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astros_fan_84
I don’t understand why GMs offer opt outs. I realize that they have to make concessions to sign free agents, but they rarely benefit a team.
alt2tab
In the short-term, sure. But I think some teams end up better off if a player opts out. For instance, if Upton opts out, the Tigers will probably be better off in the long-run because they won’t end up paying Upton when his decline starts unless they foolishly decide to re-sign him.
AndThisGameBelongsToMySanDiegoPadres
No, Upton’s opt out clause does indeed hurt the Tigers. He will opt out if and only if he is playing well enough that the Tigers would prefer it if he didn’t opt out. If he plays well and they still don’t want to pay him, then odds are he would have become a tradable asset if not for the opt out.
biasisrelitive
exactly opt-outs are not good for the team now I understand why the offer them in the same way the offer no trade clause it can set their offer apart from other offers
alt2tab
It would hurt their 2018 chances, but could ostensibly improve their future outlook. They already have an aging roster filled with large contracts and Upton would just become another one of those for a team that doesn’t seem likely to seriously compete for a title in the next couple years. And they could use an Upton opt out to finally start rebuilding their minor league system when they get a 5th rounder for him (or whatever it is under the new CBA)
jdgoat
I think there alright unless the player you signed declined a qualifying offer.
barrybonds1994
They have to compete with other teams offering deals to players. If one team offers an opt out, another will. Teams hand out opt outs to these elite guys because they are offering a different type of value or leverage to the player that is not the same as adding extra money or years to a contract
liamsfg
I still think that you should commit to a fixed number of years and it can’t be fluctuated to benefit the player if they choose not to show up to play.
At least start titling these contracts correctly. I’m tired or reading “5-year deal” if its an opt-out after the second year call it a “2-year deal” then mention the rest. It muddies the truth behind a lot of signings these days.
halos101
sometimes it can help teams too. I don’t think their all that bad
AndThisGameBelongsToMySanDiegoPadres
Opt outs never help teams. They are pure downside to the team.
biasisrelitive
I 2nd ryan
Ken M.
Look at Tanaka’s K/9 since he came to MLB. Dropping every year. BB/ 9 have been going the opposite way. With a mediocre fastball,he isn’t going to opt out. He’d be lucky to get 4 yrs $66M.
thegreatcerealfamine
As a Yankee fan I truly hope Tanaka pitches better,then decides to opt out.
Michael Birks
Doesn’t David Price have a an opt- out after next year?
Wainofan
Opt outs are heavily weighted towards player benefits. A lot of flak went cards way when heyward signed with Cubs for less money, but cards refused opt outs and haven’t included them in anyone’s contract yet. In heywards case if he’s playing up to contract and Cubs would like to keep him, he’ll opt out and leave or resign for more money. If he’s not worth contract, as is currently the case, he’ll stay and Cubs are stuck with overpay. Win- win for player, lose-lose for team. Only benefit to team is it allows them to make a “better” offer to a player that might otherwise sign elsewhere.
nysoxsam
Most should take the security of what they have. Take Upton for example. Regardless of what he does, how many teams long term even in his prime will give more for such an inconsistent player?
aff10
What? In-his-prime Upton is clearly worth more than $88 million. The market valued a prime Upton at over $132M. If he struggles in the second half, he probably opts in, but right now, I think he’d beat $100 million again
Macho King OG
If Tanaka opts out the Yankees better run the other way, After the Arod and CC fiasco’s enough is enough!