I think Olson is about to turn 28.
So you could have had FF to age 38 (39 in sept) or Olson to age 36. Also getting 8 years of Olson for about the price of 6 years of FF, maybe less than FF.
After time for emotion to be removed (Shea who?) we just added MLB's third best 1B (FF first) and extended him and Olson is likely only to get better. AA must be pissed he didn't get Executive of the Year last season.
JohnAdcox (03-15-2022)
I'm not sure we'll ever know that is the case. For all we know, AA made him a big offer before spring training last year and Freddie decided to wait.
I don't think there is 'blame' for either side. Both did what was best for them, and ultimately I think both will be better off for it.
Jaw (03-15-2022)
There is no guarantee he would have signed in 21 for a number of reasons. It certainly looks as if he was intent on playing the field at this point.
Point is FF could have been a Brave and chose not to be.
Anyone wanting to have FF for considerably more money is just being emotional.
Ivermectin Man
Acuña’s Bat Flip (03-15-2022), Jaw (03-15-2022), The Chosen One (03-15-2022)
thethe (03-15-2022)
Acuña’s Bat Flip (03-15-2022), McCann'sCans (03-15-2022), The Chosen One (03-15-2022)
JohnAdcox (03-15-2022)
DOB says a source told him we have like $15 million to spend this spring. That is... not what we were all thinking.
Jaw (03-15-2022)