I am pleased to announce that Josh Donaldson has reach 4.0 fWAR. Surplus value so far this year of 1 fWAR or 8-9M.
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jpx7 (08-26-2019)
idk he walks too much
Get off my lawn!
Priority number 1-2-3 for AA this winter, keep JD.
jpx7 (08-26-2019)
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jpx7 (08-26-2019)
I don’t expect any JD extension talks to happen before the QO. AA knows he will have a bit more leverage because of the QO being attached. He would be a welcome resign in my book but as many have said has to be right number of years. I would probably go higher in AAV than others.
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jpx7 (08-26-2019)
He's gonna get 200+ mil.
Elite hitter, elite defender, great clubhouse guy, plays everyday. I'd use just about all our money to get him but i doubt we'd even come close to the final bid on Rendon. I doubt he gets Machado/Harper money but he's gonna be well compensated this winter.
jpx7 (08-26-2019)
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Kyler: What kind of contract do you think Josh Donaldson gets this offseason? He’s old but has been healthy and mashing this year.
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Avatar Dan Szymborski: I think he gets a three-year deal for a reasonable amount. Maybe something like Santana originally got from Phillies
That's 3/60, which seems about right for an aging elite slugger with past injury concerns. The Braves hope is that the QO tanks his value such that they can grab him for something like 2/45. They have shown they won't go 3+ years for FAs.
It's also important to note that once JD rejects the QO, the Braves will be in line to pick up a draft pick in the 30s. That essentially means resigning JD at that point will cost them a much more valuable pick than signing Rendon. Will the Braves suddenly change course and give Rendon/Boras 5-6 years? I'm guessing no.
I suggest looking for FAs who can be had on high AAV 1-2 year deals (or equivalent trade targets) if you want to start planning the Braves off season.