https://legacy.baseballprospectus.co...texas-rangers/
Contract says Rangers must release Martin after 2019. Well we arent the Rangers..... probably just the way that was phrased and not a real loophole in this contract.
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jpx7 (07-30-2019)
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They just shared his story during the game. He apparently gave up on baseball due to an injury, and decided to start pitching again at a later age. Was discovered pitching in the independent league and then caught on with the Red Sox minor leagues.
At first reaction I thought this was an overpay. I went over to Fangraphs and realized they now have Allard as a 40+. Crazy how much his stock has dropped.
jpx7 (07-30-2019)
Interesting he is 33
If we win the NLDS this year, nobody will complain about it being an overpay.
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Baseball Ref says he’s a free agent after 2023 but that’s a mistake. His unique contract signed after a Japan stint stipulates he’s a FA after this year.
jpx7 (07-30-2019)
Where does Martin slot in our pecking order of pen? Right now the way Snit has been managing it:
CL- Jackson
SU- Swarzak
7th- Sobotka/Newk
LOOGY - Minter/Blevins
Middle/Long - Tomlin/Walker
Who is odd person out?
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Here's some more about the contract
Chris Martin signed a 2 year / $4,000,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $2,000,000. In 2019, Martin will earn a base salary of $2,250,000, while carrying a total salary of $2,250,000.
Further down it shows he's Arb2 eligible next year and Arb3 eligible in 2021.
https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/texas-ra...-martin-14131/
It does seem like an overpay, but one that's not really worth getting upset over. It's not like Allard's value is that high and the need for bullpen help does warrant an overpay, especially when the player given up isn't a very good prospect.
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Only 4 walks this year!