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Craig Kimbrel Reportedly Asking For Nine-Figure Contract

By Jeff Todd | December 12, 2018 at 9:07pm CDT

We’ve heard very little to this point about the market for veteran closer Craig Kimbrel. That may be due to his eye-popping asking price: over $100MM, per Jayson Stark of The Athletic (Twitter link).

Kimbrel and his reps at SportsMeter are obviously shooting for a record-breaking pact, at least as a starting point. It had previously been reported that the 30-year-old hurler was looking for six years, which has never before been secured by a reliever on the open market.

To this point, the largest and longest relief pitching contract is the five-year, $86MM Aroldis Chapman deal with the Yankees. That level of pay is obviously reserved for the truly elite relief arms — those few who, like Kimbrel, have been utterly dominant for extended stretches of time.

When the 2017 season came to a close, a nine-figure promise seemed well within reach for Kimbrel, who for the fourth time threw at least sixty innings of sub-2.00 ERA ball — and did so with an insane combination of 126 strikeouts against just 14 walks. He induced swinging strikes on just under one in five of the pitches he threw while maintaining a career-high 98.7 mph average fastball velocity.

Unfortunately, the final year of Kimbrel’s contract — an extension long ago inked with the Braves, then traded to the Padres and on to the Red Sox — was not to that standard. Kimbrel ended the 2018 campaign with a 2.74 ERA in 62 1/3 innings, with an excellent but hardly otherworldly mix of 13.9 K/9 and 4.5 BB/9. He still pumped 97.5 with the heater, though that was the first time he had dipped below a 98 mph mean heater since 2013.

Most worrying of all was Kimbrel’s uncomfortable postseason effort. It’d be silly to make too much of some brief struggles, and it all worked out in the end, but we’re talking about marketing a player as an unmatchable finishing piece for a team that wants to win it all.

There’s little doubt that Kimbrel’s October scuffles dented his armor a bit, though he also shouldn’t be counted out for a return to glory. Two of Kimbrel’s least-effective seasons have come among the past three, but he’s still unquestionably among the game’s very best relief pitchers. And his durability has been exemplary as well.

Entering the winter, MLBTR predicted that Kimbrel would set a new record, but only for average annual value for a reliever contract rather than total guarantee. It remains to be seen how things develop, but it’s notable that he’s aiming quite high to open the market.

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  1. Balk

    2 years ago

    Hahahahaha, nine figures? Hahaha, let’s see if some idiot gives it to him!

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    • XabiaI

      2 years ago

      Don’t take my spot next time, K buddy? Or we’ll be seeing a lot less of you around here. Reported.

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      • PhilsPhan

        2 years ago

        Ha!! Ok, that was a good one I legit laughed

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      • luclusciano

        2 years ago

        Ha. This. :-D

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      • Balk

        2 years ago

        Hahahahaha, really didn’t notice, maybe I can get 100 down votes? Bring em! Lol

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      • Marc (Phillies Phan)

        2 years ago

        He and you both forgot “Go Yankees.” I have to report that too LOL

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        • XabiaI

          2 years ago

          Go Yankees

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        • Balk

          2 years ago

          Nah, all about those old guys like me, GO Giants!

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        • JD_McNugent

          2 years ago

          Giants 4 life

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      • stan lee the manly

        2 years ago

        I usually don’t like any of these “I hate xabial” posts, but I would be lying if I said I didn’t laugh out loud at this one

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      • stevewpants

        2 years ago

        Xabial – lol
        Kimbrel – gtfo

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      • mikeyank55

        2 years ago

        Come on Dave. Man up. Sign him. You’re already over the limit. Might as well blow John Henry’s money completely. PS-you May want to invest in additional medical staff for your pitchers. 2019 is going to be DL time.

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        • deweybelongsinthehall

          2 years ago

          MS55. Your jealousy is showing. I give Cashman credit for his team’s consistency but such only goes so far. The Yankees of the late 90s were basically built and handed to him. Winning the WS is what it’s all about. You think Sox fan’s care today about their team’s failures in 11, 12,14 and 15? Not when you again win. Talk to me in 2021 should Boston collapse in 19 and 20.

