I'm mainly going by what Sale just got which is $30/year for five years. Sale has a better resume. I just don't think Cole will get $30 unless he has another great season.
That's why they pay MLB FOs the big bucks: projection of value factoring in age and injury likelihood and all that other stuff. Here's a fun thought: Cole walks after this year, we sign Trevor Bauer.
Oh is was just talking **** anyway about Bauer, not sure I'd want to put up with all that he entails...clubhouse or contract-wise. I just don't like the guy.
I want him for the name, but do second the windup being annoying. If the pitch clock ever happened, I would so love to see him get a violation because of his windup.
One of the things I've noticed about Miley this ST: guy gets the ball and does not mess around. I love it. I'm hoping the pitch clock in the minors is getting the next generation accustomed to working quickly, not hurrying but not taking a walk after every pitch either.
Need to make a play on Cole and try to negotiate while we are the only team that can. If it doesn’t work out then we tip our hat and day bye. 5 year 125-145 should do it.
The New York Mets took care of one giant question mark Tuesday, agreeing to a five-year, $137.5 million contract extension with ace right-hander Jacob deGrom, league sources confirmed to ESPN.