Originally Posted by nsacpi
I think locking Acuna up ought to give the Braves a lot more confidence in making other moves.
The Braves apparently know they will control Acuna through his age 31 season at a maximum of 17m in any given year? Is that right? Wow, that really ought to open up some cash in short and long term.
Whether it should go to Kimbrel simply depends, but I think this should make something like Kimbrel more likely.
That was ... not a good idea.
I don't get the math either.
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The 8/100 portion is exactly as expected. I have detailed that contract almost exactly a few times now.
The extra 2 option years is mind bogglingly stupid from Acuna's agent. I have no idea why he agreed to it, but the Braves now control Acuna throughout the entirety of his 20s.
Unless there is some opt-out clause that hasn't been reported yet, this is an extremely good extension for the Braves.
most likely it is a typo and should be 134
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I mean, Acuna is still getting paid. He gave up 100+ million in signing this, but it also protects him in case of injury or if he craters. It's still life changing money, even if isn't Trout money.
The 8/100 portion is exactly as expected. I have detailed that contract almost exactly a few times now.
The extra 2 option years is mind bogglingly stupid from Acuna's agent. I have no idea why he agreed to it, but the Braves now control Acuna throughout the entirety of his 20s.
Unless there is some opt-out clause that hasn't been reported yet, this is an extremely good extension for the Braves.
The $10 buyout is added into the $100M guarantee, and is used to spread cash out farther.
This is how contracts with options are typically reported.
ignoring the fact that saving future money has no bearing on payroll in 2019. lol
jpx7 (04-02-2019)
This just locks him up through 2028, right? Not 2030.
"Acuna is getting lucky, just like CJ did when he batted .321 and won a batting title. He is unlikely to get lucky at the MLB level over an extended period of time. He will settle in around .300-.320 just like everyone else, and when he does, he won't be within shouting distance of the 1.000 OPS he is posting in AAA...more like low .700s in 2018." -Enscheff 8/25/17
yup...plus the calculus with regards to Kimbrel really is an independent matter
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
Yes. Math is hard for some.
crazy how team friendly this is
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
his family plus or minus two generations are set
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
It also locks him up through his age 30 season, not age 31 as I've seen some places.
"Acuna is getting lucky, just like CJ did when he batted .321 and won a batting title. He is unlikely to get lucky at the MLB level over an extended period of time. He will settle in around .300-.320 just like everyone else, and when he does, he won't be within shouting distance of the 1.000 OPS he is posting in AAA...more like low .700s in 2018." -Enscheff 8/25/17
Do people think the 2019 salary figure is an obstacle to bringing in Kimbrell? I wouldn't think that was the sticking point.
You never know with those Latin players how old they really are. Right? Right?
jpx7 (04-02-2019)
The questions as they relate to signing Kimbrel are how long it makes sense to guarantee an aging RP and whether his acquisition is worth giving up a 2nd round pick. None of it has anything to do with how much we'll pay Acuna in the future.
In fact, this deal means we'll likely pay Acuna more than he would have made in 2020-2022, which are the years you'd be paying Kimbrel.
"Acuna is getting lucky, just like CJ did when he batted .321 and won a batting title. He is unlikely to get lucky at the MLB level over an extended period of time. He will settle in around .300-.320 just like everyone else, and when he does, he won't be within shouting distance of the 1.000 OPS he is posting in AAA...more like low .700s in 2018." -Enscheff 8/25/17
jpx7 (04-02-2019)
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