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    • petrie000

      2 years ago

      My money says yes, someone will bite

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  2. baseballfan90

    2 years ago

    No

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    • deweybelongsinthehall

      2 years ago

      I really thought a Sox reunion was more than possible when the season ended. Now I see only Philly or Atlanta. Six years was laughed at so now the spin is $100m+. More laughter and less respect than Rodney Dangerfield ever got. Too bad because he has overall been dominant. Last impression can be long. I earlier suggested 3 x$20m so he could save face and claim the highest avg ever for a closer and that might be the best he’s going to get unless he wants to take a one year deal and try again next year.

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      • Marc (Phillies Phan)

        2 years ago

        deweybelongsinthehall – We can’t be THAT “stupid”…

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        • deweybelongsinthehall

          2 years ago

          Not sure what you mean. Stupid contracts are handed out each year. Look what Philly just gave out to McC. Who were they bidding against? Atlanta might make a great offer to bring him home and the Phillies need a closer and their owner has already backed up his stupid money comment.

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        • mikeyank55

          2 years ago

          It’s time to pony up Marc…your team is worth everything, right?

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      • angler

        2 years ago

        Braves pass even if a reunion is a good story. But thanks for thinking of us.

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  3. Atlanta Barves

    2 years ago

    Why doesn’t he ask for 20 years and $500 billion?

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    • Cvgt

      2 years ago

      too many zeros to fit on a check?

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      • Priggs89

        2 years ago

        What if he asked to be paid exclusively in those really big checks?

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        • nymetsking

          2 years ago

          Nah, I’d make him take it in pennies.

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        • stevewpants

          2 years ago

          Happy Gilmore style

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    • sufferfortribe

      2 years ago

      Tax bracket doesn’t exist?

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      • Atlanta Barves

        2 years ago

        Oh, he’s found a loophole. Brilliant!

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  4. newtzb0ss

    2 years ago

    Have fun not having a Job craig

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    • johnrealtime

      2 years ago

      It’s just a starting point for negotiations. It’ll surely come down

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      • nubbz18

        2 years ago

        He’ll keep it high but realize that no sane GM will sign a one inning reliever for 100 million. So, he’ll take a one year contract with the Sox and try to rebound next year.

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        • knickscavsfan

          2 years ago

          He can rebound with a career year but still wouldn’t get a $100 mil from anyone.

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        • YourDaddy

          2 years ago

          If Chapman got 6 years his deal would have been $103 million.

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      • JKB

        2 years ago

        Its not really a starting point. When the ask is that absurd it becomes a non-starter. Its so overpriced no one takes it serious and do not even bother wasting time making an offer at this point

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    • WestCoastSoxFan

      2 years ago

      Too many teams need a closer and he’s one of the best. But his agents are grossly overestimating his worth right now.

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      • YourDaddy

        2 years ago

        Chapman got $17.2 million AAV, that is more than a $100 million pace for 6 years.

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        • mikeyank55

          2 years ago

          Chapman didn’t sign when he jacked in the post season. He’s got too many hi stress innning, plus his cute beard might be pulling his arm trajectory down. Lol

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  5. fasbal1

    2 years ago

    As good as Kimbrel is, the years and asking price is way to high. Should he get more money than every other closer? I dont think so…

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    • natsfan3437

      2 years ago

      Especially since he’s been in decline the last two years.

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      • BrixtonBrixton

        2 years ago

        ummm 2017 was a very elite season

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        • WestCoastSoxFan

          2 years ago

          2018 was just decent, however, and he was AWFUL in the postseason. He was the anti-Eovaldi in that regard. I’m not even sure he’ll match Eovalldi’s money now. A year ago that would have been unthinkable.

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        • BrixtonBrixton

          2 years ago

          dont think playoff performance effects free agency that much.
          See: Yu Darvish, David Price, etc

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        • deweybelongsinthehall

          2 years ago

          Anyone who watched Boston during his time there will admit he got the job done but was wild and walked too many. Him, Kelly and Barnes all had fans nervous. Love to still have him but Britton to me is the best value out there.

