So 7th to 13th in your example is considered competitive? This is a team that has no competition rivalry wise in Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and obviously WA. They market to all these places plus Vancouver BC. They have their own network. They should be Top 5 every non rebuild year (and I laugh at that term). No excuses other than what fans make for them.
Rodriguez was previously under team control through the 2028 season, when he would be in his final year of arbitration. Now, he won't hit free agency until 2037, when he will be 36 years old.6 hours ago
I do think you are underestimating the impact this could happen. Until the Mariners prove otherwise they are always going to have to overpay for free agents. Plus with Julio’s deal, Jerry can throw it in Stanton’s face that they can add an extra year or two. I see your argument about him having to stay here for 4 years but legit free agents aren’t going to sign for a year or two (pitchers don’t count). IMO Julio’s deal gives Jerry now the leverage to not be backed into a corner with saying he needs to massively outbid for free agents like the Cano deal.
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Meh… damn if you do… damn if you don’t.
Hell ya. Locking him up is great if he has another option to go elsewhere but he didn't until 2029. We won't pay hitters to come here, or can't, but will pay a hitter who is already signed? Ya ok. Great money management there. I don't say wait until 2028 to extend, but why not wait until after next season?
Ya I don't see this changing anything in regards to outside players. I mean good for Julio. The guy has the right attitude and he won't mail it in after the money like some might so good.
Maybe something doesn’t happen, but this is a positive for the franchise and can only attract other players or at least puts Jerry into the ability of not having to offer an extra 5 million a year or adding an extra 1 or 2 years.
Ehh... that type of opinion completely ignores that the players are humans and can get disgruntled with their employer easily if not treated well. Taking a wait and see approach with a generational talent is playing with fire if you're a generally unattractive baseball destination.
