He is going to be a 3WAR player. He's owed 7 million if he picks up the option and we do. IF we do not, then we owe him 3 million. I don't see why you wouldn't want a guy who is pretty safe to put up 2 WAR for 7 million.
Ideally you are not playing him every day. But our OF is still has big needs at opening day next year.
In an ideal role he's a part time player and hitting vs LH, then he's still probably around 1 WAR and worth the deal.