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        • YourDaddy

          2 years ago

          WTF are you talking about. He had 6 saves. No blown saves.

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        • WestCoastSoxFan

          2 years ago

          You obviously didn’t watch the games if that’s your angle.

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      • johnrealtime

        2 years ago

        Take a look at his 2017 stats and tell me about his decline. Even this year was below 2017 but not far at all from ’15 and ’16. I am not saying that any team should give him anywhere close to what he’s asking though

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      • jbigz12

        2 years ago

        2017 was arguably the best season of his career. Not buying that one. 2018 is a different story.

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    • bush1

      2 years ago

      Dudes been shaky for awhile now. He works more tight rope acts then any top closer should.

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      • YourDaddy

        2 years ago

        LMAO. His shaky year was still good enough for 3rd best in the game. Better than Jansen. Better than Chapman who missed time to injury. His worst season is better than all but 2 other guys and that is a testament to just how good he is.

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    • YourDaddy

      2 years ago

      Why not? He has the best stats of any reliever in history. Better than Chapman who got 5/92 or $17.2 million AAV. That would be $103 million for 6 years.

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  6. GreenCustom24

    2 years ago

    Good luck.

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  7. BrixtonBrixton

    2 years ago

    We get it, he has a chance at the best closer in history, but 100M for a reliever is crazy. hes looking at like 5/75

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    • XabiaI

      2 years ago

      This.

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    • bastros88

      2 years ago

      probably wouldn’t even give him that, just sign a cheaper option

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    • detkpd12

      2 years ago

      4/72 or 5/85 and he will probably sign a deal like that!! That’s about $17-18M per year

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    • pr0ject2501

      2 years ago

      Dude, best closer in history? Take a seat.

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      • YourDaddy

        2 years ago

        You better take a look at the stats. He has been better to this point in his career than Mo. That is the best. The gold standard. No one has been better.

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      • YourDaddy

        2 years ago

        fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=rel&…

        Take a seat.

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    • YourDaddy

      2 years ago

      He is looking like 5/90+. He will get more than Chapman or Jansen.

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  8. vtadave

    2 years ago

    Breaking: Craig Kimbrel enters in-patient treatment program.

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    • YourDaddy

      2 years ago

      Joining you?

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  9. swanhenge

    2 years ago

    He’ll get Chapman money at the end. His people are just starting high in negotiations. It just so happens that 20% higher is ONE HUNDRED MILLION dollars.

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  10. muskie73

    2 years ago

    This year Craig Kimbrel ranked 23rd among all relievers with 1.5 fWAR:

    fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=rel&…

    … and fourth over the past three seasons:

    fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=rel&…

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    • YourDaddy

      2 years ago

      WAR for relievers. That is funny. He had the 3rd most saves. That is a closer’s job.

      He has literally the best stats in history.

      fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=rel&…

      Sit down.

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  11. HereComeThePhillies2018

    2 years ago

    Oh dear lord please don’t let this be the stupid money…

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    • dirtydan

      2 years ago

      Agreed

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    • jleve618

      2 years ago

      I’d take like 3/60 for stupid money, not long money though.

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  12. XabiaI

    2 years ago

    Always been a fan of Kimbrel. Love his mentality. Go get him cash!

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    • johnrealtime

      2 years ago

      What kind of contract would be the most you’d be ok with the yanks giving him?

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      • XabiaI

        2 years ago

        Anything to get it done. As long as we also get Harper. :)

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        • johnrealtime

          2 years ago

          These big reliever contracts almost never come close to working out. I think he’s going to look more like Melancon than not

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        • heater

          2 years ago

          Neither of those guys are going to NYY.

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      • knickscavsfan

        2 years ago

        I can’t see the Yanks bring in on him. I’m hoping they resign Robertson and Britton.

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    • justin-turner overdrive

      2 years ago

      Actually Kimbrel on the Yankees means we all won’t have to look at his disgusting beard anymore…

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    • bernbabybern

      2 years ago

      Hell. No.

