jpx7 (08-22-2019)
Article on CBS Sports today about upcoming free agents and how their value is trending. Here is what they said about Donaldson. Thought it was reasonable. Price seems a bit low.
https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/m...0-club-option/
For all intents and purposes, the MVP version of Donaldson has returned, at least over these last two months or so, and he's doing it in the middle of the order for a World Series contender. I know the Braves have Austin Riley ready to step in at third base, but gosh, Donaldson is such a wonderful fit given their roster construction. An extension is worth pursuing.
A few weeks ago it seemed Donaldson was heading to another one-year contract this winter, this time with a much lower salary. This resurgence could push him to two guaranteed years, or at least increase his 2020 salary, especially if he keeps it up through October. Even with his 34th birthday coming in December, I think two years and $30 million to $36 million total is now possible.
jpx7 (08-22-2019)
Brantley got $32 over 2 years coming off worse injuries and a 3.5 win 2018.
I expect that to be the floor for JD unless he Kimbrel's himself with insane demands.
jpx7 (08-22-2019)