, I don’t even know what is going with Jose Bautista right now. There is this lack of buzz surrounding his situation. Guy is a Level Of Excellence Franchise Player, coming off an Off-Year. With Kendrys Morales signing on, I’m resigned that Edwin Encarnacion is probably on his way out. So, Jose Bautista seems to be the perfect Free Agent Addition the Blue Jays can make.
cba93
He will get a big contract. He could still hit 35-45 in a hitters park
stryk3istrukuout
I say sign the guy to a modest deal and load it with incentives. I’m fine with 3/51 to start. If he thinks, at 36, he’s still got it… then he will get paid for it as it comes. Add another 8 million per year in incentives and he’ll be both motivated and happy when he know he’s earning his worth. I honestly don’t know why there aren’t more incentive-based contracts; everyone likes a bonus and a chance to earn more money for what you do.
hoohaa
My guess is if you’re 36 with shoulder knee hip injury history signing an incentive based contract is thumbing your nose at age. Think most people would want the guaranteed income option as they age.
Then there is the 500 lb gorilla: That kind of cross the board breakdown plus the late age numbers spike, rep for being a gym rat and unfortunately his nationality may lead some people to believe he’s one urine cup away from being sidelined on any contract.
stryk3istrukuout
Well, it appears his market is low anyway. I’m just saying if 3/51 is what he gets, go ahead and add incentives.
hoohaa
Not sure if I’d give up a draft pick AND that commitment in years to a guy his age whose decline might already be in motion.
1 year and an option sounds better.
stryk3istrukuout
I guess you all just thinking I’m pulling numbers from my rear end. The article suggests his anticipated market is 3/51. Again, all I’m saying just add incentives to that.
costergaard2
I don’t see giving up a draft pick for only one year. Do that and you’ll wonder why you have a horseS farm system in a few years
hoohaa
I think the Yankees would do that for a power hitter: They know they don’t draft well and have rebuilt the farm by trade. That also makes Gardner expendable.so they get talent back development years ahead of a draft pick they may or may not be able to develop
davidcoonce74
Are you kidding? His nationality? Ugh. I hate racism in all its forms, but on what should be a fairly light-hearted discussion about baseball it’s abhorrent.
hoohaa
I said “unfortanately his nationality”
Not racist in any intention from me but that is out there see Dan Shaunessy accusing David Ortiz on that line.
Didn’t mean to offend anyone by stating what some may believe. I don’t believe in guilt by association personally.
davidcoonce74
You do understand these guys are tested regularly, right?
dragonwood
I could stomach him back for 3 for 45-50 and stick him at first base he’s defence is definitely better than smoke
jbs32
Smoak has a reputation as an excellent defensive first baseman. Thats about all he does well
davidcoonce74
His nationality? Barry Bonds. Mark McGwire. Jason Grimsley. Gary Sheffield. Marlon Byrd. Roger Clemens. Willie Mays. Hank Aaron. Jason Giambi. Jeremy Giambi. Jose Canseco. Alex Rodriguez. Marvin Benard. Bobby Estalella. Chad Allen. Gary Bennett. Kevin Brown. Lenny Dykstra. Eric Gagne. Jerry Hairston, Jr. Chuck Knoblauch. Andy Pettitte. Paul Lo Duca. Brian Roberts. Matt Williams. Wally Joyner.
What nationality are all these guys?
davidcoonce74
The CBA doesn’t allow for performance incentives in contracts, only incentives based on playing time. The fear of course, is that playing time can be manipulated to allow the team to avoid those incentives.
cmancoley
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jd396
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reflect
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astrosfan4life
The Stros’ should see what he thinks about a 1 year $20m deal. If he keeps declining then you’re off the hook, and if he hits 2,000 bombs into the Crawford boxes then he can seek a final mega-deal.
jbs32
Why would he turn down 4/80 from Jays to take 1/20 from Astros?
dodgers4life357
Braves going for the old guys
vinscully16
I wouldn’t let Bautista play on my team for free. Bautista is the whiniest ball player I’ve seen in a long time and I’m tired of his act. Jays will be better off without him, just like the Jays got hot this year when Lord Jose hit the DL. I’d bet good money more than a few teammates are eager for Jose to sign elsewhere (stay out of Boston).
24TheKid
Seattle on a 1 year 20 million dollar contract.
24TheKid
The more I think about it the less I like that idea.
jbs32
Again turned down same AAV over 4 years why would he accept it for one?
shady080
EE was offered 4/80. Not Bautista.
Philliesfan4life
Of all teams, how about the phillies? they have money to spend
Monty725
I would give Bats $51/3 with an opt out after year one and some incentives. He can play 1B/DH and a bit of RF. Let him put mouth where the money is. Perform and we pay you. The pick attached to him is really hurting him. Kendrys can play a passable 1B, 30-40 games a year. EE did it. Bringing back Joey is only an option if they don’t resign EE. On a 4 yr deal he can play 1B for 2 anyway. But I don’t give EE a no trade clause. If he’s still productive in year 4 he could have trade value.
Monty725
I would still prefer to see the Jays go after Yo. And would be open to a trade for Bruce and we could even take Duda off the Mets hands to platoon with Smoak (yuk). Worst case DFA both if they suck
ammiel
I’d be happy for the Giants to sign him to 3-51, as Mr. Dierkes predicted, though theres a host of slugging types that will fill the void in the OF.
ck420
he’s not worth it, wouldn’t even give him what the mariners gave cruz
reflect
Would you give him what Cruz gave Cruz? (Steroids).
24TheKid
If you look at cruz’s stats he’s been one of the best offensive players in MLB.
24TheKid
Diddnt finish that, I meant to add that I don’t think Bautista will be able to hit the same as Cruz has. I’d give him a 1 year 20 million because I don’t think he’s worth any more. I don’t think he’s realized that’s all he’s going to get yet.
GarryHarris
No way does Jose Bautista end up on a big market team or even on a contending team in 2017. He will get a one-year scrap-heap type contract on a team like the Marlins, Rays, Twins or the Phillies.
BoldyMinnesota
Cleveland will have a vacant 1b/dh spot, why isn’t that logical. Same with the Yankees, Red Sox, Jays, Orioles, Astros, white sox, Rangers, and Royals.
bigtwinsfan14
Sorry GarryHarris, I can’t see the Twins paying Joey Bats. They have too many good young outfielders and a logjam at 1B/DH. For the Twins, the top priorities is pitching, pitching and, yes, more pitching.