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  13. XabiaI

    2 years ago

    I love baseball!

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  14. MetsYankeesRedSox

    2 years ago

    LMFAO!

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    • XabiaI

      2 years ago

      This is not unreasonable! Don’t laugh at this. He’s a good reliever. I’d pay him 140 M.

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      • bhambrave

        2 years ago

        Is that you, Craig?

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      • nubbz18

        2 years ago

        And that’s why you’re not a GM my friend. This dude goes one inning every game. Yes, that inning is normally 1-2-3, but it’s still only one inning.

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  15. JMarJR99

    2 years ago

    In this day and age of younger, cheaper flamethrowing arms, Kimbrel needs to be realistic. But, he’s entitled to look just as silly as all the other guys shooting for the moon. Let’s see what he settles for… 4 / $70M to the Phillies…

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    • gmenfan

      2 years ago

      Kimbrel as your avatar, nice !

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    • nubbz18

      2 years ago

      That’s fair, but is he worth that? This guy ranked 23rd in fWAR last season, remember. Plus, GM’s like guys with postseason success even though it might not accurately reflect how good a player is

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      • YourDaddy

        2 years ago

        fWAR, F that. When you are talking about relievers and you bring up WAR you just look stupid.

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  16. MauiDan

    2 years ago

    If the final game of the Red Sox-Yankees ALDS is an indicator, it’s going to be a bumpy ride for the team that pays him.

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  17. goldenmisfit

    2 years ago

    He is asking for something he knows he can never get so when a team signed him for less they will think they got a bargain but in actuality he will have gotten exactly what he wanted. Look for a deal probably around five years and 85 million.

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    • johnrealtime

      2 years ago

      Agreed. Negotiations 101

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  18. bhambrave

    2 years ago

    The Braves should give him a 10-figure contract:
    5 years/$75,000,000.00

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    • Cvgt

      2 years ago

      I like what you did there

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    • stretch123

      2 years ago

      Braves should aim higher, like Soroka, Riley and William Contreras for Realmuto and Steckenrider ;)

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  19. bobtillman

    2 years ago

    Left unsaid, because the Meetings have been rather slow, is that every FA has gotten what they wanted….heck, Lynn and Morton got MORE than they could have expected.

    Ownership is (a) flush with money and (b) under pressure to spend it. They’ll be some records set. And ya, 400M? Yep…….

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    • Samuel

      2 years ago

      B i n g o !!!

      And it happens every year.

      Who in their right mind gives a rapidly deteriorating Andrew McCutchen that many years for that AAV? The man is a year behind Adam Jones. But every year there are desperate teams – front offices and ownership – that flex their muscles for their fans…..knowing the body isn’t really strong.

      And this years cliche in both the comment section and the articles……

      “They can flip him at the deadline”.

      Sounds like a bad used car salesperson’s pitch……or a line from Steinfeld.

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  20. yukongold

    2 years ago

    Hahahaha.
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    Cashman:
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    Hold my beer

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  21. justin-turner overdrive

    2 years ago

    asking for a bigger contract than chapman while being 4 years older than chapman

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    • YourDaddy

      2 years ago

      While being better than Chapman.

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    • johnrealtime

      2 years ago

      2 years older at time of free agency but I see your point

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  22. Bubba

    2 years ago

    Bahahaha. $100,000,000 for a 30 year old on the DECLINE. Lucky if he has 2 DECENT years left.

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    • justin-turner overdrive

      2 years ago

      this is a completely insane statement, youre literally saying all players over 33 suck. like no, just stop it

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      • XabiaI

        2 years ago

        Agreed! Just Turner is very bad at baseball, and he’s like what, 37? Old players just got retired.

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      • BrixtonBrixton

        2 years ago

        more time than not, they are though.

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  23. mack22

    2 years ago

    Wasn’t that good in the WS

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  24. Cuso

    2 years ago

    6 years and 9 figures?

    Come on, dude. “Only if she 5’3”

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  25. Kane

    2 years ago

    Good luck! He will be sitting all season if he doesn’t return to planet earth.

