Newcomb and Folty combined this spring: 24.2 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 6 BB, 19 K.
brian22 (03-15-2018), Freshmaker (03-15-2018), JohnAdcox (03-15-2018), Tapate50 (03-15-2018)
Here is what the Cubs saved by delaying Bryant's service clock (*projecting his last 3 arb years):
2015 (age 23): $0.550M
2016 (age 24): $0.650M
2017 (age 25): $1M
2018 (age 26): $11M
2019 (age 27): $16M*
2020 (age 28): $21M*
2021 (age 29): $26M*
They gained his age 29 season for $26M, which would have cost them upwards of $40M if he were to become a FA.
Acuna could very well top those numbers. If he does, the season in question (2024) will be his age 26 season. The Braves can control that age 26 season for $25M-$30M, or they can let him hit the FA market and likely command $50M per year in a mega FA contract.
It is imperative the Braves control at least his age 26 season, even if they have to raise a stink similar to what the Cubs did with Bryant. We've gone over giving Acuna a record setting deal (beating DeJong's 6/26 +2 options) once he completes this season, and we've gone over the Singleton deal for $10M before he even steps foot in a real MLB game.
What kind of extension would it take for the Braves to allow him to be on the team opening day? It would be completely precedent setting.
50PoundHead (03-15-2018), jpx7 (03-15-2018), tomahawkchop (03-15-2018)
Gotcha. Spotrac says two more: http://www.spotrac.com/mlb/atlanta-b...ynewicz-14161/
I read Acuña can be called up April 13th to secure the extra year of control? Would line up perfectly for me to see him the 14th at Wrigley.
Has there EVER been a statement and question a certain someone should absolutely never have made and asked publicly more than...
Kinda pathetic to see yourself as a message board knight in shining armor. How impotent does someone have to be in real life to resort to playing hero on a message board?
mfree80 (03-15-2018)