Robinson Cano seeking 10 year $305 million deal

[Sportsguy9695]

The gap between second baseman Robinson Cano and the New York Yankees on a new contract is enormous, with sources telling ESPN's Buster Olney that the soon-to-be free agent is seeking approximately $305 million over 10 years.

People familiar with Cano's thinking have a sense that he will take the biggest offer he receives this winter, regardless of whether it comes from the Yankees or another team.

The $305 million represents the total value of Alex Rodriguez's record-setting deal if he achieves all of the built-in incentives.

Source: ESPN New York

 

[Hambombs]

The gap between second baseman Robinson Cano and the New York Yankees on a new contract is enormous, with sources telling ESPN's Buster Olney that the soon-to-be free agent is seeking approximately $305 million over 10 years.

People familiar with Cano's thinking have a sense that he will take the biggest offer he receives this winter, regardless of whether it comes from the Yankees or another team.

The $305 million represents the total value of Alex Rodriguez's record-setting deal if he achieves all of the built-in incentives.

Source: ESPN New York

He is insane if he thinks that he is worth this much.

 

[Hambombs]

I mean he's a very good player. Maybe the best at 2B but he's not a once in a generation talent

 

[MilkSpiller22]

I dont think he expects that much... it is just his starting point... you would be dumb not to use a starting contract that is too high... I see him more to get 7 years for 200 million...

 

[steveringo]

I'd love to see Toronto step up and give him the cash he wants.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

This is an unreasonable number, and I don't know to believe it if was actually what his agency is asking for or if it's a leak by the yankees to make him look greedy in case they don't re-sign him...but nobody is going to offer ten years anymore after A-rod and Pujols.

He might get around 250 million over five to seven years.

 

[steveringo]

This is an unreasonable number, and I don't know to believe it if was actually what his agency is asking for or if it's a leak by the yankees to make him look greedy in case they don't re-sign him...but nobody is going to offer ten years anymore after A-rod and Pujols.

He might get around 250 million over five to seven years.

Let me get my calculator..

$250m / 5 = $50m per year

$250m / 6 = $41.7m per year

$250m / 7 = $35.7m per year

So, no. He will not get 'around' that. He will get no where near that.

Change the 250 to 150, and you'd be close, but even that is a bit much, IMO....

 

[MilkSpiller22]

I dont think it is the 30 million a year that is a reach... I can see him getting very close to that... its the 10 years that is crazy...

 

[navamind]

And I want a pony.

 

[navamind]

lol

 

[Brahmsian]

I dont think he expects that much... it is just his starting point... you would be dumb not to use a starting contract that is too high... I see him more to get 7 years for 200 million...

Nice to see someone else around here with at least some knowledge of negotiating strategy.

I'm hoping Cano becomes an EX-Yankee this year. He'd probably have to move to shortstop if he came to my Red Sox, Dustin Pedroia is that good, but I want him playing AGAINST NYC in the future, not for it.

 

[ImSmartherThanYou]

Well, if Buster Olney reported it, it MUST be true.

 

[ImSmartherThanYou]

This is an unreasonable number, and I don't know to believe it if was actually what his agency is asking for or if it's a leak by the yankees to make him look greedy in case they don't re-sign him...but nobody is going to offer ten years anymore after A-rod and Pujols.

He might get around 250 million over five to seven years.

It's neither. It's a fabrication. When are people going to learn to just ignore outlandish stories that begin with "ESPN's Buster Olney reports..."

 

[Villain]

He can "seek" whatever stupid, ungodly contract he wants. He's not getting that.

 

[Brahmsian]

Why is it so hard for people to understand negotiating strategy? :rollseyes:

First offers are NEVER realistic when players with any business at all
being in the majors are concerned. And that's not just in baseball!

 

[Villain]

Why is it so hard for people to understand negotiating strategy? :rollseyes:

First offers are NEVER realistic when players with any business at all
being in the majors are concerned. And that's not just in baseball!

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[Hambombs]

lol

Well he is right. I wouldn't bust 305 million on just cano

 

[da55bums]

The gap between second baseman Robinson Cano and the New York Yankees on a new contract is enormous, with sources telling ESPN's Buster Olney that the soon-to-be free agent is seeking approximately $305 million over 10 years.

People familiar with Cano's thinking have a sense that he will take the biggest offer he receives this winter, regardless of whether it comes from the Yankees or another team.

The $305 million represents the total value of Alex Rodriguez's record-setting deal if he achieves all of the built-in incentives.

Source: ESPN New York

He wants to get it before all the info from Biogensis is leaked...

 

[navamind]

Well he is right. I wouldn't bust 305 million on just cano

I wouldn't, but not because of his "lack of hustle."

 

[Brahmsian]

Thanks for the link.

Don't know when I'll get around to doing more than glancing at it, but it does look interesting.