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  26. sufferfortribe

    2 years ago

    This is Jayson Stark reporting it. Grain of salt, people.

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    • YourDaddy

      2 years ago

      You mean the Jason Stark that just got the most prestigious award in sports journalism? The guy that is one of the very most respected guys in the industry? Yeah, I will believe that he is right.

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  27. bernbabybern

    2 years ago

    Do you even throw 100, bro?

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  28. san888

    2 years ago

    Gave me a heart attack the whole playoffs. I’m ready to move on. Make Eovaldi the closer.

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  29. jaytai7918

    2 years ago

    Hahahaha

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  30. twinsguy69

    2 years ago

    100 million for 60 innings a year. That’s the equivalent of 7 games a year. I don’t care how good he was.

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  31. kiddhoff

    2 years ago

    I guess none of you know how negotiations work. Obviously hes not gonna start negotiations asking for 4 yrs/$60mil.

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  32. Ski to Coors

    2 years ago

    Well at least GMs can plan on him being available in February.

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  33. MetsYankeesRedSox

    2 years ago

    I’m going to bed.
    Seeing tomorrow is last day of the meetings, there better be a blockbuster trade.

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    • XabiaI

      2 years ago

      Good Night

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      • JD_McNugent

        2 years ago

        Xabial is my hero, he’s my angel in the outfield, he’s my knight in shining pinstripes.

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        • XabiaI

          2 years ago

          Love you too

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  34. bravesfan

    2 years ago

    He’s good enough that he’s gonna get a legit good deal no matter what. Might as well test to see how high it can go. Never know, someone might bite. Hope my braves get him but even I know this is asking to much: I think 4 year deal is fair.. money similar to Chapman seems reasonable also

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    • YourDaddy

      2 years ago

      4/82? I think he would take that. What he is asking for is Chapman money over 6 years. He will probably settle for a higher AAV over 5 years.

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      • bravesfan

        2 years ago

        I meant more on a per year Chapman money, or slightly higher. Not overall. My head thinks one thing my words say another

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  35. Rickeo02

    2 years ago

    Too funny

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  36. Ninth 3 Year Plan

    2 years ago

    4/65 or gtfo

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    • gmenfan

      2 years ago

      “Who do you think I am ? Mark Melancon ?” – Kimbrel

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  37. chiraqi_savage

    2 years ago

    the day a reliever gets 9 figures, is the day i stop watching baseball.

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    • YourDaddy

      2 years ago

      Guess your baseball watching days are over.

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  38. ScottCarriere

    2 years ago

    Get the hell outta town! This would hamstring any team out there.

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  39. BruceBochyistheMarlboroMan

    2 years ago

    Gonna have to pay him in Bitcoin at this ask.

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  40. callingoutdummies247

    2 years ago

    Sign Harper, let him play 8 in the field and close the game in the 9th. Only give him off on day game after night game…. get your moneys worth

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    • XabiaI

      2 years ago

      Harpers going to the Yankees. Book it!

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      • JD_McNugent

        2 years ago

        Everyone’s going to the Yankees !!

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  41. bush1

    2 years ago

    I feel like he was shaky a lot over the last year. I realize he’s had a great career but man I don’t trust this guy long term at all. Plus he’s older than the other top closers like Chapman when they got their deals. Stay away

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  42. HarveyD82

    2 years ago

    any chance of him not playing ST and missing regular season games by signing late?

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  43. jorge78

    2 years ago

    Kimbrel is living in crazy town!

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  44. YourDaddy

    2 years ago

    Arguably the best reliever in the history of baseball should get paid. More than the 2nd tier guys like Chapman and Jansen. They got $17.2 million and $16 million AAV respectively. He should get more. $100 million may be a bit much though. 5/$90 million is reasonable.

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    • gmenfan

      2 years ago

      Craig, is that you ?

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      • YourDaddy

        2 years ago

        Yes. And anyone who doesn’t know my stats is a moron. I will post them for you since all Giants fans have been idiots since they left NYC.

        fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=rel&…

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    • cowdisciple

      2 years ago

      Gonna have to argue pretty hard for that. Go.

