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Donaldson in 2019
- Thread starter Enscheff
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I agree with enscheff. If Camargo becomes a 2-3 WAR guy then we are going to pour money into LF and the rotation for 2019.
I agree they will pour money into LF, but I disagree with spending more resources on the rotation. I could see a stop gap like Dickey or McCarthy acquired almost every season though.
They will also likely spend $10M+ per year at C, either for Flowers or Grandal.
But it would be more about taking advantage of our payroll flexibility in the next 5 years. You offer him 40+ annually until he is 30 and lower it to 30M for another 5-7 years. THe idea is that it incentives him to use the option and get another contract at a higher AAV during that span. For the Braves they get prime Harper and effectively leverage their payroll flexibility. If he doesn't exercise the option they still have a top 5-10 hitter of all time throughout his 30's where he will still be elite.
So if this is true, then how does the opt-out benefit the Braves? As has been said, you're limiting the upside.