GDT 8/21/19: Getting it Right

NYCBrave said:
The thing is, Donaldson is going to be 34 next year. It seems like most teams have smartened up from giving a player that old a longer multi year deal while also giving up a pick. So offering him a QO might very well sap his value and force him to accept.

Conspiracy theory, but there is always a chance we gave him a gentleman's agreement that we wouldn't offer a QO in order to get him to sign with us.
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That would absolutely be the best case scenario.

My ideal off season would be JD accepts the QO, Grandal takes a 2 year deal, and a good RHH OFer is signed to platoon with Ender and Markakis.
 
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/...rtainty-about-corey-klubers-2020-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.
 
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.
 
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