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  45. ColossusOfClout

    2 years ago

    No one is stupid enough to pay this… Well, maybe the Nationals.

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    • YourDaddy

      2 years ago

      The Yankees paid Chapman $17.2 million AAV for 5 years. That is $103 million for 6 years. That is exactly what Kimbrel is asking for.

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  46. gmenfan

    2 years ago

    Yeah, and I’m reportedly seeking a woman with beer-flavored nipples. And ?

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  47. stretch123

    2 years ago

    Insane demands… Kimbrel should be avoided. My max offer to him would be 4 years and 75 million. Heck, My max offer to any closer would be 4 years 75 million. Closers simply aren’t worth as much as the market has made them out to be nowadays. What makes more sense is to develop pitchers from within and construct bullpens that have electric arms from top to bottom and let the team close out games by committee or go let one guy out of the bunch earn the 9th. Once they are a free agent, repeat the process and figure out another closer from within or a cheaper, effective external arm.

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    • YourDaddy

      2 years ago

      $18.75 million AAV? OK. That would be the most in history for a reliever by $1.5 million per year. For 5 seasons that is $93.75 million. I am sure Kimbrel would settle for that.

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  48. shortytallz

    2 years ago

    Kimby ain’t no Mo.

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    • YourDaddy

      2 years ago

      Nope. To this point in his career he has been better than Mo.

      fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=rel&…

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  49. JD_McNugent

    2 years ago

    I say kimbrel gets 5/135

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    • stretch123

      2 years ago

      No way he does. I think he gets 6 years at 105 million max.

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      • JD_McNugent

        2 years ago

        Depends how desperate the team who signs him is. Maybe the mariners but now it looks like they are doing a light rebuild so who knows .

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        • stretch123

          2 years ago

          Phillies could. If they lose out on Harper and Machado. Although they’ll end up getting Harper.

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        • JD_McNugent

          2 years ago

          The Phillies are spending like a drunken xabial, so it’s a possibility.

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        • XabiaI

          2 years ago

          Boop

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        • proof2006

          2 years ago

          The Phillies were out on Corbin at 6 and out on Happ at 3. No way they spend $100,000,000 plus on a reliever.

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  50. PinstripedPride

    2 years ago

    I’ve got Kimbrel pegged for the Phillies, still say he goes there. He’s the perfect fit and they can stupidly spend on him

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  51. formerdraftpick

    2 years ago

    Pirates

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  52. jimmertee

    2 years ago

    Nine figures. Stupid idea, stupid writing of a stupid idea. Never going to happen. Waste of screen space.

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  53. ThatBallwasBryzzoed

    2 years ago

    Hes gonna end up a free agent well into spring training if he wants that much money and years. He’ll “settle” for 3 years maybe 4 and 65mil

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  54. hillarytrump16

    2 years ago

    That’s what I ask for at the sperm bank, but rarely do I get it.

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  55. jimslim

    2 years ago

    You keep referring to aroldis chapman having the longest contract for a reliever. In 1976 Rollie fingers signed a 6 year contract with the San Diego Padres…take THAT from a fan who predates all the computerization numbers that take the humanity out of baseball

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  56. jimslim

    2 years ago

    Red Sox fan who thinks Kimberly should get 4/56 top. A great, great talent but there there is this intangible that out weighs many of the modern measurements. It is called courage and sadly Kimberly seems to lack it in big moments

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  57. jimslim

    2 years ago

    Meant K I m b r e l. Auto correct did me in. Sorry. After reading all posts, maybe I was low, maybe 4/64 but this guy is a bad contract waiting to happen. I hope the Red Sox stay away from him

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  58. EvilDeadpool

    2 years ago

    This article isn’t about the yankmees but yet yankmee trolls are here talking about it . Go to school you bums.

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  59. Happy2Engage

    2 years ago

    Bet he gets at least 80. Shoot for the stars and maybe land on the moon instead. It’s still closer to outer space than most of ya’ll will get!

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